Investigative Journalism Course
Gain expertise in investigative journalism by developing strong hypotheses, accessing public records, scrutinising contracts and data, safeguarding sources, and constructing resilient stories that reveal misconduct in municipal governance, enduring legal and editorial review. This course equips you with essential tools for impactful, credible reporting in public interest matters.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This focused Investigative Journalism Course imparts practical abilities to investigate and confirm intricate stories of public concern. You will learn to access civic records, scrutinise agreements and finances, formulate reliable hypotheses, and handle informants securely. Additionally, practise data validation, consulting specialists, organising narratives, legal checks, and follow-ups after release to deliver precise, robust, influential reports.
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Develop skills
- Mining municipal records: swiftly extract leads from minutes, budgets, and contracts.
- Contract analysis: identify irregularities, overpricing, and suspicious vendors quickly.
- Source security: implement ethical, legal, and digital protections in practical scenarios.
- Fact verification: validate data, documents, and expert inputs for robust reporting.
- Narrative building: craft compelling investigative stories fit for publication.
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