CPD Courses

Continue your professional training with the NCTJ’s Journalism Skills Academy. Choose from a range of courses covering different topics in different formats including virtual training and e-learning.
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Introduction to SLAPPS (strategic lawsuits against public participation)

Lunch and learn: Discover how SLAPPs are stifling free speech and learn how to deal with them when they arise

Court reporting restrictions

E-learning - This course is intended to help reporters covering courts to challenge reporting restrictions which are unnecessary, or wrong in law.

IPSO

E-learning - This course is for anyone who wants to understand the principles and practice of press regulation in the UK and to develop their knowledge of the Independent Press Standards Organisation and the work that it does.

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Tutor workshop – Media law

This is a workshop for tutors delivering the essential media law and regulation and court reporting modules in the Diploma in Journalism.

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Essential media law diploma exam refresher

Exam refresher sessions are ideal for distance learners and those who would benefit from additional support ahead of exams, giving them valuable time with experienced NCTJ tutors.

The essentials of media law

E-learning - this course is designed for anyone who wants a broad introduction to media law, and professional journalists.

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Media law

Masterclass - from good editorial practice and public interest, to defamation and data protection, this masterclass is ideal for anyone looking to brush up on their media law knowledge.