Latest courses
Level up your skill set and give yourself an original edge. Our free Journalism Now online interactive courses are designed and led by industry experts with most courses also supporting your Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Covering War and Conflict
FOR THE RECORD: how to document stories from a war zone (for reporters and crew)
This course aims to train journalists on best practice when it comes to documenting and archiving, including from scenes of possible war crimes, and explains why it is necessary.
FOR THE RECORD: how to document stories from a war zone (for newsroom journalists)
The war in Ukraine is being fought on the ground and also online. This course is designed to be a journalistic tool making clear the distinction between journalism and judicial investigation.
На замітку: висвітлення війни в Україні
Надання журналістам рекомендацій щодо найкращих практик документування та архівування матеріалів під час війни, в тому числі з місць можливих воєнних злочинів.
Rethinking Disinformation
Is it time to rethink how we tackle disinformation?
Learn why and how conspiracy theories spread and how psychology is helping journalists fight back.
Explore our course on AI
Artificial Intelligence in the newsroom: the ethical approach
The first course to be developed for the JTI Campus, it’s designed to help to equip you to navigate the issues and develop your own policy on AI.
Courses on Telegram app
Telegram course: Reacting to a chemical attack
Available via the Telegram app, with the help of chemical and biological weapons expert Hamish de Bretton-Gordon.
Реагування на хімічну або біологічну атаку
Telegram курс розроблений Фондом Томсона та експертом з хімічної та біологічної зброї Хаміша де Бреттон-Гордона.
Safety advice: nuclear incident
Our new course is available on smartphones via the encrypted messaging app Telegram in Ukrainian and English.
Поради з безпеки: ядерний інцидент
Наш новий курс доступний на смартфонах через додаток для зашифрованих повідомлень Telegram українською та англійською мовами.
Journalism Now courses
News Writing
News Writing: The art of storytelling
Learn how to write news stories in an effective and engaging way led by award-winning journalist Ewen MacAskill.
Advanced Writing: The art of storytelling
The Pulitzer prize-winning team that brought you the Edward Snowden story reveal the secrets to great journalism.
News Analysis: The art of storytelling
The third in our storytelling series from Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Ewen MacAskill is packed with ideas to help you write incisive, illuminating and intelligent news analysis.
Environmental journalism | Why local matters
Environmental journalism | Why local matters: Sources
Investigate local environmental stories and their possible links to climate change.
Environmental journalism | Why local matters: Storytelling
Cover environmental stories and address climate change in a way that engages audiences.
Environmental journalism | Why local matters: Safety
Learn how to stay safe online and when facing physical threats and intimidation.
Ahora disponible en español
Periodismo ambiental | Por qué lo local importa: Las fuentes
Visit the dedicated environmental journalism area on our website for course information, learning videos and expert insight.
African Stories
African Stories: A guide for journalists on how to tell better stories about Africa
In collaboration with Africa No Filter, a course designed to give you a fresh approach to telling stories about Africa. There's also an opportunity to have your story published.
The Guide to Podcasting
The Guide to Podcasting: Prepping the Big Idea
Discover the power of audio, how to engage your listener and the building blocks you need to tell your story.
The Guide to Podcasting: Making it
The best story telling techniques and how to record, edit and promote your podcast.
Investigative journalism in Rwanda
Investigative journalism in Rwanda
Hone your investigative skills with our brand-new course for journalists working in Rwanda (Kinyarwanda language.)
Isomo ry'itangazamakuru ricukumbuye mu Rwanda
Tyaza ubumenyi bwawe mu itangazamakuru ricukumbuye wiga isomo ryacu rishya ryateguriwe abanyamakuru bakorera mu Rwanda. Iri somo riboneka mu rurimi rw’Ikinyarwanda.
Recent feedback
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