Expression of Interest: Best Practice Training for Production Office Roles

Expression of Interest: Best Practice Training for Production Office Roles

Please complete the form below to express your interest in participating in any of the following training programmes. This programme is designed to support career development and skills enhancement within the production office environment.

Overview

This training programme is designed to enhance the skills and career progression of professionals working within production office environments across the screen industries. By offering targeted, role-specific training, the programme aims to establish best practices, improve operational efficiency, and support participants in navigating the evolving demands of production office roles. Whether you're just starting out or stepping into more senior responsibilities, these courses provide a structured pathway for growth and development.

Programme Objectives

The primary objective of this initiative is to provide comprehensive, practical training tailored to the unique challenges and responsibilities of production office roles. Through hands-on learning and expert-led sessions, participants will gain the tools and confidence needed to perform their duties effectively, contribute to smoother production workflows, and prepare for career advancement within the industry. 

Key Objectives

- To standardise best practices across production office roles
- To support career progression through targeted skills development
- To improve communication, compliance, and coordination within production teams
- To provide participants with a clear understanding of legal, logistical, and administrative responsibilities
- To foster a professional network of trained production office personnel

 

Participant Profiles

This programme is open to individuals at various stages of their production office careers, including new entrants, trainees, and experienced professionals seeking to upskill or transition into more specialised roles. Whether you're a Production Assistant aiming to become a Secretary, an APOC preparing to coordinate travel, or a Coordinator stepping into legal responsibilities, there is a course tailored to your needs.

 

Course Outlines:

 

Best Practice for Production Secretaries

Participant Profile: New entrants, Trainees, PAs aiming to become Production Secretaries

Duration: 2 days

 Course Profile:

An entry-level course designed to teach the core administrative, logistical, and communication responsibilities of a Production Secretary.

 

Best Practice for Assistant Production Coordinators

Participant Profile: Junior to mid-level Assistant Production Coordinators, experienced Production Secretaries seeking promotion

Duration: 3 days

Course Profile:

A comprehensive practical guide to the role of Assistant Production Coordinator, covering production office setup, paperwork systems, onboarding, and legal responsibilities.

 

Best Practice for Production Coordinators

Participant Profile: Experienced Assistant Production Coordinators stepping up or Junior Production Coordinators

Duration: 4 days

Course Profile:

Detailed training in all aspects of the Production Coordinator role including office management, cast contracting, compliance, onboarding, and international production workflows.

 

Best Practice for Contracts Coordinators

Participant Profile: Production Assistants, APOCs, those moving into legal/contractual support roles.

Duration: 3 days

Course Profile:

A specialist course on managing cast and crew contracts, legal paperwork, employment status, and wrap deliverables in a fast-paced production environment.

 

Best Practice for Travel & Accommodation Coordinators

Participant Profile: PAs or APOCs moving into T&A roles Current T&A Coordinators seeking formal training.

Duration: 3 days

Course Profile:

An in-depth guide to managing cast and crew travel, housing, bookings, TMOs, and wrap procedures, including international and VIP travel protocols.

 

Please note: This is an expression of interest only. Completing this form does not guarantee a place on any of the programmes. All expressions of interest will be reviewed and participants will be contacted with further details on how to apply.

Express your Interest Procedure:

Please express your interest online at this LINK by 5pm on Friday 8th August 2025.

For technical difficulties with the online system please email denise.maher@nationaltalentacademies.ie

The National Talent Academies programmes are open to all regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.