Short Courses

Industry-leading short course training in journalism, PR and communications, content creation, and digital storytelling.

Welcome to PA Media Academy, a leading training centre for journalism, communications, and content professionals. We are the sister company to PA Media (formerly the Press Association), the national news agency for the UK and Ireland.

At PA, we teach what we know best: news and news-based communications, writing and editing, content creation and digital storytelling across multiple platforms. In an age of AI, these skills have never mattered more.

Our courses will equip you with the sector-relevant knowledge you need to succeed, whether you’re early in your career, already making strides in the media, or ready to take your next step.

PA’s interactive training will encourage you to develop by putting theory into practice – building on your own skills and knowledge while learning from highly-skilled practitioners at the cutting edge of the business.

We have trained generations of journalists, as well as PR and communications professionals and content makers from companies and organisations across the public, private and third sectors. Take a look at our testimonials to see why participants trust and return to PA Media Academy to update their skills – and those of their teams.

One of the many things that sets our programmes apart is our commitment to continuous professional development (CPD), as our courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service. This accreditation not only validates the quality and relevance of our content but also underlines our dedication to providing learners with recognised qualifications that can significantly boost their careers.

Our courses are available as bespoke training for teams, and we also run courses for individuals.

Why train with PA Media Academy?

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  • Newsroom connected with national and international reach
  • More than 50 years’ experience training journalists and PRs
  • All courses are expert-led by working media professionals
  • Trainers have a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives
  • Small class sizes allow for practical, interactive exercises
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Media Training - A media training session with Bridgid Nzekwu with client PA Media.

Our Trainers

Our expert trainers are practitioners with a wide range of experience who are ready to help you take your career to the next level.

As the best in the journalism, content and communication industries, they bring first-hand experience combined with excellent training skills. PA Media Academy’s trainers are well-connected and reflect the diversity of thought and practice in our industries, ranging from professionals with decades of experience to practitioners earlier in the careers, at the cutting edge of best practice.

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What our students say

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What a great session we had on Communicating with Impact. Bridgid shared practical techniques to enhance and develop our communications skills so we can present and speak publicly or to senior stakeholders with confidence and impact.  I speak for my whole team in highly recommending Bridgid Nzekwu if you are after effective and fun communication training.

Vodafone
, Group Legal Director, Corporate Commercial & Compliance

PA Media Training were efficient, well organised and genuinely lovely people to deal with and, importantly for us, able to provide flexibility around our needs to create the bespoke training we required. I wouldn’t hesitate to use them for further training or to recommend them to other organisations.

Mayor of London’s Press Office
, Head of Media

The team is flexible, slick, well-resourced and overall simply first class. Their expertise and knowledge have been invaluable. I was delighted with our choice, so I’d have no hesitation in recommending them

Prostate Cancer UK
, Head of External Relations

The small class sizes nurture a comfortable environment where everyone supports and learns from each other. The staff helped me hone in on my writing skills and develop the confidence to feel comfortable on camera.

Camilla Foster
, Reporter
, Newsquest

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Do you wish to train on one of our specialist courses? Start by filling in the application form – we’ll ask you for some important information such as your education and employment history.

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