Business Communications Courses

Strong communication skills have never been more essential for business success. Our business communications courses are led by expert trainers who can help you speak and write your way to better business outcomes.

You might wonder what a journalism, media and content training organisation can teach you about performing in meetings with your boss, presenting to new clients, or reaching the next rung of your career. But communication skills are at the heart of business success – and we understand communications training like nobody else.

PA Media Academy is the sister company to PA Media (formerly the Press Association), the national news agency for the UK and Ireland. Our business and communication course trainers are journalists and communications professionals who have built their careers on communicating effectively and in sometimes difficult circumstances.

We pour all of that journalism and communications know-how into our business communications courses, so that you leave feeling more confident in your ability to communicate in meetings or through the written word. Our courses are recommended by leading institutions who have witnessed how it can unlock the potential of their workforce and transform careers.

We’re always happy to hear from organisations who like the sound of what we do but can’t quite see a course that fits their needs. We welcome bespoke enquiries and are happy working with delegates at all levels – from new starters who need to build their confidence on the phone, to boardroom stars who are looking to finesse their performance.

All our business and communications courses are available to book as bespoke training for your team, and some are scheduled as courses available to all that you can book as an individual. Find our current calendar here.

And if you’d prefer to see all of our courses in one place, just click here.

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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What our students say

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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 methods and techniques you learn (and apply) on a daily basis through teaching, coursework and eventually exams crop up again and again in both job applications and jobs themselves – the course content is directly relevant to the realities of the industry. 

James Saunders
, Digital News Reporter
, GB News

Not only did I develop the necessary toolkit to become a journalist, but I also did so in an environment that fosters a real sense of community and personal career support.

Erin Waks
, Trainee Sub-Editor
, Daily Mail

The staff truly go above and beyond, providing detailed feedback, a wealth of knowledge and many career opportunities. I’d recommend the course to any budding journalist. You’ll have fun, too!  

Erin Waks
, Trainee Sub-Editor
, Daily Mail

It’s a great place to make connections – networking with teachers, guest speakers and fellow students can be key to gaining advice or even job opportunities during and after the course. 

James Saunders
, Digital News Reporter
, GB News 

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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