Advanced Certificate in Media & Platform Governance: Essentials

• Advanced Media Policy & Regulation: An in-depth exploration of national and international media policies and regulations, focusing on their impact on digital platforms and user rights. • Platform Governance & Content Moderation: Understanding the role of platforms in governing user-generated content, including policy development, enforcement, and the ethical implications of content moderation. • Data Privacy & Security in Media: Examining data protection laws, privacy principles, and security best practices to ensure user data is handled responsibly within media organizations and platforms. • Algorithmic Transparency & Accountability: An analysis of the role of algorithms in media platforms, including their impact on content distribution and user experiences, and strategies for promoting transparency and accountability. • Artificial Intelligence & Media Ethics: Investigating the opportunities and challenges presented by AI in the media landscape, with a focus on ethical considerations around automation, bias, and fairness. • Digital Rights Management & Intellectual Property: A comprehensive study of digital rights management systems, copyright laws, and intellectual property protection strategies for media platforms. • Freedom of Expression & Online Harm: Balancing the tension between promoting freedom of expression and mitigating online harm, with a focus on developing effective policies and strategies for addressing hate speech, misinformation, and cyberbullying. • Inclusive Media & Accessibility: An exploration of best practices for promoting inclusivity and accessibility in media platforms, including strategies for addressing issues related to gender, race, ethnicity, disability, and socio-economic status. • Media Literacy & Critical Thinking: An analysis of the role of media literacy in promoting informed citizenship and critical thinking, including strategies for developing media literacy programs and promoting digital citizenship.