Journalism Ethics Course
Gain mastery in journalism ethics through hands-on tools for verifying leaks, protecting sources, navigating legal risks, and crafting responsible stories. Publish impactful investigations that safeguard sources, reduce harm, and foster enduring audience trust while upholding professional standards in high-pressure environments.

4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This practical course builds strong ethical decision-making skills for investigative journalism. You'll learn evidence-based reporting, source protection, secure leak checks, and responsible publishing. It covers managing legal risks in Latin America, protecting confidential data, handling conflicts of interest, and creating newsroom policies to maintain public trust, safety, and credibility over time.
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Develop skills
- Ethical story building: Deliver verified, transparent reports quickly with minimal harm.
- Legal risk handling: Manage defamation, privacy issues, and takedown demands securely.
- Source safeguarding: Apply encryption, threat assessment, and secure confidentiality protocols.
- Leak validation: Confirm documents, data, and audio for robust investigations.
- Newsroom crisis prep: Develop policies for leaks, staff safety, and publication disputes.
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