Academy

Communication & media training courses

The 10 Billion Solutions Academy offers courses and resources designed to empower individuals and organizations to communicate effectively. Whether you’re looking to master event moderation, refine your storytelling, or enhance your communications strategies, our programs provide the tools and knowledge to help you grow and make a meaningful impact.
GROUPS

Delivering Memorable Events - A moderator's Course

If you want to captivate audiences, ensure smooth conversations, and convey information effectively but need to sharpen these skills, this course is for you.

Our training equips you with the techniques and tools to deliver impactful experiences. Whether you’re experienced or just starting, join us to unlock your potential and elevate your event hosting and moderating skills.

What to expect from this exclusive Masterclass

Before the course, send us a previous example and we will analyse your moderation style and give you personalised feedback.

  • Small groups (10-people max. groups)
  • 4-hour online course:
    • Day 1: 2h Masterclass with questions and answers 
    • Day 2: 2h Practice session with personalised feedback
  • Access to a copy of the guide of the course
  • Access to the video recording of your practice session 
  • Access to the 10 Billion Solutions Academy LinkedIn Group – Only accessible to our trainees
  • You will receive a course certificate

COURSE CALENDAR

Coming soon new dates! Remember that we also have 1:1 consulting!

Moderator's Course

Delivering memorable events

15:00 - 16:00 CET
PRICE: €200 EXCL. VAT
ON-DEMAND

Tailor-made communication courses for groups and individuals

“We fail to communicate”; “we don’t reach our audience”. We hear this all too often from clients and partners frustrated because they are unable to communicate with impact.

We help you improve your communications. We design tailor-made courses in public speaking, talking to the media, events moderation, among others.  

Tell us about your needs and together we will design a tailor-made programme according to your knowledge, resources and organisational culture. Improve your communications now!

ON-DEMAND

Media training: for clear, confident and impactful communication

In today’s world, strong communication is key to influencing public opinion and driving policy decisions. At 10 Billion Solutions Academy, we provide expert media training to help you deliver clear, impactful messages and excel in interviews.

Our on-demand media training will provide:

  • Strategic messaging: Learn to craft and convey messages that resonate with diverse audiences.
  • Media interaction skills: Gain confidence in press interviews, conferences, and media management.
  • Performance review: Analyze past media engagements to identify strengths and areas for growth.

Tailored to individual needs, our training is available in English, French, or Spanish, with options for one-on-one or group sessions. Expand your media presence, connect with your audience, and shape public opinion effectively.

Let’s talk about your needs!

Testimonials

Marta Garriga Massoni
Marta Garriga MassoniUNCCD
" The course was well-structured, and to the point. Mariana's approach makes the course very useful and applicable to real-world scenarios. "
Salim Stokey
Salim StokeyGlobal Center on Adaptation
"Mariana's expertise and guidance allowed me to approach the event with confidence and authenticity."
John Hay
John HayUN Climate Change
"Mariana’s advice was very helpful. I got a better sense of important technical aspects to pay attention to and useful tips on how to speak in a convincing way. "
Giulia Ferraro
Giulia FerraroHead of Operations
"The highlight of the session was the tailored advice on my presentation style (strengths and weaknesses) and the practical advice on how to improve my LinkedIn page. It was just what I needed! "
Susana Camacho-Vivar
Susana Camacho-Vivar
Mariana ensured an impeccable experience, particularly due to her quick grasp and expert knowledge of what I needed and the professional context I come from. I also greatly valued her feedback, which was both direct and gentle, and which allowed for concrete improvements in a relatively short timeframe. Thank you!
Eliott Wood
Eliott Wood
"For me this was very valuable session as it allowed me to get important tips on how to conduct myself in an interview, including on aspects I had never considered, for instance on none-verbal communication which I found to be very interesting and helpful."
Oyuki Ang Anaya
Oyuki Ang AnayaFormer Head of Field Unit at UNHCR
“Mariana’s approach is both professional and supportive, making it easy to identify areas for improvement while feeling encouraged. I highly recommend her to anyone preparing for interviews, especially in the humanitarian field. I look forward to continuing to work with her to improve my communication skills.”
Susana Camacho Vivar
Susana Camacho Vivar
"Mariana me proporcionó una experiencia impecable, sobre todo gracias a su rápida comprensión y su profundo conocimiento de lo que necesitaba y del contexto profesional en el que me muevo. También valoré mucho sus comentarios, que fueron directos y respetuosos, y que me permitieron introducir mejoras concretas en un plazo relativamente corto. ¡Muchas gracias!"
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Meet your trainer

Mariana Castaño Cano is an expert Moderator and Master of Ceremonies for climate and sustainability events with over 20 years of experience. She can fluently conduct any event in English, French or Spanish. She can also be a guest and keynote speaker touching on topics related to broad climate and sustainability issues. As an experienced international reporter, Mariana can conduct interviews with high-profile speakers both in-person or online. 

Her career  uniquely blends advanced communication skills, deep knowledge of environmental and  security issues, and a committed background in international journalism.

Mariana’s substantial  journalism career, including  roles as a journalist and  newscast presenter at Radio France Internationale and Television Española (TVE), has  honed her adeptness in  handling complex information  and transforming it into  accessible, compelling narratives. 

Communications Toolkit

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Have a question or a special request?

If you have questions, wish to book an individual training session or want to discuss a tailor-made course for your organization, send us an email! 

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