Advanced Certificate in Fact-Checking: Critical Thinking
-- viewing nowThe Advanced Certificate in Fact-Checking: Critical Thinking course is a comprehensive program designed to equip learners with essential fact-checking skills in high demand in today's digital age. This course focuses on critical thinking, research, and ethical decision-making, empowering learners to identify and combat misinformation effectively.
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• Introduction to Fact-Checking: An Overview
• Primary vs Secondary Sources: Identification and Evaluation
• Critical Thinking and Logical Fallacies: How to Recognize and Overcome Them
• Fact-Checking Techniques: Online Research and Verification Methods
• Fact-Checking Tools and Software: Maximizing Efficiency and Accuracy
• Ethics in Fact-Checking: Best Practices and Guidelines
• Interviewing Skills for Fact-Checkers: Extracting Reliable Information
• Fact-Checking Specializations: Politics, Science, Health, and Business
• Case Studies in Fact-Checking: Successes and Failures
• Continuous Learning and Development in Fact-Checking
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- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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