Practical, hands-on training designed to bring your story to life
Our expert-led training courses are designed to give you the skills you need to navigate the media landscape with quality content and clear messaging.
Whether you're looking to master mobile video, sharpen your interview skills, or learn how to create a podcast, our training courses give you the tools and techniques you need to communicate effectively.
Our Courses
At Aileen O’Meara Media, we deliver both live and self-paced training for organisations across Ireland to support them in creating content that leaves a lasting impression without the need for a full production budget.
Choose from one of our 6 specialised courses offered in both live and self-paced formats, to suit your schedule and organisational needs.
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Mobile Video Storytelling
Producing quality mobile video content is more important than ever, but it’s an intimidating process, especially when you’re not sure where to start or you’re under time pressure to create something professional quickly for your business or event.
In this course, you learn how to create your own quality videos quickly, using just your smartphone, with practical steps you can use straight away.
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Media Interview Skills
Handling a media interview with confidence and composure is a skill that can be practised. By getting to grips with how the media works and what journalists are really looking for, you remove the fear of the unknown and feel prepared to handle any question that comes your way.
In this course, you learn what to expect from a media interview and how to prepare your key messages so you can handle any question asked with clarity and composure.
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Podcasting Made Easy
Podcasting is one of the most popular ways to reach an audience with your message and it’s easy once you know what you’re doing, even if you’ve never edited or produced audio before.
In this course, you learn everything you need to know to create a podcast online in a practical step by step way, from planning to recording, editing and launching your very own podcast across all platforms.
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Online Presentation Skills
Whether you need to deliver a presentation for your organisation, apply for funding or share details of an upcoming launch, looking professional and polished is key to a successful presentation.
In this course, you learn how to prepare slides, hold the attention of your listeners and ensure your tech is working just right to deliver an impactful online presentation.
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How to Write a Press Release
The press release is the backbone of every PR event, but if it doesn’t capture the attention of the journalists you send it to, it ends up being deleted and ignored.
In this course, you learn how to write a press release that stands out, including structure, strategy and storytelling techniques so your message reaches the right people.
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Video Editing Made Easy
How much are you spending on external editors when you could be doing it yourself? Video editing might look technical, but by learning the essentials, you can save time and money by turning your long form videos into polished, professional content.
In this course, you learn the basics of laptop video editing, including adding your logo to corporate videos, uploading your content and storytelling best practices that make your content engaging.
