In affiliation with the Irish Academy of Public Relations, both courses are designed.
Dubai-based Orient Planet Academy (OPA) has launched two new diploma programmes in news reporting and content creation, to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills and credentials required to thrive in the competitive job market.
Both courses are designed and awarded in affiliation with the Irish Academy of Public Relations. With flexible class schedules and state-of-the-art facilities, the new programme enables students to receive one-on-one training from public relations professionals to foster creativity, critical thinking and collaboration.
Under the Diploma in News Reporting, students will get the opportunity to learn various skills required to thrive in the media industry including content writing, photography, broadcast reporting, blogging, law, videography and video editing, interviews and more. The programme, which offers high coursework and tailor-made curricula, aims to train students to thrive in both traditional and modern media landscape.
OPA’s Diploma in Content Creation programme covers a wide area of creative writing which offers broad knowledge on content creation for building corporate identity and brand positioning. The modules of the course focus on various aspects including, corporate identity, interviews, social media, writing for ezines, blogging, marketing, promotion and podcasting. In addition, the diploma programme will give students an idea of identifying appropriate audiences and picking the ideal medium to yield maximum engagement for the content.
Nidal Abou Zaki, Managing Director, Orient Planet Group, said: “In the rapidly evolving communication landscape, we believe it is imperative for leading players of the industry to be at the forefront to provide budding generation of professionals with the skills needed to thrive. At Orient Planet Academy, we are committed to fostering intellectual growth and empowering aspiring public relations, journalism and communication professionals with transformative courses. Following this unwavering commitment, we have added two new programs, Diploma in News Reporting and Diploma in Content Creation, to our list of comprehensive courses. By collaborating with the Irish Academy of Public Relations and gathering a team of experts and industry professionals, we are offering a meticulously crafted curriculum that encapsulates the latest advancements, emerging technologies and real-world challenges. The launch of these diploma programmes is a testament to our dedication to empowering the next generation to grow on a personal, professional and societal level.”
