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Media Production Foundations with Declan Cassidy

Multi-award-winning social film maker Declan Cassidy takes you through the planning, production and editorial skills needed to create clear, responsible and accessible media. The course covers audience and message, multi-platform production, video, lighting, audio, contributors, legal and ethical practice, editing, publishing and review. Developed with the support of Coimisiún na Meán, Ireland.

Interviewing and Presenting Skills Foundation

Develop practical skills for presenting naturally to camera and conducting effective on-camera and off-camera interviews. The course covers delivery, confidence, questioning, listening, preparation and professional recording practice.

Digital Media Creation and Community Storytelling

This course introduces learners to the complete digital media production process, from identifying messages and audiences through production, editing and publication. It combines practical media skills with ethical awareness, community storytelling principles and emerging technologies including artificial intelligence.

Certificate in Corporate Social Media Design

This certificate develops the knowledge and practical skills required to maintain a consistent and recognisable corporate brand identity across social media channels. Learners explore visual systems, governance frameworks, platform adaptation and content design approaches used by established organisations operating across multiple teams and communication environments.

Certificate in Photography Fundamentals

An introductory micro-credential for learners who want to understand digital photography, use their camera with confidence, create stronger photographs and share images responsibly.

LUNCHBOX: Byte sized learning for social professionals

Plan, create, publish and review a practical social media campaign. Designed for charities, non-profits and social enterprises with limited time and resources.

Budget Audio for Independent Filmmakers

How to get quality sound on a budget. Aimed at independent film makers, social media content creators, community television programme makers or anyone requiring decent audio without expensive pro equipment.

Community Media Maker

Social Media in 2026

A practical 13-module nano-learning series on the social media landscape in 2026. Covers the major platforms (TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, X, Threads, Bluesky), private community spaces (WhatsApp Communities), emerging networks (Upscrolled), and the underlying themes of recommendation algorithms, AI-generated content, privacy and trust. Complete any 10 of the 13 modules to earn your certificate.

Mobile Content Creator

Learn to create professional mobile-first content using only a smartphone. Develop skills in content planning, storytelling, filming, editing, branding and audience growth.