About the course

This online course with experienced production manager and producer Pamella Bisson is aimed at production coordinators, junior production managers & production managers who want to step up their management skill and feel more confident in their role.

The course comes with a FREE digital template pack which includes:

  • lists of suitable websites for further information, 
  • media production  templates, 
  • resources for job searches, networking and much much more…

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Please Read Me!

    • A message from Pamella Bisson

    • Agenda

    • My Journey

    • Olympics & Balloons!

    • Icebreaker
  • 2

    Wellbeing

    • Wellbeing in the Media

    • Emotional Intelligence

    • Emotional Intelligence Activity
  • 3

    Managing Production Teams

    • What is the role of a Production Manager? Share your comments below before going to the next slide.

    • People and Money

    • The Role of a Production Manager

    • Professional Skills vs Soft Skills

    • Pre, During and Post Production

  • 4

    Production Scheduling

    • Production Schedule

    • Scheduling Software

    • Scheduling Headlines
  • 5

    Budgeting

    • Budget Breakdown

    • Budgets

    • The Treatment

    • Schedule and Budgets Activity
  • 6

    Forecasting

    • Forecasting and Cost Reporting

    • Forecasting Activity

    • Forecasting Activity Answers
  • 7

    Production Paperwork Extras

    • Call Sheets

    • Call Sheet Activity

    • What is a carnet?

    • Carnets

    • Health & Safety

    • Clearance

    • Production Templates and Extras
  • 8

    The Reveal

    • The Reveal

    • The Gift of Never Giving Up

    • A final message from Pamella

    • Before you go...

Instructor

Founder of Weirdos and Creatives

Pamella Bisson

Pamella Bisson is the founder of Weirdos & Creatives Collective with over 18 year’s experience working as Production Manager and Producer for media companies such as: The BBC, Channel 4, IMG Media, Red Bull Media, La Liga, Premier League, Fremantle UK.

Instructor

Pamella Bisson is the founder of Weirdos & Creatives Collective with over 18 year’s experience working as Production Manager and Producer for media companies such as: The BBC, Channel 4, IMG Media, Red Bull Media, La Liga, Premier League, Fremantle UK.


Price

  • £297.00

    FINAL Discount Price for the next 24 hours ONLY!

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Video Testimonial

Production Coordinator at BBC

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Video Testimonial

Freelance Production Coordinator

FAQs

  • How will a short online media production manager course help me in getting the job I want in the media?

    Confidence to share your strengths and weaknesses and assess this in your next job applications. Companies look favourably on professionals who are constantly up-skilling.

  • I have no time or money for a media production manager course.

    The time you spend on learning now can propel you faster to your next career step. Investing in yourself will bring bigger returns in your future decisions. Do you have time and money for entertainment?

  • Can I add a short media production course to my CV?

    Yes. It shows depth in your knowledge. It’s a great conversation point in interviews. It shows ongoing personal development (demonstrates you are open to learn, relearn (and if necessary unlearn).

  • I don’t have enough experience to do a Production Manager course?

    Anyone can contribute their professional media insight. You don’t need experience to learn, only curiosity.

Testimonals

“Also, the interview was successful and I was offered a job, which I will be starting on Monday! I would have not dreamt about doing it before, but your course gave me confidence so I am really grateful for that!”

Giedre, freelance PC 


“I went to the one day Production Manager course with the @WeirdosandCreatives. It was literally the best decision I had made to attend the course. It helped to give me the confidence I needed to continue to pursue the Production Manager route. It allowed me to continue looking for jobs that had some progression in this area and to not give up and settle. Truly worth investing the time and money to take this course!” 

Iman, JPM SKY 


“I enjoyed the course as I learnt a lot about the budget and scheduling, it was eye opening and I gained lots of skills that I can now add to my CV”

Anjola, Freelancer PM


“I thought, not being in a Production Coord role yet, I wouldn't be able to contribute much - but I actually had a lot of useful knowledge already and it helped me realise the role isn't  too much of a leap in my near future”

Lauren, PA