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Journalism Courses

Journalism courses can help you learn news writing, investigative techniques, multimedia storytelling, and ethical reporting practices. You can build skills in interviewing, fact-checking, and audience engagement strategies. Many courses introduce tools such as content management systems, social media platforms, and data visualization software, that support creating compelling narratives and reaching diverse audiences.


Popular Journalism Courses and Certifications


  • M

    Michigan State University

    Capstone: Create your own professional journalistic portfolio

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Journalism, Report Writing, Research Reports, Investigation, Research, Peer Review, Content Creation, Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Writing and Editing, Writing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    95 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The Museum of Modern Art

    透过摄影看世界

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Art History, Aesthetics, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Liberal Arts, Visual Storytelling, Storytelling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    101 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    International Communication and East Asian Affairs (3)

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, AI literacy, Media and Communications, Report Writing, Electronic Media, Storytelling, Responsible AI, International Relations, digital literacy, Writing, Natural Language Processing, Digital Communications, Telecommunications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Writing Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Research, Research Reports, Editing, Style Guides, Organizational Structure, Organizational Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    77 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    International Communication and East Asian Affairs (1)

    Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, International Relations, Journalism, Media Production, Culture, Branding, Communication Systems, Digital Communications, Political Sciences, Diplomacy, Brand Strategy, Digital Transformation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of London

    Introduction to Virtual Reality

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Application Design, Display Devices, Technical Design, Persona (User Experience), Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Sensory Systems Analysis, Journalism, Mental Health Therapies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Transmedia Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Peer Review, Storytelling, Video Game Development, Writing and Editing, Writing, Content Creation, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Constructive Feedback, Visual Storytelling

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    66 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Northwestern University

    Career 911: Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Public Speaking, Communication Strategies, Professionalism, Mentorship, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    173 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Memoir and Personal Essay: Managing Your Relationship with the Reader

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Creative Thinking, Relationship Building, Organizational Skills

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    261 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Nanjing University

    Data Processing Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Mining, Data Structures, Data Presentation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Scraping, Data Capture, Data Analysis, Python Programming, NumPy, Data Preprocessing, Data Visualization, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Programming Principles

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    378 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Teaching Texts and Forms

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Literacy, Storytelling, Creativity, Persuasive Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    International Communication and East Asian Affairs (2)

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Political Sciences, Public Affairs, Social Sciences, Media and Communications, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Diplomacy, Policy Analysis, Governance, Public Safety and National Security, Advocacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular journalism courses

  • Capstone: Create your own professional journalistic portfolio: Michigan State University
  • 透过摄影看世界: The Museum of Modern Art
  • International Communication and East Asian Affairs (3): National Taiwan University
  • Writing Skills for University Success: University of California, Irvine
  • International Communication and East Asian Affairs (1): National Taiwan University
  • Introduction to Virtual Reality: University of London
  • Transmedia Writing: Michigan State University
  • Career 911: Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare: Northwestern University
  • Memoir and Personal Essay: Managing Your Relationship with the Reader: Wesleyan University
  • Data Processing Using Python: Nanjing University

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