Journalism Courses and Certifications

Introduction to Journalism and Reporting

Explore what makes good journalism as you learn about its origins and where news reporting stands today.

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

A Reporter’s Toolkit for the Digital Age

Learn essential skills and useful tools to help you become a reporter in a social media and digital era.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Journalism and Reporting

Explore what makes good journalism as you learn about its origins and where news reporting stands today.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

A Reporter’s Toolkit for the Digital Age

Learn essential skills and useful tools to help you become a reporter in a social media and digital era.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Feature Writing

Explore the role of a feature writer and the key ingredients to use in your own writing to create a stand-out feature article.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 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

Video Journalism: Storytelling Techniques

89 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Follow along with a digital media producer and former TV news reporter as he plans and shoots a complete human-interest story.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2 hours 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Journalism 101 - Introduction to News Writing

Learn essential news writing skills for various media, covering structure, style, and types of stories. Develop the ability to craft timely, factual articles with professional competency.

• Skillshare
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Video Journalism: Shooting Techniques

41 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Presents practical tips on shooting video with shots and angles that support your story and make it more visually interesting.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2 hours 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Break Into Journalism : pitch & publish to high authority publications.

Learn insider techniques to pitch and publish in prestigious publications, boosting your journalism career with expert strategies for finding stories, crafting angles, and building relationships with editors.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Writing a Perfect News Article

Learn essential news writing techniques, journalistic conventions, and ethical practices to enhance your writing skills across various genres and professional contexts.

• Skillshare
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

How to Get Your Feature Articles Published

Learn how to research, write, and pitch a winning story to get your feature article published in a major publication.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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

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

Meet The Press: Beginner's Guide To Freelance Journalism

Learn essential skills for freelance journalism, from crafting pitches to conducting interviews. Gain industry insights and resources to kickstart your career in this comprehensive guide.

• Skillshare
• 1-2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available