Journalism Course
This Local Investigative Journalism Course equips you with essential skills for community-focused reporting. You will learn to interview sensitively, scrutinise records and data, authenticate online evidence, and compose ethical, straightforward news pieces that ensure accountability from authorities while safeguarding vulnerable groups. Gain confidence in quick, moral investigations around local schools.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Acquire hands-on skills to probe school-nearby incidents responsibly and effectively. This focused course teaches evaluating sources, conducting sensitive interviews, analysing documents and data, filing FOIA requests, verifying digital content, and structuring impartial stories. Master protecting at-risk individuals, handling risks, staying organised, and delivering precise, responsible, impactful reports for your locality.
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Develop skills
- Investigative reporting: organise rapid, ethical local inquiries with reliable sources.
- Records analysis: interpret police reports, school papers, and detect key alterations.
- Data and FOIA expertise: retrieve crime figures, leverage public data, and submit precise requests.
- Interview proficiency: conduct trauma-sensitive discussions, shield minors, and confirm statements.
- Neutral news writing: build unbiased openings, include background, and dodge legal issues.
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