Short Courses

introduction to journalism
A journalist aims to uncover the truth, collect information and glean opinions. This course looks at these skills in detail comparing reports in various national and local newspapers and magazines and discusses the differences, uncovering some home truths along the way. It is an excellent preparation for a more demanding journalism course such as the NCTJ preliminary newspaper and magazine courses. Read more

investigative journalism
Either as a journalist or researcher, investigative journalists uncover facts and figures about people and organisations. The sources they use, such as electoral registers, death and birth and marriage records, court judgment archives and company account records are available to everyone, but how and where to access these records is their skill. More Information on Investigative Journalism. Read more

media law
Working journalists as well as those wishing to brush up their knowledge of the law who may be working as journalists on a freelance basis where access to an in-house legal team is limited. Those talking law exams for NCTJ Preliminary and NCE courses would also benefit from this course. More Information on Media Law journalism. Read more

travel writing
This course is about how to turn a piece of creative travel writing into a sharp journalistic article which will be snapped up by voracious travel editors. The course suits both beginners as well as those who have already written travel articles. More Information on Travel Writing. Read more

sports reporting
The focus will be learning how to compile top copy for any sporting session. You will learn how to build contacts in the sporting world, what facts must be contained in a story and how to handle hot-headed celebrities and managers. More Information on Sports Reporting. Read more

tailor made courses
 As well as courses listed above, noSWeat journalism training is keen to provide additional courses to meet individual needs. Let us know what you want. More Information on requsted courses. Read more

on-line journalism
 When the history of the 21st century is written the ubiquitous presence of web journalism will be one of its major features. Read more

corporate courses
 Our corporate courses are individually designed for our industry clients including newspapers, magazines, websites and broadcasters. Read more

 philosophy of journalism
 What is the role of journalism in society? How does it differ in various parts of the globe and within those various sectors? Read more

feature writing
An interesting idea is explored, researched and finally written up into an engaging piece which holds the interest of the reader. Read more

designing for the web

This foundation course is for journalists and non-journalists alike who want to migrate their skills to the cutting edge of publishing, where the limits of print production do not apply. Also covered is how to set up, install and maintain a web site. More Info on Web Designing. Read more