Feed your curiosity with an iconic British brand

Whether you’ve always known you want to work with books or want to dip your toe in the water of a beloved brand – learn from the best as we take you behind the scenes of the UK’s biggest publisher.

Virtual experience

Explore careers

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Virtual Experience

Your Future, Edited – Explore Careers at Penguin

Our modules are perfectly positioned to help you explore the world of book making and set you up for future success. We’ll teach you everything you need to know about publishing and Penguin. You don’t need to know anything about books in advance (or even be a big reader!) – just start here.

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What is this Virtual Experience?

Feed your curiosity

Interactive online learning

Virtual Work Experience provides an engaging platform for you to explore different industries and careers remotely.

Make change happen

Practical skills development

You can complete real-world tasks and projects designed with top employers, helping you gain practical insights and workplace skills.

Always moving forward

Flexible and accessible

Programmes can be completed at your own pace and includes pre-recorded Springpod Sessions

We make books for everyone, because a book can change anyone.

We're the UK's largest publisher; made up of some 2,000 people and publishing an incredible range of books from cookery to classics, history to horror. Our doors are open to all kinds of talent, and we want everyone who works here to feel a sense of belonging. Collaboration, creativity, and entrepreneurship lie at the heart of what we do.

Beyond the book

Today, we continue to lead the industry. In a constantly changing world, we’re stretching the definition of the word publisher: working with all sorts of creative people - from TV production companies to A-list audiobook narrators - to connect with more readers than ever before, both through and beyond the book.

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New voices in publishing

In 1935, we invented the paperback, making quality books affordable for all. This mission remains at our heart: we make books for everyone, because a book can change anyone. We believe in bringing fresh perspectives and voices to publishing - could yours be one of them?

New voices in publishing

Building a book

We're stretching the definition of what it means to work with books. At Penguin, editors, technologists, designers, publicists, digital marketers, distributors, and many others come together to make each of our books a success. Each book is a unique project, with a space for every perspective and skillset.

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Feed your curiosity with an iconic British brand

Your Future, Edited – Explore Careers at Penguin

What is this Virtual Experience?

Feed your curiosity

Interactive online learning

Make change happen

Practical skills development

Always moving forward

Flexible and accessible

A simple sign-up process

1

Sign-up

Quick and free registration

2

Start learning

Access expert-led modules

3

Get certified

Gain a completion certificate

We make books for everyone, because a book can change anyone.

Beyond the book

New voices in publishing

New voices in publishing

Building a book