Journalism Courses and Certifications

Gathering and Developing the News

510 ratings at Coursera

Develop essential journalistic skills: newsgathering, interviewing, researching, and information processing. Learn to find credible sources, conduct effective interviews, and utilize modern tools for comprehensive reporting.

• Coursera
• 22 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Responsible Reporting on Suicide for Journalists

14 ratings at Coursera

Learn ethical and responsible techniques for reporting on suicide, understanding its impact on public health and how to create positive change through journalism.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Effectively delivering the news to your audience

315 ratings at Coursera

You will learn the process, planning, requirements of how journalists develop their news reports. There are many ways to report news reports, and you will learn different forms of how to perform reporting and writing to serve different audiences.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Capstone: Create your own professional journalistic portfolio

94 ratings at Coursera

Create a professional journalistic portfolio by conceptualizing, reporting, interviewing, researching, and compiling a news report from start to finish, showcasing skills learned throughout the Specialization.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

A Crash Course in Writing Well: Learn to Write with More Style, Flair, and Impact

2117 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn ways to improve your writing skills from former Wall Street Journal editor Shani Raja.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 3 hours 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

(English) International Standards on Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists

Explore international standards on freedom of expression and journalist safety through a multilingual, 5-module course featuring expert insights, case studies, and contemporary digital challenges.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 1-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Writing Feature Articles

Take a deep dive into the craft of writing feature articles in this course from the University of Cape Town.

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

Developing Feature Stories

Learn how to write rigorous and compelling feature stories in this course from the University of Cape Town.

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

MTTC Communication Arts (Secondary)(091): Practice & Study Guide

Comprehensive preparation for the MTTC Communication Arts exam, covering essential topics from communication components to analyzing messages, with flexible, mobile-friendly lessons designed by experts.

• Study.com
• 13 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

How to Become a Purpose-Driven Journalist

231 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Cultivate a successful career in journalism without compromising your values. Tune in to get insider tips from Norah O’Donnell, the anchor of the CBS Evening News.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Media and Communication Skills

1 review

Master fundamentals of mass communication, journalism, and advertising through practical training in writing, broadcasting, and digital media production skills.

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

Reporting and Editing for Print

1 review

Comprehensive training in print journalism covering news reporting, interviewing, editing, and writing techniques. Develop essential skills for a successful career in print media.

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

The Creative Spark: Brian Kaufman, Visual Journalist

13 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Wander around the Detroit Packard Plant with Brian Kaufman, a visual journalist whose multimedia projects help boost newspapers' relevance in the digital age.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Creative Inspirations: Richard Koci Hernandez, Multimedia Journalist

11 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Richard Koci Hernandez shares his journey from becoming a prolific photographer to forming his own brand of storytelling and multimedia journalism.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Talking Eyes Media: Multimedia Social Activism

3 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Ed Kashi and Julie Winokur discuss their artistic journeys and how their paths led them to create a nonprofit production company that tells stories about positive social change.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available