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New course: The Digital Publisher

New online course: Understanding Book Publishing - a comprehensive introduction to the industry





 

 

 

 

 

 

Short courses

Short, classroom based courses on everything from editing to software skills - find a full list of short courses here.

 

IPG Courses

The PTC and the IPG have teamed up to bring you two great courses: Financial Management for Independent Publishers and Copyright and Legal Compliance in the Digital Age.

 

Distance learning

Study from home with our distance learning courses, which include Basic Proofreading, Copy-Editing and Successful Editorial Freelancing.

 

In-company training

In-company training could be for you if you need a number of people to be trained in one subject.

 

Online training

Our online training includes a grammar course, Understanding Book Publishing and online support in proofreading and editing.

 

Not a book publisher?

If your company isn't in mainstream publishing, we offer a number of courses for non-publishers.

 

 

Emergency Contact Number

In the event of emergencies, delegates can call us on 07539 653217. Please do not use this number for general enquiries. Our office number is 020 8874 2718. The mobile number is for snow days, travel delays on course days, or any other such emergencies.

 

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New courses: launching soon

Our new courses include:

 

Discounts and Funding

There are a number of discounts and funding opportunities available on our courses. Visit our Discounts and Funding page for more information.

 

 

Click here to download training directory

View our 2010 training directory. Opens in a new window.

 

Or complete our online form and we will send a printed directory to you.

Latest News:

Spotlight on Developing Mobile Apps

The PTC, in partnership with Winged Chariot – a pioneer in digital picture books - are launching a new course on 15 October, entitled Developing Mobile Apps. We talk to tutor Neal Hoskins about mobile apps.

 

Top tips for getting into publishing

Cassandra Fox, the PTC's short courses manager, shares some advice on how to get your first publishing job.

 

Speaking from Experience: Sarah Sodhi

Sarah Sodhi, the tutor of the exciting new Digital Editing course, tells us about trends in the industry and her experience.

 

Work experience trainees needed

The PTC is looking for work experience trainees for short-term contracts.

 

Speaking from Experience: Anne Waddingham

Anne Waddingham, the tutor of the exciting new Digital Proofreading course, tells us about trends in the industry and her experience.

 

An intensive marketing course for smaller publishers

Practical Marketing Management provides a comprehensive overview of the marketing function and covers all the basics in a practical and easy to implement way. At the end of this intensive one-day course you will have a clear strategic overview and the tools to create your own plan. Book now for the September course.

 

Our popular personal development courses are back

Our very popular personal development courses have been revamped and will be relaunched this Autumn. Time Management and Negotiating Skills will both be delivered by Valerie Fawcett who has a wealth of publishing and personal effectiveness training experience.

 

New digital and web courses launching soon

A number of new courses are launching in the second half of this year.

 

IPG Courses

The Publishing Training Centre and the Independent Publishers Guild will be presenting two courses aimed at independent publishers this year. The courses are Financial Management for Independent Publishers and Copyright and Legal Compliance in the Digital Age.

 

How to get hired by a book publisher as a freelancer

Insightful article by Mary James, our Successful Editorial Freelancing tutor.

 

Have you been made redundant?

The Publishing Training Centre offers a number of discretionary discounts for students and the unemployed.

 

Extra courses

InDesign 2 - 6-7 September 2010

 

Developing an E-book Strategy - 9 September 2010

 

XML and InDesign - 17 September 2010

 

Working with XML - 23 September 2010

 

Course date changes

Getting into Grammar - changed to 27 September 2010.

 

Successful Editorial Freelancing - changed to 16 November 2010.

 

Engaging Leadership - changed to 29-30 November 2010.

Better Business Writing - changed to 6 December 2010.

 

Grappling with Grammar - changed to 7 December 2010.

 

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