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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 regular courses for individuals. You can see our upcoming courses and book direct here. For everything else, please do get in touch.