Program Overview

Media Training

The Media Training course is designed for individuals who face the press as a figurehead, spokesperson, administrator, staff member, or researcher. The course aims to prepare participants optimally for media appearances, focusing on both content and presentation to enable them to engage in dialogue powerfully and with confidence.

Approach and Content

The course begins with a discussion to understand the participant's wishes and goals, which are then translated into an effective program. Possible topics covered in the training include:

• What is news and how do various media work?
• Being prepared: goal, audience, and message
• Recognizing and avoiding pitfalls
• Pitches, one-liners, and statements
• Dealing with difficult questions
• Body language, use of voice, and appearance
• Choice of words, silences, and intonation
• Gaining and keeping control
• Coping with tension

The meetings are practical and result-driven, with intensive practice and testing on sensitive topics. A professional cameraman records the sessions, and participants receive thorough and focused feedback.

Target Group

The target group for this media training course includes anyone who faces the press, such as figureheads, spokespersons, administrators, staff members, or researchers.

Tailor-made Course

The course can be taken at the provider's location, in-company, or remotely via a virtual classroom. A combination of these options is also possible. Participants can take the course individually or as a team. The approach and design of the course are determined based on the participant's specific wishes and needs.

Starting Date and Costs

The starting date for the course is to be announced. The costs for an in-company or private training course depend on the specific wishes and needs of the participant. A customized quote is provided based on these factors. For staff of Radboud University and Radboudumc, an internal rate applies.

Factsheet

• Type of Education: Training
• Organisation: Radboud in'to Languages
• Request a Quote: Available upon request
• Educational Method: Choice between on-site and online
• Main Language: Dutch-English
• Intake: Yes
• VAT-free: Yes

Additional Information

For more details or to request a quote, participants can contact Radboud in'to Languages directly. The course is also available in Dutch for those who prefer it.

Also Interesting

Other courses offered by Radboud in'to Languages include:

• Online Presenting: A short course to learn how to convey energy through the camera, present interactively, and keep an audience's attention.
• Presenting in English: A one-on-one training for those who want to present in English with more confidence.
• Pitch like a Pro: A tailor-made training to learn how to give a short, powerful, and personal pitch that gets noticed.