Certificate in Journalism
The Certificate in Journalism is designed to provide individuals with
the foundational skills and knowledge needed to pursue a career in
journalism. This certification program covers various aspects of
journalism, including news writing, reporting, ethics, media law, and
digital journalism. Participants will learn how to research, gather, and
present news stories across different media platforms.
Skills Covered:
- News writing and reporting techniques
- Interviewing skills
- Research and fact-checking
- Media law and ethics
- Digital journalism and multimedia storytelling
- Newsroom management and editorial skills
Prerequisites:
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Curiosity and a passion for current affairs
- Basic computer literacy
Why is Journalism important?
- Provides a platform for informing, educating, and engaging the public
- Holds individuals and institutions accountable through investigative reporting
- Shapes public opinion and influences policy decisions
- Fosters transparency and democracy in society
Who should take the Journalism Exam?
- Journalists
- News Reporters
- Editors
- Freelance Writers
Journalism Certification Course Outline
Introduction to Journalism
News Writing and Reporting
Media Law and Ethics
Digital Journalism
Investigative Journalism
Multimedia Storytelling
Newsroom Management
Freelance Journalism
Certificate in Journalism FAQs
Who is a Journalist?
Journalism is one of the most demanding careers in today’s world with great opportunities and a profession where you can unveil your potential and open doors to new realms in your career. These journalists report news via the internet and other various multimedia platforms to provide the people with all the latest news around them. It is however a very reputed job and challenging as well.
What are the roles and responsibilities of these professionals?
Some of the major roles and responsibilities of these professionals include the following:
• Looking out for stories via contacts, press releases and other media.
• Writing original articles while paying attention to the tone and length of an article.
• Working closely with the news team, photographers and editors.
• Ensuring that the news is engaging the reader’s interest.
• They should possess strong written and oral communication skills to excel in this field.
Who is the target audience for this exam?
Anyone with a bachelor’s or a master’s degree in journalism, English, or any other related field can take this exam to boost their skills and increase their career opportunities.
What skills are required for this exam?
• Communication skills
• Writing skills
• English proficiency
• Social media marketing
• Basic computer knowledge
What are the career prospects after completing the exam successfully?
• Broadcast journalist.
• Editorial assistant.
• Magazine features editor.
• Magazine journalist.
• Newspaper journalist.
• Political risk analyst.
• Press sub-editor.
• Publishing copy-editor/proofreader.
What are the exam objectives?
• Journalism
• Learning Online Journalism
• Learning Communication Skills
• Learning Written Communication Skills
• Learning computer
• Internet
• Learning Online Reporting Process
• Learning Blogs and Blogging
• Learning Online Storytelling
• Social Media Reporting
• Learning Journalism Ethics
• Learning Media Laws
• Other Online Journalism
• Online Newspaper
• Learning Streaming Media
• Learning Electronic Publishing