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Live production training for every stage of your career

Every course at breaknowly runs inside a real control room or studio, so what you learn transfers straight onto a live shift.

Trainee operating a vision mixer during a switching course25% off

Multi-Camera Switching Intensive

5 days

A hands-on introduction to vision mixing across multiple camera feeds, cue-following, and clean live switching.

  • Operate a professional vision mixer confidently
  • Follow director calls in real time
  • Build clean, broadcast-ready transitions
£895£1,195
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Trainee director calling a live studio shoot25% off

Live Directing Intensive

2 weeks

Learn to call a live show from the control room — crew communication, shot calling, and split-second decisions.

  • Direct a full multi-camera studio floor
  • Manage talkback and crew communication
  • Handle live contingencies without losing the show
£1,650£2,200
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Trainee configuring a live streaming encoder setup25% off

Streaming & Remote Production

1 week

Apply broadcast discipline to cloud switchers, encoders, and multi-platform live streaming workflows.

  • Configure and operate streaming encoders
  • Manage remote and hybrid production setups
  • Deliver reliable multi-platform live streams
£1,050£1,400
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Trainees discussing a production rundown during a management course26% off

Broadcast Production Management

2 weeks

Move from operator to manager: rundowns, crew scheduling, budgets, and client communication for live productions.

  • Plan and manage a live production rundown
  • Coordinate crews and technical resources
  • Communicate confidently with clients and broadcasters
£1,450£1,950
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Trainee completing an assessed live production exercise28% off

Broadcast Operator Pathway

8 weeks

Our flagship programme combining switching, directing, streaming, and management into one accredited pathway.

  • Complete every core breaknowly module
  • Graduate with a full assessed live production
  • Access placement support with partner studios
£2,450£3,400
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Outside broadcast van with satellite equipment

Control Room Open Day

Half day

A guided visit to a working control room to meet trainers, see live equipment, and ask questions before enrolling.

  • Tour a professional broadcast control room
  • Meet current instructors and trainees
  • Get personalised course recommendations

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