Training of Trainers

Our training of trainers (ToT) section provides essential guidance for journalism educators and training professionals. Develop effective teaching methods, curriculum design skills, assessment techniques, and adult learning approaches that create engaging, impactful training experiences for journalists at all career stages. All material is free to download, adapt and use. Scroll down our site map for all the content in this and other sections.

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Tool: Learning management systems

Learning Management Systems (LMS) are increasingly becoming the digital backbone of all media training, in particular Training of Trainers (ToT) courses.

Slide by David Brewer released via Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0.

Basic rules for delivering training

One of the first steps in delivering training is to articulate the ground rules. Participants need to know what to expect and what is expected of them

Training in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Image by David Brewer shared via Creative Commons

Media training requirements

For international media training to be successful, tried, tested and proven case studies from a similar region are needed.

The MHM public service journalism curriculum

The following curriculum is designed for journalists who want to improve their skills, and for journalism trainers to adapt and use.

Journalism training in Hanoi, Vietnam. Image by David Brewer shared via Creative Commons

Training needs assessment

Thorough research is the essential if you are to deliver high-impact media training. Never accept a brief from media managers without question - they could be wrong and often are.

How media assistance could improve

Trainers have as much to learn as they have to give. That’s the message to those offering media assistance in transition and post-conflict countries from some of those on the receiving end.

Training in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Image shared via Creative Commons

Designing a media training plan

A well-designed media training plan could make the difference between the success and the failure of a media business.

Tool: Optimism index for media trainers

The 'Optimism Index' is a tool designed for trainers of group journalism sessions to gauge and ultimately improve the participants' hope for the future.