Journalism Course
This Local Investigative Journalism Course equips you with essential skills for community-focused reporting. You will learn to interview sources thoughtfully, scrutinise records and data, confirm online evidence, and compose ethical, straightforward news pieces that ensure accountability from authorities while safeguarding vulnerable groups in your neighbourhood.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Acquire hands-on skills to probe community events around schools safely and effectively. This focused course teaches evaluating sources, conducting sensitive interviews, analysing documents and data, making 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 area.
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Develop skills
- Investigative reporting: organise quick, moral local investigations with reliable sources.
- Records analysis: interpret police reports, school records, and detect key alterations.
- Data and FOIA skills: access crime figures, utilise public data, and submit effective requests.
- Interview mastery: conduct sensitive discussions, shield young people, and confirm statements.
- Straight news writing: build unbiased openings, include background, and dodge legal issues.
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