Editorial Calendars & Workflow Management Training Course

Editorial Calendars & Workflow Management Training Course

Foundation | 5 days | Face to Face / Online / Elearning | Certificate
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Course Overview

Course Summary
Course Title Editorial Calendars & Workflow Management Training Course
Organization Tech For Development (T4D)
Venue Tech For Development (T4D) Training Centre
Duration 5 days
Target Industries
Target Job Roles
Course Fees (Face-to-Face) USD 1,500/KES 99,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Course Fees (Virtual) USD 1,000/KES 70,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Training Modes Virtual and face-to-face training
Payment Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course
Accreditation Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Course Overview
This course provides a practical guide to building and managing an effective editorial calendar. Participants will learn to choose the right tools, establish clear workflows, manage approvals, and ensure their team delivers content on time and on strategy.

Course Duration
5 Days

Target Audience

  • Content Managers and Marketing Project Managers

  • Team Leaders and Editors

  • Marketing Coordinators and Operations Specialists

  • Professionals responsible for content production processes

Personal Impact

  • Gain control over content deadlines and publishing schedules

  • Learn to manage stakeholders and streamline approvals

  • Develop skills to use project management tools effectively for content

Organizational Impact

  • Eliminate content chaos and last-minute rushes

  • Improve team collaboration and visibility

  • Ensure strategic alignment across all published content

Course Objectives

  • Evaluate and select the right tool for your team's needs (Trello, Asana, Airtable)

  • Build a holistic calendar integrating all content channels

  • Define clear workflows and approval processes

  • Establish a backlog and ideation process

  • Implement and manage the calendar for ongoing success

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Course Modules

Course Outline

Module 1: Tool Selection & Calendar Foundations

  • Comparing options (Trello, Asana, Airtable, CoSchedule)

  • Setting up a master calendar and content database

  • Case Study: How a media company manages 500 pieces of content monthly

Module 2: Workflow Design & Process Mapping

  • Defining stages from ideation to publication and promotion

  • Role assignment and responsibility mapping

  • Real-Life Project: Map the current and ideal workflow for your team

Module 3: Ideation, Backlog Management & Content Planning

  • Techniques for continuous idea generation

  • Backlog management and prioritization frameworks

  • Case Study: How a content team plans its quarterly themes

Module 4: Approval Systems, Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

  • Streamlining feedback and avoiding bottlenecks

  • Managing stakeholder expectations and reviews

  • Real-Life Project: Design an approval workflow for a regulated industry

Module 5: Calendar Rollout, Team Training & Ongoing Management

  • Rolling out the new system and training the team

  • Calendar maintenance and continuous improvement

  • Case Study: Implementing a new editorial calendar across global teams

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Course Administration

Methodology

Instructor-led sessions use a blended learning approach combining presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work, delivered by seasoned industry experts. All facilitation and course materials are in English, so participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Training Venue

The training will be held at the Tech For Development Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

Accommodation & Airport Transfer

Arranged upon request.For reservations contact the Training Officer:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179

Tailor-Made

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our T4D Training Centre or at a convenient location.

Payment

Payment should be transferred to the T4D account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected].

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