The All-Russian Training Course for Creative and Technical TV Professionals

TV broadcasts of the XXII Winter Olympic Games and the XI Winter Paralympic Games in Sochi in 2014, as well as the XXVII World Summer University Games in Kazan in 2013 require utmost professionalism and the ability to handle the new TV equipment purchased for the Games.

Over 1,200 TV professionals, whose competitive selection kicked off in January 2011, underwent training in 2011-2013.

The multiple-stage programme of full-time training and e-learning was based on the teaching methods designed by Panorama and covered 27 specializations:

The full-time training was carried out in Moscow and involved the leading humanitarian and technical television and radio broadcasting educational institutions. There were two stages of 10-14 days long each. Individual curriculums and manuals have been designed for each spesialization. Reputable expert practitioners have worked on every manual.

The best Russian and foreign TV production professionals shared their experience with the students. During the breaks between the two full-time courses the programme participants  underwent e-learning. Practical training was an indispensable part of the programme: TV professionals were improving their skills working as one team at the major regional events, being supported by TV experts.

TV professionals underwent training lasting from 16 to 240 hours, depending on their specialization. Having successfully completed the course, the participants receive state-recognized advanced training certificates.

Apart from the basic course, a group of the most successful students underwent a specialized management course of 5 modules at the Moscow School of Management Skolkovo.

The best students become part of the team of professionals in charge of TV broadcasts in the Russian regions during mass sport, socio-political and cultural events, and will also get an opportunity to work at the Sochi Winter Olympics in 2014.