OnLine Training
The CPU Media Trust is now offering a selection of online training courses which are accessible to all. The courses in Basic Journalism & Ethics, Business Journalism and Newsroom Management are designed to be conducted and completed online. Each course is comprised of 8 units.
Delegate Criteria
Basic Journalis & Ethics is aimed at beginners or journalists who have not previously received formal training. Business Journalism and Newsroom Management are designed specifically for senior journalists and experienced journalists who wish to lay the foundations for specialisation or a move into management.
Cost
The cost per delegate is GBP £110, payable in advance, with a minimum sign up of 25 delegates per course.
Course Tutor
Gareth Weekes was a reporter and sub-editor who went on to edit several weekly and daily newspapers in the UK and now runs the communications consultancy Deep South Media. He has trained hundreds of journalists, in the UK mostly through the Trinity Mirror group, and around the Commonwealth through his online and face-to-face courses for the CPU.
Comments From Former Participants
Prathima Nandakuma, of the Deccan Herald, India, wrote of Basic Journalism & Ethics: “With every feedback, I realised how much more I had to learn. Sounds clichéd, but it was indeed a 'Learning experience', especially reading through all the answers given by my friends. As for you, you made a GREAT teacher.”
Ken Chee Hing, of Newsday, Trinidad, wrote of Newsroom Management: “What an incredible learning experience this online class has been for me. Thank you very much for your tutoring, frank assessment of my answers to the assignments, words of encouragement and also for the opportunity to expand my journalistic/managerial expertise.”
Nikints Tip Tip, of the Post-Courier, Papua New Guinea, wrote of Business Journalism: “I have personally learnt a lot and also put into practice some of the lessons learnt.”
