Sports Media Course Attendee Discusses Their “Amazing” Experience

Sport in the Media, a highlight in our sports business Professional Programmes, provided hands-on learning experience tailored for those seeking in-depth knowledge in sports journalism.

Haroun Esmail, a 24-year-old Journalist, attended our sports media masterclass in November 2023 as he saw a ‘great opportunity’ to build a network with industry experts, including with our Course Leader, David Ford, who is a Global Television Journalist.

Speaking on the in-person learning experience in London, Haroun said: “It was a great day, it was so interesting to learn from everyone that was present. The classes taught by the guests were amazing and I could not stop making notes!

“It was very well structured and lasted the whole day but sometimes these types of events can give you so much information that it’s hard to retain a lot of it.

“However with this masterclass I felt like we were receiving a lot of good information and although it was a lot, it was also very straight to the point.”

Following our in-person learning experience, students can continue to develop their sports business skills with ten hours of online learning, split across five two-hour sessions.

Haroun added: “Normally I find online classes a bit tedious and it’s hard to retain as much information as being in person.

“This was definitely not the case, David made the classes very interactive and again we were being told so much new and important information.”

Summarising his experience, Haroun said he would recommend attending a Masterclass with CFLI, and he continues to be in contact with fellow students and faculty that he met as part of the programme.

He said: “I honestly would highly recommend this course to others who are interested in getting into the sports media industry or even the media in general. The classes were taught very well and I learned so much that I previously didn’t know.

“The course leaders were very articulate and understanding. They explained the topics thoroughly and whenever me or any of the other students asked specific questions we received the answers. They also brought in some great guests for us to learn from.

“Furthermore The course allowed me to connect with other people who I have stayed in contact with and continue to learn from.”

Our Masterclasses offer participants unrivalled insight and access to industry experts situated at the heart of the global sport industry. Each masterclass has been tailored to provide an immersive learning experience for those seeking to acquire a deeper practical knowledge of a specific area in the business of sport and beyond.

To find out more about our sports business Professional Programmes, click here.