Online communications courses for professionals

A three-week online course on Tuesdays, Sept. 15 – 29, 2 – 3 p.m. EDT.

Brush up on your AP style skills as you refine how to pitch to journalists in this new course from AP Learning. Join live sessions to learn the essentials of AP style that matter most for press releases and corporate communications. Participate in a real-life media release workshop, where you can submit your media release or pitch for written feedback. You’ll have the opportunity to submit a pitch for possible inclusion in our live panel where AP journalists respond to pitches in real time.

A four-week online course with live sessions on Wednesdays, Sept. 9 – 30, from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. EDT and self-paced assignments.

Top writers and editors from The Associated Press show you how effective writing – and the things that go into it – can point the way toward better outcomes in your own writing. Whether you’re a professional who wants to tap into what makes the world’s best-known news organization shine or a newbie looking for ways to push your communication style forward, you’ll find these sessions chock full of actionable tools, tips and feedback

Learn to navigate media for documentary, content creation and news storytelling at your own pace with on-demand sessions.

You’ll learn how to research archival material and apply core journalistic investigative practices, and you’ll gain an understanding of why primary sourcing is the gold standard. This course will present key legal considerations around fair use and copyright and will teach you best practices for verifying sources to avoid deepfakes, misinformation and other credibility risks.

Learn AP style straight from the source, in the second upcoming live course that takes place on Zoom, 2-3 p.m. Eastern on Wednesdays, Oct. 7 – 28, 2026.

Join editors from The Associated Press to you’ll build your knowledge of AP style and your confidence in how to apply it to your work.

Access recordings of presentations from AP staff and special guest speakers in this on-demand course.

Join the team at AP Learning for a series that will dig into the current state of the digital landscape, including the impact of AI, the importance of investing in loyal audiences and how to nurture the communities you create.

Register to access the self-paced, on-demand course

In this four-part course, originally offered live in August 2025, top writers and editors from The Associated Press show you how effective writing – and the elements that go into it – can point the way toward better outcomes in your own writing. You can watch the course recordings at your convenience.

Register to access the on-demand recordings

Gain insights through technical demos, real-world case studies, and discussions on ethical considerations, as you explore how AI enhances efficiency, decision-making, and data management.