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    Johns Hopkins University

    Teaching Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Peer Review, Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Writing, Syllabus Development, Student Engagement, Writing and Editing, Instructional Strategies, Literacy, Developing Training Materials, Storytelling, Empowerment, Differentiated Instruction, Course Development, Mentorship, Language Competency, Creativity, Critical Thinking

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Photography Techniques: Light, Content, and Sharing

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Image Quality, Peer Review, Digital Publishing, Creativity, Information Privacy, Web Design and Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universiteit Leiden

    International Humanitarian Law in Theory and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Proceedings, International Relations, Conflict Management, Child Welfare, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Legal Research, Case Law, Journalism, Research, Investigation, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Huddersfield Sandbox

    Creating Ethical Media and Journalism

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Media and Communications, Content Creation, Digital Media Strategy, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Media, Accountability, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Data Privacy Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Security, Journalism, Emerging Technologies, Media and Communications, Internet Of Things, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    703 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Fake News Detection with Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Plot (Graphics), Artificial Neural Networks, Matplotlib, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Tensorflow, Natural Language Processing, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Machine Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    263 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Working with the Media

    Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Media Relations, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Crisis Management, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Branding, Communication Strategies, Storytelling

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    94 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Responsible Reporting on Suicide for Journalists

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Health Education, Public Health, Media and Communications, Interviewing Skills, Advocacy, Mental Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Copenhagen

    Data Literacy – What is it and why does it matter?

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Journalism, Analytical Skills, Big Data, Information Privacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    192 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    فن رواية القصص | The Art of Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Public Speaking, Influencing

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Periodismo digital y combate a las fake news

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Research, Investigation, Media and Communications, Writing, Interviewing Skills, Community Outreach, Public Affairs, Cybersecurity, Storytelling, Content Creation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Fraud detection, Diversity Awareness, Editing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    665 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Science Communication: Communicating Trustworthy Information in the Digital World

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, Public Affairs, Research, Technical Communication, Driving engagement, Scientific Methods, Persuasive Communication, Digital Communications, Threat Detection, Interpersonal Communications, Public Policies, Policy Development, Content Creation, Social Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Teaching Writing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Photography Techniques: Light, Content, and Sharing: Michigan State University
  • International Humanitarian Law in Theory and Practice : Universiteit Leiden
  • Creating Ethical Media and Journalism: Huddersfield Sandbox
  • Data Privacy Fundamentals: Northeastern University
  • Fake News Detection with Machine Learning: Coursera Project Network
  • Working with the Media: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Responsible Reporting on Suicide for Journalists: Johns Hopkins University
  • Data Literacy – What is it and why does it matter?: University of Copenhagen
  • فن رواية القصص | The Art of Storytelling: Alfaisal University | KLD

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