NCTJ Diploma news
From classroom to newsroom: Five ways the NCTJ diploma prepares you for success
Starting a career in journalism can be both exciting and overwhelming. With a fast-paced industry that constantly evolves, you need the right foundation to make…
A memorable all-nighter: PA Media Academy trainees cover general election
Thursday 4 July was not only a momentous evening in British politics, but also a highly memorable career moment for PA Media Academy apprentices and…
NCTJ Fast Track Course: A student’s top tips on thriving in your first six weeks
NCTJ Fast Track Diploma student Elise D. Solberg is now a couple of months into the course. Here, she shares her advice for getting through…
NCTJ Awards success for our trainee and apprentice journalists
Huge congrats to our three winners and six finalists who were recognised at the NCTJ Awards. Hosted by the Royal College of Physicians, our academy…
Could the Journalism Diversity Fund get your career off to a great start?
The Journalism Diversity Fund awards bursaries to people from diverse backgrounds who need help funding their NCTJ journalism training. It is completely independent from PA…
Shorthand: how can you reach 100 words a minute?
Day one of your NCTJ Diploma and it’s your first lesson in that cornerstone of a journalist’s skills – shorthand. But how do you break…
