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The NCTJ is pleased to welcome KMTV as an accredited course provider, bringing the NCTJ Diploma in Journalism back to Kent. KMTV’s “Year in Journalism” newly accredited course will be available to students from September, offering a full-time, in-person programme…

This year’s Annual Report underscores the NCTJ’s dedication to attracting, qualifying, and developing outstanding journalists from all walks of life during a period of significant change for the industry. Joanne Forbes, NCTJ chief executive, says the charity’s reach, influence and…

The NCTJ has published this year’s National Qualification in Journalism (NQJ) examiners’ report, celebrating the achievements of journalists who excelled in the 2024-25 exams. This year, 280 candidates sat the exams across three sittings, with an impressive 71 per cent…

Abbey Maclure and Kit Gillet have become the first to complete the NCTJ’s Leadership and Management for Journalists qualification, following its launch in 2024. Developed in response to industry demand, the level 7 qualification is designed for editorial leaders in…

The senior journalist apprenticeship has undergone a major overhaul and is now recognised as a level 6 standard by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Alan Palazon shares insights on how to balance adventure and his remote study with the University of Portsmouth.

Six newly recruited community reporters have begun their NCTJ Diploma in Journalism training at Darlington College, marking a significant milestone in the latest phase of the Community News Project (CNP). This initiative is designed to strengthen local journalism and improve…

Ten journalists who have achieved top marks in their NCTJ exams have been added to the NCTJ Awards for Excellence shortlist in the performance award categories.

The NCTJ has today published two annual reports, highlighting the charity’s impact and commitment to quality, trust and diversity in journalism over the past year.