We at BlackRook Media are offering the most in depth and detailed Crisis Communications Masterclass on Udemy.

We've focused our teachings into 5 specific areas that together make for a family of modules, providing a truly all encompassing understanding of how to handle a crisis and communicate with the media. Each of our 5 modules available here offer a combined duration of more than 7 hours, and present an unrivalled volume of content.

Your course leaders are Alan Rook and Mark Southgate who boast a combined 70 years of experience in the media industry. They are career journalists and media coaches who've held senior positions with a number of major organisations, including ITV and other international broadcasters. Their consultancy work has continued at pace throughout the pandemic. All of the material they deliver is grounded in real world experience and expertise.

This fourth 90 minute module in BlackRook Media's Crisis Communications Masterclass provides you with a series of strategies for engaging with the media. A comprehensive look at what principles should guide your actions when actively delivering your message during a crisis.

You will be guided through the different forms your communication might take and what you should bear in mind when you do engage.

• Why Be Proactive? - learn why doing less isn't always more in crisis communications

• How to Write - we take you through how to master your written communication in a crisis

• How to Speak - we outline how to come across as well as possible when communicating in the spoken word

• First Impressions - understand the importance of presentation when it comes to how you'll be perceived

• Dealing With Pressure - learn strategies for keeping it simple when under the sometimes intense pressure of the media

We present a vast array of good and bad real world examples, which provides the ultimate context for every principle we outline.

You, the student, will be provided with regular recaps so you can take stock as you learn with us.

You'll hear from expert guests from the world of media and communications who have decades of experience and offer you their insights on the topics we cover.

Sounds pretty good, doesn't it?

BlackRook's courses are unique because our team works hard to:

• Pre-script all content

• Speak to guest experts for added value

• Work with real-life examples

• Provide easy to understand and complete explanations

• Pay attention to the visual presentation of the content we deliver

• Be there for you and provide support whenever necessary

If you recognise the value in this module, please check out the other parts of our Crisis Communications Masterclass; we also cover the themes Speed and Clarity, Tone and Language, Owning the Agenda, and Closing It Down.