TV PRODUCTION SHORT courses
At BNTV the team fully support training for our existing team, and for those breaking into the industry. One thing I learnt whilst training to be a PT (back in the day) was that you need to keep on top of your qualifications - and refresh your knowledge, so I think of it as an investment into your career and ability to do your job well. Here is first list across the depts (not personally tested btw). Please add to the list if you have recommendations.
TV INDUSTRY TRAINING COURSES & INFO
LIGHTFORGE ACADEMY
At LightForge Academy we want to help you to understand where your strengths lie, and guide you towards the career best suited to you. Courses in VFX and other areas here.
SOHO EDITORS TRAINING
Wide range of editing / post prod courses from Premier Pro to Photoshop and After Effects available here
MET FILM SCHOOL
SCREEN SKILLS
Most of these courses are online and free of charge.
Addressing Unconscious Bias - Basic awareness in the workplace
Introduction to Mental Health awareness at work
Introduction to Post Paperwork - 2.5 hour online course
How to write a CV for the Film & Tv Industry -
WE DEVELOP TALENT
They have a range of courses, i’ve picked a couple that are very worth taking;
CC-TV: Looking out for Leaders in TV
Showrunner - Series Producer Fast Track - 7 day course
Drama Production Management - 1 day course
PRODUCTION MANAGERS ASSOCIATION
Range of courses for everyone in production (not just Production Managers)!
NATIONAL FILM & TELEVISION SCHOOL
LONDON FILM SCHOOL
Range of workshops and other courses
RAVENSBOURNE UNIVERSITY LONDON
Foundation courses and degree courses
KINGSTON UNIVERSITY LONDON
MEDIA TRAINING LTD
Video & 3D Courses, and many others
I haven’t forgotten about the very important range of TV Production H&S training out there, that deserves a separate post!
PRODUCTION GUILD
Courses are designed specifically to meet the needs of all grades in production, accounts, locations, assistant directing, post-production and VFX. Information here.
BECTU TRAINING
Bectu offer training, workshops, mentoring and networking opportunities in person and online.
BFI FILM ACADEMY
Explore opportunities for young creatives aged 16 to 25.
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Short courses in film and media.
NATIONAL CAREERS SERVICE
Worth a look at the information on here.
CITYLIT
Good for screen writing and theatre related short courses.
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
Mission Accomplished offer a range of short TV production courses that cover creative, media, training, and business aspects.
MEDIA CAREER ADVICE
Media Career Advice specialise in training aimed at those working in unscripted TV production, with courses suitable for Production Co-ordinators and Production Managers. They also provide one to one career advice and support.