Professional & Trade Association Qualifications and Courses
A number of recognised industry Associations in the Photo Imaging Sector offer a range of courses and training solutions to meet your skills needs.
AOP workshops (London)
The AOP (Association of Photographers) runs regular workshops from their offices in London that are open to both members and non–members. They also offer a free monthly careers Question and Answer session hosted by a practising professional photographer. For more information, contact: workshops@aophoto.co.uk Tel: 0207 739 6669 AOP
The AOP has affiliated courses. To find out more about them visit: AOP Affiliated Courses
The British Association of Picture Libraries and Agencies endorses courses in picture research at three London colleges. For further information please visit: BAPLA
London School of Publishing run practical courses in Picture Research designed for staff or freelancers.
London School of Publishing Tel: 020 7221 3399.
London College of Communication (formerly known as the London College of Printing, is the largest constituent College of the University of the Arts London. Courses range from short course and professional training to Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels.
London College of Communication Tel: 020 7514 6500.
The Publishing Training Centre provide short classroom courses, dstance learning and online training.
The Publishing Training Centre Tel: 020 8874 2718.
Electric Lane offer training and consultancy and are a Skillset Accredited Training Provider.
Electric Lane Tel: 020 7607 1415.
BIPP Academy Courses (throughout the UK)
BIPP run a series of 1 day masterclasses at various locations throughout the UK, where practising BIPP photographers share their skills and expertise from their specialised field. Course topics this year range from portraiture, wedding photography, commercial studio lighting, architecture and fashion through to digital techniques. These courses are subsidised for BIPP members, but open to non–members as well.
For more information visit the BIPP Short Course web page or telephone: 01920 860188
The BIPP offers a Professional Qualifying Programme. To find out more about this visit: Professional Qualifying Programme
The Royal Photographic Society Workshops
All workshops are open to non-members and members of The Society.
Follow the links to find out more about the The Royal Photographic Society and their workshops.
Most workshops are held at the RPS headquarters in Bath unless otherwise stated.
To book a place please telephone 01225 325 733 or e-mail: reception@rps.org
Digital and film cameras available, please enquire on booking.