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Building Communities & Networks Online - Level 2 (NMK)

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Building Communities and Networks Online Level 2 is an intensive course concentrating on exploring and resolving the real-life editorial and technical issues that you face in managing your online community or community of practice (COP).

Please note: the date is not confirmed on this course and so no bookings can be taken at present. Please use contact details below for further information.


Building Communities and Networks Online Level 2 is an intensive half day course which concentrates on exploring and resolving the real-life editorial and technical issues that media professionals face in managing their online community or community of practice (COP).

The tutor is Lizzie Jackson, who created and ran BBC Communities. She is now a Consultant for Online Communities at Children's' BBC. She was voted 'One of the 100 Innovators of the UK Internet Decade' in October 2004 by NOP World and e-consultancy.com. Lizzie also runs Building Communities & Networks Online Level 1 for NMK.

The course structure:
This course enables media professionals to have access to the benefits of consultancy without having to pay the high fees this often incurs. The number of attendees is also capped so that there should be sufficient time for all to have their own concerns discussed.

Attendees will be required to supply certain information in advance of the course. This information will include an overview of the key issues they face, a strategic outline of their community or COP's objectives, and details of their audience and/or members. This will form the basis of the tasks and analysis undertaken during the session.

In addition:
A full course outline and learning materials will be supplied. Refreshments will also be included, along with a great networking environment. Exclusive follow-up information will provide delegates with an opportunity for ongoing support.

Previous participants said:
• "I can't find a record of me having thanked you for your fantastic Building Online Communities last month, but I hope I did. It was extremely useful and the two of us went away really enthusiastic about improving and boosting our communities."
• "Thank you very much for the course – it was most instructive and has helped me define what I’m looking for from the site far more clearly than previously."

For further information prior to booking or to query other NMK events and courses contact: Rebecca Fitzgerald

Become a 'Friend of NMK' and make substantial savings on event and course bookings! See: Friends of NMK or email: Rebecca Fitzgerald

Location

Copland Building, University of Westminster, 115 New Cavendish Street, London W1W 6UW.