About GMCA

GMCA is Guyana's premier training institution for media, communication, and public information professionals; equipping individuals with practical skills, ethical grounding, and industry-ready expertise to serve national development with excellence.

The Guyana Media and Communication Academy was established to build national capacity in media and communication, ensuring professionals across sectors are equipped to inform, engage, and serve the public responsibly.




Message from Office of the Prime Minister's Department of Public Affairs

Welcome to the Guyana Media and Communication Academy. We are committed to shaping Guyana's media professionals of tomorrow with excellence, ethics, and skill.
The GMCA is an initiative of the Office of the Prime Minister's Department of Public Affairs. We are on a mission to empower the next generation of media leaders! With our immersive, three-month training program and internships!

- Minister Kwame McKoy

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What We Do, What We Value

Professional Training

Hands-on, industry-aligned programmes responding to Guyana's evolving media and communication needs.

Certification & Standards

Structured training with clear certification pathways grounded in ethics and professionalism.

Industry-Ready Skills

Graduates prepared for immediate impact across journalism, broadcasting, public relations, and digital media.

National Service

Training communicators to responsibly inform, engage, and serve the Guyanese public.

In Partnership With Coursera

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  • Advanced Videography: Commercial Filmmaking Essentials
  • AI Video Creation: A Beginner's Guide to Realistic AI Videos
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  • Low Poly Art For Video Games

Who We Train

  • Aspiring media and communication professionals
  • Public servants and government communicators
  • Media practitioners seeking certification or upskilling
  • Corporate and NGO communication officers
  • Young professionals entering the media industry

Admissions

All courses under this program are free and accessible from anywhere, including a mobile app. Take the next step in your professional development. Start your learning journey today by registering below. An invitation email to your program will be sent to you within 24 hours, once your status as a Government of Guyana employee is verified.



Intake Timeline

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Your application will be reviewed and processed

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Once successful, you receive an email with confirmation and further instructions.

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From Classroom to Career! The Guyana Media and Communication Academy's 2024 Cohort Embarks on Exciting Internship Journey with NCN, DPI, Guyana Chronicle, Guyana Times, MTV, and Newsroom – Paving the Way for Future Media Stars!
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This is a great opportunity for our Hinterland people! Training is FREE of cost! Get registered now! #MediaandCommunicationAcademy
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This is a great opportunity for our Hinterland people! Training is FREE of cost! Get registered now! #MediaandCommunicationAcademy
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This is a great opportunity for our Hinterland people! Training is FREE of cost! Get registered now! #MediaandCommunicationAcademy
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