College of Media and Publishing Arvostelua 

Excellent material and great support when it's needed

It took me a while to finish this course only because I was doing it between fixed-term contracts, and in the evenings and on weekends. Also because each task is designed to really make you think about everything you have learnt in each lesson.

I really loved doing this course. I think each task was a really great test but also a fantastic way to unleash a bit of creativity. I really did put 110% into the course but genuinely felt like it was worth it. I would recommend this course to anyone with a passion for writing.

I would also like to shout out to Justine my course tutor as she always gave great feedback and shared good constructive comments when I had areas to work on. She was also very quick at marking my assignments.

Excellent course with clear content and useful assignments. My tutor, Shuna, was very supportive and responsive, providing excellent feedback on my work, and answering any queries I had.
I now feel ready to venture into the world of proofreading, equipped with my CMP Diploma, and the ongoing support from CMP.

I Would Not Recommend The College Of Media And Publishing.

I Hold a QQI Level 6 In Managing People and my experience with this organization has been less than poor

It was so bad that when I spoke out about it, they flagged my review, in what would appear to be an attempt to prevent others from seeing it.

They caused me havoc from the outset! I hold a QQI Level 6 in Managing People and I can assure everyone reading this " College " is not fit for purpose intended.

Key Points:
. Signing Up
When I was signing up there was multiple problems with the payment not going through, which then resulted in lengthy e-mails going back and forth and the person responding gave me the impression that the Organization was being run by one person as the same person always replied and hadn't a clue what they were doing.

recently while doing a Course Assignment, when getting feedback from a Tutor he said

TUTOR:
In an e-mail just days prior to the below remarks this Tutor said to me that there was something in the recording I sent over for assessment that he was unsure about and I had replied to him

" No problem, once you are sure about whatever it is you are referring to please revert back to me, or if I can be of any assistance to you prior don't hesitate to let me know, otherwise I look forward to hearing from you in due course."

Then I got this message in the inbox in the learning area of their site

" In your first recording, it appears that you 'voiced' the contributor and in the second I suspect you used some kind of AI or automated speech tool,

I shared your recordings with the college office and the team there reached the same conclusion. ".

I was offended that they had shared with me prior via e-mail that he had a concern about something about my recording, and I gave him the opportunity to ask me for clarification, but instead he decided to in his own words speak to the people in the office about it who he said reached the same conclusion, which I believe questioned my integrity in the context of the matter.

I then responded to him and told him I was concerned in the way he went about it, I 100% understand that it's the Tutor's job to critique the work, and I am completely ok with that and welcome critique as that's how you learn, but this was not critique it was in my view someone who assumed I was cheating without asking, but instead chose to speak to the people in the office instead of seeking clarification from me at first opportunity.

Because I voiced my concerns about this with the Tutor directly, I got a nasty e-mail passive aggressive from one of the founders who was highly unprofessional - Who made it impossible for me to continue the course, so after completing several assignments and getting an A on one of them at the start, I now have had to Quit the course as they made my position in the course untenable!

One of the founding members then Suspended my course, allowing all my hard work to go down the drain all because I didn't want my integrity questioned.

Also take this into careful consideration - In one of the Assignments they it said clearly " Find two different news stories " and I done this exactly the way they asked then one of the founders said in their e-mail to me " you appear to have breached our Plagiarism policy by presenting a script copied and pasted from a particular website "

They asked me to " FIND " two news stories in the assignment, that's what I done I found them, they didn't say you must write them yourself specifically word for word, Finding stories and making stories up are very different requirements, then they appeared to accuse me of Plagiarism despite the fact that the information provided to them was for demonstration purposes only!

The irony of it is, they told me in their instructions to FIND stories, not make them up, it would appear that anyone who would be unprofessional would only breach their own Plagiarism Policy by asking me to FIND the stories, then appeared to pin it on me! Think about how ironic that is!!

Do yourself a favour, take sound advice from a Man of great integrity who holds a QQI Level 6 in Managing People, and find a better organization to do this course, they're not the only fish in the sea, this same course is available from other providers, so don't subject yourself to the unprofessional behavior that I was subject to and skip this company and save time and money and go to a trusted place.

There was no common courtesy from the outset and the fact that they flagged my review has not only reinforced it because if one has nothing to hide, one would not flag the review.

I would NOT Recommend The College Of Media And Publishing, I feel I was treated beyond unfair, it would appear that unfounded assumptions that was made about me that were untrue led to my course being suspended for no good reason. That's the 100% truth! Avoid this company!!!!!!!!!!

The creative writing class was an outstanding experience that covered multiple aspects of creative expression, from poetry and personal essays to fiction and reflective writing. The lesson material was thorough, well-structured, and engaging, offering valuable insights into different writing styles, techniques, and approaches. Each module encouraged exploration and creativity, making the learning process both enjoyable and instructive.

The assignments were particularly inspiring, pushing me to experiment with different forms of writing and step outside my comfort zone. Whether it was crafting a compelling short piece, refining descriptive language, or exploring the rhythm of poetry, each task provided a meaningful opportunity to develop my skills. The variety of exercises made the class dynamic and enjoyable.

A key strength of the course was the tutor’s feedback. Always respectful and encouraging, the critiques offered helpful tips and practical advice that enhanced my writing. The constructive suggestions allowed me to refine my work while maintaining my unique voice and style.

The online platform was easy to navigate, making participation smooth and accessible. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to expand their creative writing skills across multiple formats. It’s an excellent opportunity to explore different writing outlets in a supportive and engaging environment.

I decided to complete the CMP Proofreading and editing course as I was retiring from my job as a college lecturer. In my retirement, I would like to write a book about local history. Completing this course has given me skills that I will use extensively in my writing for my book and designing a website.
The course format and each module's content is excellent and well thought out.
I believe you are never too old to learn new skills.

Great course, great tutor - Shuna was helpful and encouraging. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to gain skills in editing and proofreading.

The teacher is still taking too long to mark the assignments. I resubmitted my assignment when he told me but I HAD TO ask him to mark my assignment. If i hadn´t texted him I would still be waiting for a mark. I dont think it is fair that I have to remind the teacher to mark my assignments. I´m sure he has a lot of students, I know I´m not the only one. But it is about to be a month since I uploaded my assignment. I wish I could get my money back

I'm stuck with the PDF comments and tracking. It's so frustrating.

It took me around 10 months to complete my Copywritng course. The flexibility of not having a specific end date and setting my own timeline and goals was really beneficial to me. My tutor was really helpful. Feedback was developmental. Being able to ask questions and have them answered promptly was great. This is the first time I have completed a a remote course. It's really given me the confidence to see there are other ways of learning and developing existing skills while learning new ones.

M tutor was prompt, welcoming and helpful. Thank you.

This course offered everything I needed to set up as a freelance proofreader and copy editor. The modules gave in-depth advice, and I particularly found the assignments marked by my lecturer, Shuna, very useful. She was also very patient with me when, on a couple of occasions, I failed to read the brief adequately and had to resubmit my assignments to get the best grade I could. I passed with distinction, so I'm very happy with that. I would definitely recommend this course.

I recently graduated from CMP's Copywriting Course and can highly recommend it to anyone looking to launch a career in professional copywriting. My background is in travel writing, but I enrolled on the course to help expand my career. It covers all essential areas of copywriting, and with the help of a brilliant tutor, I found that it helped me tighten up my writing. Despite my background, I also learnt so much about the English language! With my diploma, I feel more confident approaching the world of freelance copywriting.

Responsive tutors, easy onboarding and practical learning tools made this a really positive experience.

Lovely to be able to learn a new skill, comments are very heloful

My experience with this course was that the whole way through, I felt supported and encouraged by my tutor. The material was straightforward and easy to understand, and it was very comforting to know that at any time I needed a question answered there was help available. I will be doing courses again with The College of Media and Publishing!

Each module was very well put together and featured consistent key learning points, guidance etc. I would definitely recommend the Copywriting Diploma course and look forward to continuing my learning journey with College of Media and Publishing going forward. Thank you!

CMP is an outstanding provider of business- and marketing-focused writing, editing, and proofreading courses (among other areas). Having completed two of their courses, I can say with completely confidence that they are extremely thorough and well worth the investment of your money and time. The materials and tutoring are first-rate. You will not be disappointed.

I recently completed the Proofreading and editing course and I must say I found the course interesting and very informative.

The assignments were challenging without being extraordinarily difficult and I received prompt and relevant feedback from my tutor, Julian.

I would thoroughly recommend this course and think it will really help me in future.

I took the proofreading and copy editing course to fill any gaps in my current practice, and I learned more than I expected. The college's online learning environment also does a good job of organising your coursework and connecting you with your tutor.