Certificate in
Professional
Media
From Theory to Practice: Become a Media Professional Today. A comprehensive, TVEC-registered programme taught by Presidential Award-winning journalists and industry leaders.
Programme Modules
CPM-01
Fundamentals of Media & Communication
15 hrs
CPM-02
Electronic Media — TV & Radio
66 hrs
CPM-03
Print Media & Journalism
21 hrs
CPM-04
Digital & New Media
36 hrs
CPM-05
Entrepreneurship in Media
6 hrs
CPM-06
Final Production — Capstone
Capstone
Accreditations & Recognitions
144+
Learning Hours
6
Specialist Modules
6+
Award-Winning Lecturers
TVEC
Nationally Registered
Overview
Course Overview
The Certificate in Professional Media (CPM) is designed to transform aspiring media professionals into confident, skilled, and ethical practitioners. The programme combines strong academic foundations with intensive hands-on training, preparing graduates for careers in journalism, broadcasting, digital media, public relations, and content creation.
This course is designed to help students develop:
- Ability to communicate effectively across print, broadcast, and digital media.
- Skills to analyze and evaluate media, recognizing biases and misinformation.
- Practical knowledge in news gathering, reporting, and editing for various media.
- Understanding of digital platforms and social media for content creation and distribution.
- Hands-on experience in video shooting, sound recording, and editing.
Curriculum
Programme Modules
Six structured modules — spanning 144+ learning hours — covering every dimension of modern professional media.
Faculty
Taught by Industry Leaders
Every module is delivered by practising media professionals — award-winning journalists, news anchors, producers, and digital strategists actively shaping Sri Lanka's media landscape.
Dr. Nayana Suraweera
Head of Academic
PhD in Media Education — University of Colombo Sri Palee Campus
Mr. Sanka Amarjith Perera
Lecturer — Media Law & Broadcasting
Attorney at Law — Supreme Court of Sri Lanka | Former Announcer, Hiru FM & Sirasa FM | News Presenter, TV Derana
Mr. Chaminda Gunarathna
Lecturer — TV Journalism & News Production
News Anchor & Producer, Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation | Presidential Award 2025 | People's Excellence Award 2024 | Sumathi, Raigam & State Award Winner
Ms. Dushani Nanayakkara
Lecturer — Investigative Journalism
Senior News Anchor & Producer — Sirasa TV, Swarnavahini & Hiru TV | State Television Award 2019 & 2020 | Sumathi Tele Award — Best Current News Reporting 2023
Ms. Hasini Ekanayake
Lecturer — Digital Journalism
Digital News Team Lead — Independent Television Network (ITN) | Reuters Digital Journalism Certification | Former Web News Editor, EAP Broadcasting (Swarnavahini Group)
Mr. Amila Balasooriya
Head of Media Faculty
Head of Monara Digital News | 23 Years in Television & Digital News | Executive Member, SAARC Journalists Forum | Former Head of News, FREEEYE.lk
Assessment
Assessment & Certification
Continuous Practical Assessment
70%
- •Participation in practical sessions
- •Weekly assignments & media production tasks
- •Digital content, news reports & multimedia projects
Final Assessment
30%
- •Complete news package or multimedia production
- •Script, editing & final presentation
- •Evaluation of overall skills across all modules
Capstone — Final Production (CPM-06)
The capstone module requires a collaborative, portfolio-quality media production with full access to DOA's studio, equipment, and expert guidance. Assessed via Final VIVA Presentation (100 Marks).
Certificate in Communication & Media Studies
Awarded on successful completion of both theory and practical modules, with a minimum passing grade in the final assessment. Nationally accredited by TVEC.
Programme at a Glance
- Programme Code
- CPM
- Duration
- Short Course
- Schedule
- Flexible — Weekdays & Weekends
- Learning Hours
- 144+ hours
- Assessment
- 70% Practical + 30% Final
- Accreditation
- TVEC Registered
- Next Intake
- April 2026
- Location
- 640, Galle Road, Moratuwa
Who Should Enroll?
- •Aspiring journalists and media professionals
- •School leavers passionate about media and communication
- •Professionals seeking to improve media literacy and production skills
- •Content creators wanting to go beyond social media
- •Anyone who wants a career in TV, radio, or digital journalism
Apply / Enquire Now
Interested in the April 2026 intake? Leave your details and our team will reach out within 24 hours.
Skills
Skills You Will
Walk Away With
Industry-relevant skills developed through hands-on, practical training in DOA's professional media facilities.
Career Pathways
Where Can This Take You?
TV News Presenter
Radio Announcer
Print Journalist
Digital Content Creator
Video Producer
Media Entrepreneur
April 2026 — Limited Seats
YOUR MEDIA
CAREER STARTS
HERE.
Join Sri Lanka's most practical media programme — trained by Presidential Award-winning journalists in a real studio environment.