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Training pathways into journalism jobs

The National Council for the Training of Journalists has published information about the pre-entry training received by those qualifying as seniors in the March National Certificate Examination.

My apprenticeship story – Josie Hannett, KM Group

"I started as an editorial apprentice at the KM Group in September 2014. I went straight from sixth into the newsroom at 18 years old, where I gained experience firstly in print at my local KM paper, then online, radio and my final stint was TV."

My apprenticeship story – Zinny Boswell, Sky Sports News

"I have spent the last two years as an apprentice journalist at Sky Sports News and upon completion of the course I was handed a full-time job at the company. I am now a multi-platform producer, which entails producing video and written content for digital platforms, as well as creating news bulletins for various clients around the world, including Sky News."

Fact checking and verification

E-learning - Please note: price excludes VAT   Please note: your order will be processed within 72 working hours.   This is an e-learning course, delivered via the NCTJ's Journalism Skills Academy.   Are you ready to fight bad information? This course in fact checking and verification from Full Fact and the NCTJ will give you the skills and knowledge you need to become a fledgling fact checker, or to top-up your skills if you're already one!   You can start the course at any time and work to your own pace.

The essentials of media law

 E-learning - Please note: price excludes VAT   Please note: your order will be processed within 72 working hours.   This e-learning course is delivered via the NCTJ's Journalism Skills Academy.   A course for anyone who wants a broad introduction to media law, or professional journalists keen to refresh their skills and ensure they are up-to-date with current legislation.   You can start at any time and work at your own pace.  

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