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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN APPLIED MANAGEMENT (PUBLISHING AND JOURNALISM) VBS001

Duration (approx) 900 hours
Qualification
Advanced Certificate

Why Study Publishing and Journalism?

This course in publishing and journalism provides you with a mix of creative and analytical writing skills that are essential when working in the rapidly changing world of media.  By studying publishing and journalism, you are developing skills in

  • Creating content - writing, editing, content creation 
  • Publishing content – both online and in printed formats
  • Marketing
  • Design

Who Is This Course Suitable For?

This course is suitable for –

  • Students wanting to start working in the publishing and journalism industry.
  • Experienced writers who want to further advance their career by studying journalism and publishing.
  • People who want to study for professional development/CPD.

What Will You Learn in This Course?

  • Nurture and develop your professional writing skills.
  • Learn about the journalism and publishing industry.
  • Develop specialised skills in the writing and publishing industry.
  • A marketable qualification demonstrating to potential employers just how committed you are to your craft.

 

Modules

Core ModulesThese modules provide foundation knowledge for the ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN APPLIED MANAGEMENT (PUBLISHING AND JOURNALISM) VBS001
 BUSINESS OPERATIONS VBS006
 EDITING I - BWR106
 FREELANCE WRITING BWR102
 INDUSTRY PROJECT BIP000
 MANAGEMENT VBS105
 MARKETING FOUNDATIONS VBS109
 OFFICE PRACTICES VBS102
 PUBLISHING I - BWR107 (SELF PUBLISHING CHILDREN'S BOOKS)
 WORKSHOP I BGN103

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What Next?

Study this course to -

  • Keep ahead of your competition - your professional writing skills are nurtured and developed throughout the course.
  • Learn about the whole industry - by studying with us you are laying a foundation to develop more specialised skills if you so choose.

Writers are both employed (e.g. by publishers or advertising companies), and work freelance - this course will help you how to approach different roles.

Learn how to market your own business or freelance services.

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Meet some of our academics

Dr. Gareth PearceGraduated from the University of Nottingham in 1982 with a B.Sc.(Hons) in Animal Science. Between 82 and 85 worked as Research Assistant and Demonstator in Animal Science at the University of Leeds. Over more than 30 years he has furthered his studies, obtaining eight significant university qualifications including degrees in Veterinary Science, Wildlife Conservation and Animal Behaviour. Gareth has significant teaching experience around the world as a faculty member at eight different universities including Associate Professor at Murdoch University and Director of Studies in Veterinary Science at Cambridge University. He has over 100 prestigious research papers published, and enjoys an outstanding international reputation in the fields of animal and veterinary science.
Jade SciasciaBiologist, Business Coordinator, Government Environmental Dept, Secondary School teacher (Biology); Recruitment Consultant, Senior Supervisor in Youth Welfare, Horse Riding Instructor (part-completed) and Boarding Kennel Manager. Jade has a B.Sc.Biol, Dip.Professional Education, Cert IV TESOL, Cert Food Hygiene.
Maggi BrownMaggi is regarded as an expert in organic growing throughout the UK, having worked for two decades as Education Officer at the world renowned Henry Doubleday Research Association. She has been active in education, environmental management and horticulture across the UK for more than three decades. Some of Maggi's qualifications include RHS Cert. Hort. Cert. Ed. Member RHS Life Member Garden Organic (HDRA) .


Check out our eBooks

English GrammarThe English Grammar ebook can be a great reference for students, people who are learning English and anybody who writes anything- ever. The English Grammar ebook takes grammar back to basics to help confirm correct use of grammar. Topics that are covered within this course include 1/ Introduction- the components of language, 2/ Types of words, 3/ Punctuation, 4/ Upper and lower case, abbreviations, numbers, bullet points and 5/ Using words together.
Professional Practice for ConsultantsExplore becoming a consultant. This ebook contains chapters on how to be a consultant, packaging your services, delivering the services, building your resources, finding the work and getting the job, planning and ethics.
Professional WritingProfessional writing is any writing that you are being paid for. It can include fiction writing, a best-selling book, articles in a magazine, articles in a newspaper, blogs for companies, technical manuals or procedure manuals, copy for catalogues, newsletters, text books and other academic material and so on.
Creative WritingThe Creative Writing ebook can be useful for writing students or even professional writers to help improve their writing techniques and skills. The Creative Writing ebook is a fabulous starting point for budding writers. The topics that are covered within this book are an introduction to creative writing, Methodology and technique- the building blocks of writing, Genres, Creative non-fiction, creative writing techniques, developing your skill, building your career and a Glossary.