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The latest news, trainee updates and NCTJ Diploma stories from Press Association Academy.
Stay up to date with the latest news from Press Association Academy — trainee and apprentice updates, NCTJ Diploma stories, and advice and guidance from our trainers.
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Is an NCTJ Diploma right for you? What you need to know before applying
Studying for an NCTJ Level 5 journalism diploma could be the next exciting step in your career, but it's normal to question whether the course is right for you.
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Q&A with Liz Isemann: Meet our Media Training Manager
Preparing spokespeople for print, radio and television interviews is one of the bespoke services Press Association Academy provides – and we've been delivering this specialist training for over 20 years.
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Student Showcase: PR and Communications end point assessments
It has been a record year for our PR and Communications apprentices with a 100% pass rate in their end point assessments – with 89% achieving Distinction grades.
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Writing compelling copy: First impressions are everything in journalism and PR
I once wrote the word 'vasectomy' in the intro of a Premier League football match report for a national newspaper. I'll never forget the sports editor ringing me in the press box after I had filed my copy and holding up the receiver so I could hear the production team giving me a round of applause in the background.
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A memorable all-nighter: Press Association 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 Press Association Academy apprentices and trainee journalists covering the general election.
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Introducing Bridgid Nzekwu – Press Association Academy's new Managing Director
Bridgid Nzekwu is the new Managing Director of Press Association Academy and joins with extensive experience, having previously served as Head of Media Training and then Director of Media Training for 10 years, leading a team of specialist journalist media trainers.
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Insights from PR Week's Crisis Communications Summit by Neil Silver
Last week, I attended the PR Week's Crisis Communications Summit, and the experience was hugely valuable.
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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.
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Welcome to Press Association Academy
Today PA Training relaunches as Press Association Academy – with a new digital home, branding and training courses. We hope you enjoy exploring our new site and products.
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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 the code, boost your speed and reach the elusive shorthand 100 words per minute?