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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.

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'For the Record' series

Covering War and Conflict

With examples from Israel & Gaza, Sudan and more, the latest course in our collaboration with the EBU will teach you the importance of using the right language in reports, how to talk to survivors and how to archive videos and images.

للتوثيق: تغطية الحروب والنزاعات

أحدث دورة تدريبية بالتعاون مع اتحاد البثّ الأوروبي متاحة الآن باللغة العربية! تتضمن الدورة أمثلة من إسرائيل وغزة والسودان والمزيد، وتشرح أهمية استخدام اللغة الصحيحة في التقارير وكيفية إجراء مقابلات مع الناجين وكيفية أرشفة مقاطع الفيديو والصور.

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.

 

Also on Journalism Now

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. 

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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

Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Ewen MacAskill shares 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. 

 

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

"It is one of the best platforms for journalists willing to expand their knowledge and learn about other aspects of the profession. You also get a certificate!​"

– Meehika, India

"The delivery of the content was great. The instructor explained things clearly and showed us examples, which we could emulate in our own work. I especially liked how the courses featured views from a wide range of journalists or media organisations, such as the BBC and BuzzFeed."

– Imani, South Africa

"My goal was to learn how to build trust in my community with my reporting. The course was straight to the point regarding how a journalist can earn the trust of his/her community by being visible and authentic."

– Irene, Cameroon

"The mobile journalism course really improved my knowledge and skills. The trainer is well experienced and the course is interactive."

– Masbahur, Indonesia

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