NFTS Launches ‘Create x Connect’ Training In Partnership With BBC and YouTube
The National Film and Television School is thrilled to announce Create x Connect: three fully funded, cutting-edge training programmes for television producers, creators and journalists, designed and delivered as part of a ground-breaking collaboration between the NFTS, the BBC and YouTube.
This new and exciting programme consists of 10 weeks of highly specialised online training delivered by the NFTS, paired with in-person workshops and events hosted by the BBC throughout the UK. The mission is to support the best of British talent in adapting, upskilling, and succeeding in a digital-first media environment.
Participants will gain knowledge and skills from a world-class film school, led by industry professionals, selecting from three comprehensive certificate programmes:
- Digital News Programme: Trusted Storytelling for the Next Generation
- Children & Learning Creator Programme: Impactful Digital Storytelling for Young Audiences
- Digital Content Success Programme: Strategies for Growth & Audience Impact
This innovative new partnership aims to allow creatives to adapt with the ever-evolving digital landscape and elevate the next generation of YouTube creators. This first-of-its-kind training programme represents a major investment in the UK’s creative future, equipping emerging British talent to lead the global creator economy.
For professionals seeking to evolve their understanding of how to navigate and thrive in a digital media industry, applications open 9th March 2026 for this game-changing slate of training courses.
Find out more about these courses, and how to apply here.
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