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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The qualities required for media training

A trainer must not shout at participants or get into loud arguments. They must not make those attending their courses feel small or humiliate them.

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International media training

Those invited to help the media overseas need to ensure that the training they offer is continually refreshed in order to stay relevant and useful.

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

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What it takes to be a media trainer

Media trainers must have recent, valid experience of all they teach. They will not earn the respect of course participants if they can't relate to the issues they face.

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Tool: Training of Trainers (ToT)

Training of Trainers (ToT) courses are designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to train others.

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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.

Wanted, your media know-how

Have you got any journalism expertise that you are willing to share with others? If so, please get in touch.

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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.