Citizen Journalism Courses and Certifications

Citizen Journalism

Citizen Journalism with Omari Salisbury, Kenna Klosterman

• CreativeLive
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Taste of Chicken and Citizen Journalism

Explore the subjective nature of truth and the importance of citizen journalism through the analogy of chicken taste, emphasizing the value of multiple perspectives in understanding complex issues.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

International Communication and East Asian Affairs (1)

10 ratings at Coursera

Explore international communication trends, focusing on Taiwan and Asia. Covers news flow, media technology, cultural identity, and nation branding. Gain insights into Taiwan's evolving communication landscape.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Journalism in the Digital Era

Explore the transformation of journalism in the digital age, from multimedia storytelling to data reporting, while addressing ethical challenges and evolving business models in modern newsrooms.

• Swayam
• 8 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

TED

How Cellphones, Twitter, Facebook Can Make History

Explore how social media and mobile technology empower citizens in repressive regimes to report real news, bypassing censorship and reshaping political landscapes.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

How Social Media Might Help You Survive the Next Big Disaster

Explore how social media and technology empower citizens to participate in disaster response, revolutionizing information sharing and emergency management during crises.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Web Summit

The Future of Communication

Experts discuss how communication platforms can foster meaningful, secure conversations while managing information overload and privacy concerns in the digital age.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

University of the Witwatersrand

Activism and Citizen Journalism through Media

2 reviews

Learn to use media for social justice with this 4-week course from the University of the Witwatersrand. Gain skills in story pitching, media selection, and ethical activism.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Journalism Skills for Engaged Citizens

11 ratings at Coursera

Develop essential journalism skills for citizen reporting: news writing, interviewing, source management, legal rights, and ethical practices. Conduct a mock investigation to enhance participation in the modern news landscape.

• Coursera
• 22 hours
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Print and Broadcast Journalism

1 review

This 4 credit, 15 weeks MOOCs course is being offered for Post Graduate students interested in making a career in the field of Journalism.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Finished
• Free Online Course

«Ловцы человеков» или социальные сети в медиа, бизнесе, рекрутинге и образовании

Изучение социальных сетей и их влияния на медиа, бизнес, рекрутинг и образование. Освоение навыков эффективной работы в цифровой среде для профессионального и личного развития.

• Coursera
• 7 weeks
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Платформы социальных медиа: история, аудитории, возможности использования

Изучение истории, аудиторий и возможностей использования социальных медиа платформ. Освоение навыков эффективной коммуникации в цифровой среде для профессионального и личностного развития.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)