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Master the art of writing and gain real world skills from professional journalists and copywriters. Learn through hands-on, practical exercises designed to elevate your career.

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Blogging

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

If you want to start a successful blog, this is the course for you. Build and create a compelling blog that really connects with your audience.

This introduction to Blogging course will provide you with the skills and strategies for creating an engaging and successful blog.

Learn how to craft compelling articles, optimise for search engines, engage with your audience, and effectively promote your blog for maximum visibility and impact.

  •  Essential ingredients of a blog
  •  Attracting and engaging new readers
  •  Defining goals and target audience
  •  SEO techniques for effective blogging
  •  Crafting engaging, evergreen blog content

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    "The day went very smoothly and I found it very informative, Piers was a great teacher!"

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    "The trainer's teaching was at a very good pace. Gave relevant examples and was clear when answering questions. Left time for discussion which was very helpful."

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    "Very good at explaining everything and helping link things back to our company"

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    "This was a really helpful course and was nice that it was 1 on 1 as we got some relevant and helpful information to our business."

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    "Nathan was a great teacher, I learnt so much, such a great session. 10/10 would recommend."

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Writing Internal Publications

From £329 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Good internal communication is a key part of any successful business strategy. Learn to write articles and newsletters that will keep your colleagues engaged.

Good internal communication is a key part of any successful business strategy.

Learn to write articles and newsletters that will keep your colleagues engaged.

  •  Importance of engaging company news
  •  Selecting appropriate style and tone
  •  Making internal news interesting
  •  Designing newsletters with a compelling layout
  •  Encouraging reader feedback

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    "The day had a fantastic flow and was extremely organised. Nathan had such extensive knowledge in internal communications and never made us feel like a question was too silly to ask! His approach was very engaging and I couldn't fault him or the course."

    Kennedys

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    "There were only 2 of us on this course which meant we got really in depth, personal training. This was great and super relevant to my actual job. Nathan was really nice and helpful too."

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    "Everything was brilliant. Rosie was skilled and approachable and made everything relevant to our role."

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    "The location was great, a well structured day with a brilliant trainer."

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    "Providing tips and tricks. Breaking the course down into easy to understand sub headings/topics. Adding small exercises to allow instant feedback and discussion. Very good at listening and understanding my current role and how this course can help me."

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Report Writing

From £329 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Learn to write clear, concise reports that convey your message effectively. Discover techniques that will improve the clarity and structure of your reports.

Learn report writing skills to effectively communicate complex information and ideas to a wide range of audiences.

This course will help you develop techniques to organise and structure your reports so that they are easy to understand and get your message across.

  •  Plan effectively for your audience
  •  Structure your writing for clarity
  •  Write concisely for maximum impact
  •  Create clear and effective messages
  •  Edit and proofread for mistake-free work

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    "Our teacher Rosie was absolutely amazing. I feel so inspired by this course and feel ready to build on my writing skills."

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    "Everything! The space feels welcoming and friendly and the views are unbeatable! Eveything is well laid out and there is everything that you need. The staff are all super-friendly and helpful"

    UK Parliament

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    "Amazing- very well structure course, insightful and has left me with top nuggets! The trainer was outstanding and expertise was 10/10."

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    "A very informative and engaging day full of useful tips for reporting. Would definitely recommend to colleagues who seek to improve reporting skills."

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    "I am happy that you catered for my dietary requirements and it wasn't just a salad. Thank you!!"

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Creative Writing For Business

From £329 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Ideal for anyone who wants to bring greater creativity to their business writing. Learn effective writing techniques that make your words jump off the page.

Give your business writing skills a major boost with our Creative Writing for Business course.

Learn to craft compelling narratives, persuasive proposals, and engaging content that captivates your audience.

Boost your communication effectiveness and stand out in the competitive business landscape.

  •  Using personality and tone of voice
  •  Generate creative ideas
  •  Writing for your audience
  •  Grabbing your audience's attention
  •  Write engaging headlines and intros

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    "Excellent course - Piers is hugely experienced, clearly expert and imparts that learning in a measured, nuanced and engaging way. He was also greatly responsive to questions and the discourse around the learning was deeply interesting, and engaging. Could not recommend the course more. Many thanks again, Piers."

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    "Knowledgeable about what he spoke about: mainly website and social media content, largely consumer facing. Exercises were good. Good energy in the room too."

    Brunswick Group

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    "Useful examples and great resources."

    UCL

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    "Piers was extremely knowledgeable and open to lots of questions which was really helpful. Due to a 1 on 1 training he was able to tailor the advice to suit my needs which is always great. Would definitely recommend the course."

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    "Joshua was personable, professional and knowledgeable. The short course was just what I'd hoped it would be and has given me some excellent top line rules and tools to write better."

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How to Write Effectively

From £329 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Write persuasive, compelling copy that will engage your audience. Learn valuable techniques to dramatically improve your writing skills.

Enhance your writing skills to effectively convey ideas, thoughts, and information with clarity and precision.

This course will give you the skills to write clearly and concisely making a positive impression on your colleagues and clients.

  •  Having a clear brief
  •  Focusing on your audience
  •  Structuring your copy effectively
  •  Writing clearly and concisely
  •  Using active sentences

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    "Small groups with excellent practical examples. Full of informative practical tips to take away."

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    "I believe the overall lesson plan was well structure and thought through. Something I'd take on moving forward which I love."

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    "Giving tailored advice to my needs as a professional"

    British Heart Foundation

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    "I really enjoyed my course today. Nathan was very personable and informative. The content was interesting and useful. I would recommend Media Training."

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    "Nathan was very patient, experienced and I have learnt a lot of new things I didn't know prior about writing effectively. Nathan was good at bring me along with what he was teaching."

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Writing Press Releases

From £329 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Write compelling press releases that capture journalists' attention and get media coverage. Craft press releases that build credibility and raise your company's profile.

Learn how to write press releases that effectively convey your message to the media and your target audience.

This course will give you the skills to craft targeted press releases that enhance your brand's visibility and reputation.

  •  How to structure a press release
  •  Crafting newsworthy and engaging headlines
  •  Targeting the right publications
  •  Building valuable press contacts and relationships
  •  Essential tips for successful media coverage

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    "Rosie's training was of a very high standard and was at the perfect level for me. She tailored it to suit me as we went. The staff and facilities were great too. I was really impressed."

    Royal Mail

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    "I love the explanation of Rosie.The practicality was top notch"

    Gravesham Borough Council

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    "There was a fantastic level of knowledge, friendliness, approvability and patience from all involved today."

    Gravesham Borough Council

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    "Knowledgeable and very helpful"

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    "Focused training courses that are informative and practical."

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Minute Taking

From £349 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Ensure that the minutes you take are clear, accurate and professional. Learn to work with the chair, prepare the agenda and confidently record the meeting.

Learn minute-taking techniques to capture important information quickly and accurately, ensuring that meetings are productive and goals are achieved.

This course will help you develop active listening skills to capture key points, summarise discussions, and record decisions effectively.

  •  Defining clear and accurate minutes
  •  Skills required for effective minute-taking
  •  Preparing for successful meetings
  •  Actively listen, analyse, and record
  •  Structure, edit, and distribute actionable minutes

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    "Welcoming environment and centre for learning."

    IISS

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    "Delivering the session in a simple concise way"

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    "Tina was fantastic, She certainly gave me a lot of confidence and knowledge to move forward on minute taking. Big thank you. Made the course fun and enjoyable. Facilities, location and what's provided on the food and drink was excellent. Thank you for having me."

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    "This was very helpful and practical tips were concise and valuable."

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    "Making it simple and easy to understand."

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Copywriting

From £399 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Master the art of creating engaging copy for various marketing platforms. Learn tips and tricks to come up with fresh ideas that will get your writing noticed.

Learn to craft compelling and engaging copy that your audience will love.

Develop skills in finding great ideas, storytelling, tone of voice, and effective messaging for a variety of platforms.

This course will elevate your copywriting skills so that your words have a lasting impact.

  •  The art of persuasive writing
  •  Enhance writing speed and quality
  •  Generating compelling ideas
  •  Develop a multi-channel strategy
  •  Proofreading and editing techniques

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    "Great food, great customer service, great facilities, great trainer - thorough, fun, rosie was great"

    The Team

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    "Outstanding presentation and trainer"

    ORTEC

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    "Nathan was really great at explaining all of the topics in a way that was easy to understand. He had great resources and examples to share also. Really excellent course"

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    "Approachable take to dealing with tackling copywriting, a great refresher on sentence structuring and how to make amazing copy"

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    "Thoroughly explaining each stage and each stage made sense. Guidance. Easily understandable. Enjoyable experience. It was accessible. Helpful communication. Provided encouragement. Full rounded course. I've gained greatly and my confidence has increased with better understanding of the writing process."

    TPT Retirement Solutions

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Feature Writing Intro

  Two day    Classroom    Private Options

Learn the essential writing and research skills to become a professional feature writer. Understand the preparation and workflow required to keep your editor happy.

Learn the art of feature writing in this introductory level course.

Discover how to craft compelling narratives and create in-depth stories that inform and entertain.

Develop your storytelling skills, master interview techniques, and explore different writing structures to create feature articles that really engage your audience.

  •  Constructing feature articles effectively
  •  Generating engaging feature subjects
  •  Grammar, style, and sentence construction
  •  How to structure a captivating feature
  •  Interview techniques for compelling quotes

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    "Really interesting, inspiring and helpful with feedback."

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    "Great teacher and great venue"

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    "Friendly, nice environment."

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    "Our trainer was extremely good and very welcoming. It was nice to spend the two days with him."

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    "Was a great experience, really can't fault it. I think it was the best course i've been on. Good timings for breaks etc and fab, knowledgeable trainer."

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Good Grammar and Punctuation

From £329 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

This course is ideal for anyone looking to gain confidence and improve their writing. Master the correct use of English grammar and accurate punctuation.

Good grammar is essential for effective communication.

This course will provide an excellent understanding of how English grammar works.

This will enhance your written communication skills, build your credibility, and help you convey your thoughts with clarity and precision.

  •  Mastering sentence construction
  •  Understanding punctuation rules
  •  Crafting sentences and paragraphs
  •  Using different tenses
  •  Nailing apostrophes and plurals

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    "Course was very helpful and having the materials to take away was great"

    London Ambulance Service

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    "Our instructor demonstrated a deep understanding of the material and effectively communicated that knowledge in an engaging and easy-to-understand manner. This approach made learning more enjoyable and accessible for us."

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    "Explaining in great detail"

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    "Very good at explaining in detail. also if you need help going back over things."

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    "I found the exercises useful, especially starting off the course with one."

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Journalism Intro

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

If you want to fast-track a career in journalism, this is the perfect place to start. Learn research, writing, interviewing and sub-editing skills from industry experts.

On this course you will learn the essential skills required by every journalist - research, interviewing, fact-checking, and verifying information.

You will also develop effective storytelling techniques and boost your writing skills so that you both engage and inform your readers.

  •  The changing face of journalism
  •  Effective research techniques
  •  News reporting essentials
  •  Crafting engaging feature articles
  •  Ethical considerations and media law

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    "Detailed and in-depth knowledge without it being overwhelming. Great balance of exercises to insights"

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    "Thanks Piers for an extremely informative two days and for being so approachable!"

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    "The variety of tasks was really helpful for the work I am going to be doing. I found the feedback really useful and practical. I think I have a better overview of how to write effective news and features, and really enjoyed the interview and headline tasks. Nathan was great at answering all the questions I had!"

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    "Tailored course to attendees, flexible with times and activities"

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    "Nathan is a great trainer!"

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Interview Skills for Journalism

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Learn how to conduct interesting, informative and revealing interviews. This course is perfect for journalists, writers, marketers and researchers.

Master the techniques that will result in an interesting and revealing interview.

Learn how to prepare for an interview and how to adapt your interview style for different situations and subjects.

Learn the skills to conduct interviews in various formats, such as in-person, over the phone or online.

  •  How to prepare for an interview
  •  Building rapport and structuring questions
  •  Effective interview techniques
  •  How to get great quotes
  •  Ensuring accuracy and ethical standards

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    "Small groups worked well - it was a very collaborative group and we learned from each other"

    TMW Business

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    "Easy to book - easy joining info- great trainers."

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    "Piers was a wonderful teacher and I thoroughly enjoyed this course! The format was perfect, with a lot of takeaways and real life applications of the knowledge. Thank you Piers."

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    "I was made to feel really comfortable and welcome, the joining instructions were really clear and put me at ease."

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    "Everything was great, great course, felt like I've gained a lot of useful knowledge and confidence!"

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Sports Writing Intro

From £349 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Find your niche in sports writing. Learn how to produce compelling stories with expert guidance from a sports journalist.

Are you craving a career change?

Unlock new writing skills with our hands-on course.

Learn how to turn a sports event into high-quality copy, and take your professional career to a new level.

  •  What makes sports writing different
  •  Creating engaging copy from interviews
  •  Reshape your thinking
  •  Master short and long form copy
  •  Diversify your portfolio
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Proofreading Intro

From £329 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Develop the proofreading skills needed to identify mistakes in your writing. Learn how to spot and correct common spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.

Learn the skills to spot errors and inconsistencies in your writing, ensuring a high level of accuracy and professionalism in your work.

This course will give you an excellent eye for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure, so that you write confidently and without mistakes.

  •  The importance of accuracy
  •  Understanding proofreading marks
  •  Common mistakes to avoid
  •  Mastering punctuation rules
  •  Keeping a proofreading checklist

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    "Great trainer, really informative and easy to follow, good examples and very friendly - 10/10!"

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    "Engaging teacher. Clear, concise learning materials. Enough breaks."

    Microbiology Society

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    "Providing examples that related to the techniques covered and then feedback on my work."

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    "Explaining in detail, content, really good presentations and videos"

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    "Fun and informative course. Piers was a great teacher."

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Sub-Editing Intro

From £449 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Master the skills you need to become an outstanding sub-editor. Develop an eye for detail and the ability to work quickly under pressure.

Learn the essential principles and techniques of sub editing, including how to ensure accuracy, clarity and consistency.

Cultivate a keen eye for detail, detecting errors and improving readability in written work.

  •  The sub-editing process
  •  Checking accuracy, readability, and style
  •  Mastering structure
  •  Spotting common issues and mistakes
  •  Crafting engaging headlines

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    "Nathan was really good at guiding me through the editing process. He explained frameworks that one can use to edit a text. They are a very useful guide to understand key messages, structure and quality of the text. Very practical course!"

    Government Office For Technology Transfer

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    "The trainer was excellent and very knowledgeable."

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    "Useful and easy-to-understand slides (I particularly appreciated that I was sent them afterwards), interactive format and a friendly, highly knowledgeable tutor."

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    "Providing a relaxed, friendly environment. Perfect for learning."

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    "Flexibility of time, small numbers in the class - great food options on day 2!"

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Writing for the Web Intro

From £329 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Write concise, easy-to-read, engaging copy for your online readers. Learn to edit and structure your content in ways that will captivate your audience.

Learn how to write content that is clear, concise, and optimised for online readers.

Master writing techniques and visual signposting that will engage your online audience and keep them reading.

  •  Adapting for online readers
  •  How to use visual signposting
  •  Using structure for easy navigation.
  •  Writing search-engine friendly copy
  •  Optimising copy to engage readers

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    "A very welcoming and informed training session. I came away feeling more confident with my skills and looking forward to applying the tools to my work. The day was well spaced with breaks and many chances to ask questions. The location and quality of centre were both excellent. There was also great communication with me during booking and leading up to the session."

    [email protected]

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    "Rosie was great! Her knowledge was very helpful and she was able to make the course relevant to my needs."

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    "Practical exercises"

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    "Rosie was a great trainer - I think this is the best course I've done so far! She lets us put our knowledge to the test with exercises, team exercises and examples. Thanks so much Rosie - I can't wait to put my new skills to the test :)"

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    "Overall lovely session"

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Writing for the Web Adv

From £329 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Learn advanced techniques for writing targeted, well-crafted online copy. Develop an online voice that will attract and engage readers.

Learn more advanced techniques for writing compelling and engaging content that resonates with your online audience.

Gain insights into understanding your audience and adapting your content to meet their needs.

  •  Understanding your audience
  •  Crafting a digital engagement strategy
  •  Adapting content for mobile users
  •  Using social media
  •  Evergreening and repurposing existing copy

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    "Piers was great!"

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    "Allowing us to work through examples and discuss, rather than just beng talked at."

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    "Nathan was really friendly and approachable, and as we were a small group, tailored the session to fit in with what was relevant. This was massively appreciated. Enjoyed the course and the contents."

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    "The trainer was truly excellent: resourceful, supportive, engaging."

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    "Training was useful, food lovely and everyone was very friendly. I learned a lot of new aspects of my subject, which I was allowed to apply to my job. Thanks"

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Writing courses offer the advantages of enhancing written communication skills, storytelling abilities, grammar and language proficiency, and creativity, enabling individuals to excel in professional writing, content creation, journalism, and other writing-focused careers.

Writing courses can improve your career prospects by honing your written communication skills, enabling you to craft engaging content, articles, and marketing copy, which are valuable skills in fields like journalism, content creation, and digital marketing.

Begin by honing your skills through practice and reading. Build a diverse portfolio that showcases your range and abilities. Freelance writing or internships can provide valuable experience. Consider training courses in key areas like Copywriting, Feature Writing and Journalism.

We recommend taking the Copywriting Introduction, Copywriting for SEO, or Writing for the Web courses. These classes will equip you with the skills needed to craft compelling and engaging content for advertisements, websites, and marketing campaigns.

We recommend Report Writing, Good Grammar and Punctuation, and Creative Writing for Business. These courses focus will help you communicate effectively and professionally when writing business reports, emails, or documents.