Conflict Reporting (War Correspondent) Course
Gain mastery in conflict reporting through practical tools focused on safety, sourcing, and frontline storytelling. The training covers risk management, digital security, trauma-informed interviewing techniques, and ethical practices to ensure protection for yourself, your team, and vulnerable sources while producing credible war coverage. Ideal for aspiring war correspondents seeking hands-on preparation for high-stakes environments.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Conflict Reporting (War Correspondent) Training equips participants with essential practical tools for safe and ethical operations in hostile environments. Key areas include story selection, reliable sourcing, field reporting techniques, comprehensive safety protocols, logistical planning, and digital security measures under intense pressure. Participants will develop resilience, safeguard vulnerable sources, and manage sensitive information responsibly through targeted, high-impact sessions tailored for real-world conflict zones.
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Develop skills
- Apply conflict zone safety protocols including HEFAT training, PPE usage, and medevac procedures in real field conditions.
- Master hostile environment reporting by securing sources, verifying information, and filing stories under pressure.
- Implement digital security for journalists through device encryption, data protection, and operational security management.
- Uphold ethical standards in war coverage by obtaining consent, protecting vulnerable individuals, and minimising potential harm.
- Build psychological resilience by recognising trauma indicators and applying quick, effective self-care strategies.
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