Education

Does your message need some homework?

The rising cost of education means that providers who can be seen to be offering the best value for money, alongside a quality learning programme, are going to prosper. There’s a lot at stake and those who can get their messages across effectively through the media will reap the benefits.

During the last five years alone we have designed and delivered courses for over 34 separate higher education establishments. 

Learn more here about our work with universities and in higher education.  

What Media First clients in your sector say

Superb media training, tailored to the needs of our media strategy, and with levels and points of focus pitched perfectly to trainees of differing media experience and temperament. Nothing but positive feedback from trainees."

Pete Castle, External Communications & Public Relations Manager, University of Reading

The process of organising the training for our large cohort of MBA’s was very easy and straightforward. The course was highly interactive, well-structured and the trainers were enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Every student received personalised feedback during and after the course as well as access to a bespoke online resources platform designed to meet our students’ needs"

Rita Cairns, MBA Employer Relations Coordinator, University of Cambridge Judge Business School

Media First provided an excellent day of bespoke media training for our communications team. The trainers on the day were fantastic, their experience shone through and all of the team came away with increased confidence in not only speaking to the media, but also in public speaking."

James Durrant, Press and Public Affairs Officer, UCAS

I thoroughly enjoyed the day and found it very helpful. I can honestly say that I feel much more confident."

Lisa Edwards, Policy and Communications Officer, University and College Union Wales

Crisis management, Media Skills Training — 5 September 2023 by Adam Fisher

Crumbling comms and concrete chaos: How the Government is handling the schools crisis

General media skills, Spokesperson training — 9 September 2016 by Adam Fisher

Head teacher gets gold star for managing media spotlight

General media skills, Spokesperson training — 11 March 2019 by Adam Fisher

Head teacher scores top marks for radio interview

On our media training courses we stress to our delegates the importance of painting pictures with words and taking the audience on a journey. It plays a crucial role in bringing messages to life and…