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County Tipperary Chamber Skillnet continues to evolve our online training offerings and our funded training supports to companies within the Tipperary Region via funding from Skillnet Ireland.

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We specialise in facilitating training in the areas of Management Development, Leadership, Professional Skills, amongst other courses. We also provide a wide range of funded or co-funded QQI accredited training courses, personal and professional development programmes, seminars and workshops.

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Please Note: Skillnet subsidise available to Republic of Ireland businesses only, and not available to state or semi-state bodies.

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Media Skills

Media Skills

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(Our training programs are open to all private or commercial semi-state companies based in the Republic of Ireland.)

Media Skills

Dates: Thursday, February 13th 2025

Time: 10am - 4:30 pm

Venue: TBC

Full Price: €240 Skillnet Subsidised Price: €120


What will you learn from your Media Skills Training session?
* How to prepare for Media Interviews - Offline and Online
* Understand the difference between different types of interviews, on TV, Radio, Print and online. Each one is different but you control all of them.
* Communicate - Using Experiential knowledge deliver clear concise messages, in a sensitive empathetic manner.
* Build on your experience from previous interviews.
* Understand the relationship between you and the interviewer - they are not always your friend!
* Learn How to deal with nerves - Reduce Anxiety.
* Use your voice, tone, energy and enthusiasm.
* How to avoid jargon and use “Plain English” - simple language.
* Utilise the power of words and phrases to communicate your story.
* Take control of the interview.
* Know your body Language and Learn to listen to Yourself and Others.
* How to keep the audiences attention and build a Connection.
* Learn to use visual words.
* Develop stories, statistics and soundbites and Be Memorable.
* Interviewer Techniques and Traps.
* Learn how to bridge and block unexpected questions - Stay on Message.
* Stay calm, comfortable, confident and focused during a tough interview.
* What to wear and what NOT to wear for Your Media Moment.
* Learn how to control and look good on TV - be your own “Director”
* Understand your own “Personal Brand” and “Personal Image”.
* Experience the nerves - Listen & Look at what others SEE? When THEY SEE You - Review a recorded video of your practice interview.

* Understand The Communication “BRAIN”


Trainer: Alan Shortt

Alan is an Executive Communication Coach and founder of Media Skills Ireland. For the last 30 years he has worked as a presenter, writer, producer with RTE Radio/TV, BBC Radio Ulster, and Lecturer in “Master the Media” at the Gaiety School of Acting. Alan acts as a facilitator/host for Corporate Conferences and Awards Ceremonies, at In-person and Virtual events. Alan offers Presentation Skills, Media Training and Effective Communication Skills Coaching to Corporates, SME’s, and individuals and inspires clients to use the Power of Story to “Make their Message Matter”

Please note that all courses will be conducted contingent upon funding being received and achieving a sufficient number of enrolled learners. If the minimum enrolment threshold is not met, the course may be postponed or cancelled. Enrolled learners will be notified of any changes in a timely manner.


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Training Cancellation Policy

Training courses which are cancelled over 7 days in advance of scheduled training date shall incur no cancellation fee. Training courses which are cancelled within 7 days of scheduled training date shall incur a cancellation fee equal to 50% of the cost. Registrants who give less than 24 hours notice or fail to attend training will be charged 100% of the full fee.

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