Programme researcher, broadcasting/film/video : Training

A lot of training is on the job although there are short training courses available in-house or externally. The BBC, for example, runs a number of training schemes which are advertised on BBC Academy . Training opportunities within broadcasting companies are usually linked to operational needs.

Creative Skillset: The Sector Skills Council for the Creative Industries  has information on a range of training available for researchers and along with the British Film Institute (BFI)  they run a database to help those in the industry identify appropriate courses. The Indie Training Fund (ITF)  offers short courses and in-house training for members, while the Top TV Academy  runs a variety of focused training courses aimed at researchers to help develop skills. Mandy's International Film and TV Production Resources  holds information on workshops and training in this field.

In Scotland, Scottish Screen  provides training for the Scottish broadcast and film industry, including a new entrants' scheme and The Research Centre  in Glasgow and Manchester delivers training and runs a researcher development programme.

City & Guilds  also offer the Certificate for Audio Visual Industries Induction, a level two qualification designed for new entrants, which provides an overview of the requirements of working in the audiovisual industries. The certificate focuses on providing realistic information which will prepare learners for the realities of the industry and make them more employable. It may therefore be a useful overview to anyone who has just secured a job as a researcher.