Practical Learning. Real Experience. ProfesSsional Growth.

CTNP programmes are designed to give emerging journalists opportunities to learn, practise and produce journalism in real-world environments.

CTNP Practical Journalism Programme

A hands-on programme covering the skills today’s journalists need, from reporting and interviewing to digital storytelling and audience engagement.

Core areas include:

  • Reporting and news writing
  • Investigative and solutions journalism
  • Fact-checking and verification
  • Mobile journalism
  • Audio and video storytelling
  • Social media and audience engagement
  • SEO and digital publishing
  • Artificial intelligence and journalism
  • Media ethics and professional standards

Student Newsroom

A practical publishing environment where journalism students and young reporters can develop stories, receive editorial feedback and build a public portfolio of work.

CTNP Mentorship Programme

Connecting emerging journalists with experienced media professionals for guidance, feedback, career advice and professional development.

Workshops & Masterclasses

Short, focused learning sessions bringing journalists, editors, academics and industry experts together to explore emerging trends and practical newsroom skills.

Journalism Competitions & Challenges

Opportunities for young journalists to test their skills, experiment with storytelling and have outstanding work recognised.

New programmes and opportunities will be announced throughout the year.