Bespoke face-to-face and e-learning media skills courses: introductory, through to advanced. Suitable for individuals or groups, in half and one day sessions.
E learning / COVID preparation training, seminars, simulation & consultancy when preparing for media scrutiny or managing your reputation during a crisis.
Online communications courses for media, crisis and presentation
Bespoke techniques and solutions to suit any public speaking occasion
E learning / face-to-face coaching, simulation & training for crisis media handling, confidence in company messaging and customer services.
Highly practical, creative workshops to help you develop better video content for web, social and internal communications. Includes 'video journalism' training
E learning / face-to-face coaching for communications professionals - a cost effective option for individuals and small groups
Remote e-learning course for communications and PR professionals. Useful for those who can't attend in-person courses, with handy tips. Format doesn't facilitate questions or personal tuition.
Strategic communication courses for in-house and agency marcomm teams, corporate leaders and boards
Most of the courses above carry points for Continuing Professional Development, (CPD).
Accredited by The CPD Standards Office in 2018, Mentor Media Training courses now come with 5 and 10 points respectively for half and full day sessions. This can also apply to bespoke one-to-one sessions, following a discussion with our team. Following a 2020 CPD review, Mentor is transitioning to a new CPD organisation, the details of which will be announced shortly.
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Testimonials
COVID-19 crisis communications response coaching;
"We were looking for a professional crisis communications consultant to train our senior leaders in crisis comms management. Dave did this very successfully, with leaders of varying experience in media training all reporting positively about feeling prepared and understanding better how to handle a crisis comms response.
Most impressively, all this training was adapted to be carried out as e-learning and yet Dave was still able to convey a real sense of a hands-on training session."
Head of Communications, NHS Hospital Trust
"After a day with Dave and Rachel, we’d learned what to do, what not to do, and how to play the journalists’ own game.
I won’t pretend we weren’t apprehensive. But it was a very supportive environment, and we practised and practised and practised. Each time, we felt less embarrassed, more competent and more confident.
Now we know that, with preparation and practise, we can give it a go and that Mentor is always there to help us if we need extra coaching and feedback for a specific purpose.
We all found this training valuable and can thoroughly recommend Mentor."
Dr Jane Townson, CEO, UK Homecare Association
Mentor has enjoyed a lengthy relationship with GWR, firstly through media training for middle managers.
This has developed into a fully integrated programme of training across crisis, media skills, social media and internal communications videos.
We are now rolling out a longer term programme, where staff can progress through their own continuing professional development, into expert ambassadors and commentators on behalf of the company.
Watch a video testimonial here:
We've provided support and coaching for senior management in the run up to major events in 2017.
Mentor has worked with Bristol International Airport for many years, handling its exercise media simulation, media training and now a tranche of advanced social media resilience training.
Media Relations Manager Jacqui Mills explains why Bristol Airport chose to use Mentor for our social media crisis simulation training:
Mentor provided mock media interviews during the recruitment process for a very senior position
"We commissioned Mentor to conduct crisis media training for our executive team. Without exception, everyone found it extremely professional, challenging, useful and enjoyable. Dave brings the subject matter to life, drawing upon considerable knowledge and insight. I would highly recommend the team at Mentor."
Mark Lambert, Head of Communications and Marketing, Gloucestershire Care Services NHS Trust
Mentor recently provided a seminar in reputation management for members of the press and communications team. We’ve also delivered presentation masterclasses for partners in Europe.
