Global Certificate in Digital News Gathering
-- viewing nowThe Global Certificate in Digital News Gathering is a comprehensive course designed to equip learners with essential skills for the modern news industry. Its importance lies in its focus on digital tools and techniques that are revolutionizing news gathering and reporting.
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• Digital News Gathering Techniques: Understanding the latest methods for gathering news in the digital age, including social media monitoring, online research, and data journalism.
• Digital Tools for News Gathering: Exploring the latest tools and technologies for news gathering, including content management systems, mobile journalism, and multimedia storytelling.
• Verification and Fact-checking: Learning the best practices for verifying and fact-checking digital content, including image and video verification, and using fact-checking tools and resources.
• Ethics in Digital News Gathering: Examining the ethical considerations of digital news gathering, including privacy, consent, and source protection.
• Data Journalism: Understanding how to use data to tell compelling stories, including data visualization, data cleaning, and data analysis.
• Social Media and News Gathering: Exploring the role of social media in news gathering, including how to monitor social media for news, engage with sources on social media, and verify social media content.
• Multimedia Storytelling: Learning how to tell stories using multiple media formats, including text, images, video, and audio.
• Mobile Journalism: Understanding how to use mobile devices for news gathering, including shooting and editing video, recording audio, and writing on the go.
• Cybersecurity for Journalists: Examining the cybersecurity risks faced by journalists and learning how to protect themselves and their sources online.
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Entry Requirements
- 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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