Global Certificate in Crisis Reporting: Field Techniques

• Crisis Reporting Fundamentals: Understanding the principles and ethics of crisis reporting, identifying different types of crises, and the role of a crisis reporter.
• Field Safety and Security: Recognizing and assessing potential hazards and risks in crisis zones, implementing safety protocols, and understanding basic first aid.
• Interviewing Techniques: Developing effective interviewing strategies, building rapport with sources, and respecting cultural and ethical sensitivities.
• Digital Security: Protecting digital equipment, data, and communication in crisis zones, and understanding best practices for online safety and privacy.
• Mobile Journalism: Utilizing smartphones for reporting, shooting, and editing video and audio content, and understanding mobile journalism workflow.
• Visual Storytelling: Incorporating visual elements in crisis reporting, such as photos, videos, and graphics, and understanding visual storytelling techniques.
• Social Media and Crowdsourcing: Using social media for sourcing information, verifying content, and engaging with audiences, and understanding the ethical implications of crowdsourcing.
• Data Journalism: Collecting, analyzing, and visualizing data for crisis reporting, and understanding data journalism best practices.
• Legal and Ethical Considerations: Understanding legal and ethical issues in crisis reporting, such as defamation, privacy, and accuracy, and implementing best practices for ethical reporting.

Note: The above list of units is intended to provide a general overview of the essential topics that may be covered in a Global Certificate in Crisis Reporting: Field Techniques program. The actual curriculum may vary depending on the institution or course provider.