Get into Journalism

Course Title: Pitman Training Get Into Journalism Certificate (PTGTJRCT)

Awarding Body: Pitman Training
Pitman Training is the largest independent training network in Ireland offering local solutions to
businesses and individuals alike. With Pitman Training you have the best choice of training options:
· Career Solutions with its renowned National Diploma Programme
· Fully flexible IT and Office Skills training – attend when you like
· Classroom training courses tailored for all levels
· Seminar courses to develop personal skills
· Online training and Home Study options
· IT Technical learning tracks with full mentoring support

Intended Audience: Those who are considering a career in Journalism.

Entry Requirements
Experience of using Windows, Word and the Internet.
Open Entry

Exemptions: Exemptions are granted by modules based on previous Pitman Training Certification.

Course Details
Lesson One – Including: Publishing through the centuries, the advances of media technology, skills and qualities required of a journalist and principles of effective news writing.

Lesson Two – Including: Duties of a sub-editor, understanding of ‘house style’, the importance of copy-editing, the importance of proofreading and understanding publishing law.

Lesson Three – Including: Different types of features, the importance of the brief, conducting an interview and writing up an interview.

Lesson Four – Including: Understanding basic typography, the principles of page layout, using photographs on a page, understanding the role of advertising and writing headlines.

Registration: All Year

Duration: 8-10 Hours flexi study

Cost: Contact us for more details

Further Study: Pitman Training Business Skills Diploma Range plus Shorthand Courses

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