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Advance Learning - Journalism and Digital Media is a pioneering online education provider specialising in the fields of journalism and digital media. Recognized for their expertise in research and pedagogy, they offer an extensive range of courses that blend academic rigour with practical application. Their curriculum is carefully designed to reflect the latest trends and challenges in the media landscape, making it a valuable resource for aspiring journalists and digital media professionals.

Focusing on key areas of interest, Advance Learning's courses cover a spectrum of topics, including investigative journalism, multimedia storytelling, and ethics in the digital age. They also delve into the nuances of social media management, digital marketing, and...
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Diploma in Journalism
10-15 hrs 76,587 learners
By Advance Learning - Journalism and Digitial Media
You Will Learn How To

Having completed this course you will be able to:

  • Describe the different types of journalist
  • Define the main criteria for a news story
  • Describe the different workflow's, roles and responsibilities in a newsroom
  • Explain the digital challenges facing journalists
  • Describe digital security principles
  • Explain the use of data in journalism
  • Explain the responsibilities of a free press in a free society
  • Describe what rights are essential in order for journalists to do their jobs
  • Explain the ethics of journalism
  • Explain how journalism enhances civil society
  • Explain how to produce investigative journalism to international standards
  • Describe the development and evolution of print media
  • List the different types of editor
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Journalism
Diploma in Journalism
10-15 hrs
76587 enrolled
Introduction to Journalism
3-4 hrs 14,756 learners
By Advance Learning - Journalism and Digitial Media
You Will Learn How To

Having completed this course you will be able to:

  • Define what is meant by news
  • Discuss the main factors that determine what is newsworthy
  • List the advantages and disadvantages of using a voice recorder
  • Develop accurate note-taking skills
  • Discuss the different stages of an interview
  • Organize the layout of a news story or article
  • Explain the different types of feature stories
  • Define and construct an editorial
  • Identify and recognize the key points of a story
  • Use quotes and attributions correctly in a news story
  • Develop fact checking methodologies
  • Explain how to maintain balance in the use of opinions and facts
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Journalism
Introduction to Journalism
3-4 hrs
14756 enrolled
Journalism in the Digital Age
1.5-3 hrs 9,570 learners
By Advance Learning - Journalism and Digitial Media
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain the classification of journalists
  • Discuss digital challenges facing journalists
  • Describe the different types of online attacks
  • Outline the main types of surveillance technology
  • List the main digital security principles
  • Outline methods journalists can use to become more efficient
  • Explain the different types of reporting models
  • Discuss the functions and formats of blogs
  • Identify the main techniques used in blogging
  • Compare the effectiveness the different types of graphics
  • Define what is meant by 'fair use' and plagiarism
  • Outline script writing techniques
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Journalism
Journalism in the Digital Age
1.5-3 hrs
9570 enrolled
Data Journalism and Media Standards
4-5 hrs 6,904 learners
By Advance Learning - Journalism and Digitial Media
You Will Learn How To

Having studied this course you will be able to:

  • List the three key main concepts for understanding data
  • Explain the use of data in journalism
  • Summarise the four main obstacles to the use of data in journalism
  • Describe how to access and request data
  • Outline the responsibilities of the free press, in a free society
  • Explain which rights are essential for journalists to be able to do their jobs
  • Discuss the issue of ethics in journalism
  • Explain how journalism enhances civil society
  • List the nine types of Freedom of Information exemptions
  • Outline how to produce investigative journalism to international standards
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Journalism
Data Journalism and Media Standards
4-5 hrs
6904 enrolled
Journalism and Print Media
3-4 hrs 8,946 learners
By Advance Learning - Journalism and Digitial Media
You Will Learn How To

Having completed this course you will be able to:

  • Outline the evolution and development of print media
  • Examine how blogs are impacting traditional print media outlets
  • Explain the different print journalism styles
  • Discuss the factors associated with the decline in print news readership
  • Discuss the different types of magazines and their audiences
  • List and explain some specialist type magazines
  • Describe how advertisers can influence a magazine's content
  • Describe the activities involved in newsroom editing
  • Explain the functions of different types of editors
  • Define editorial bias and be able to give examples
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History
Journalism and Print Media
3-4 hrs
8946 enrolled
Video Game Journalism Essentials
1.5-3 hrs 310 learners
By Advance Learning - Journalism and Digitial Media
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Analyse the history and evolution of video game journalism
  • Discuss the various aspects of the video game industry
  • Evaluate the legal and ethical considerations in video game journalism
  • Describe the core skills and types of content essential for video game journalism
  • Apply research and interviewing techniques to gather accurate information
  • Illustrate effective methods for audience engagement and community building
  • Create a compelling portfolio showcasing your work in video game journalism
  • Compare the benefits and challenges of freelancing versus full-time employment
  • Calculate potential income from various monetization strategies in video game journalism
  • Summarise key concepts and practices in video game journalism
  • Identify critical trends and changes within the video game industry
  • Assess personal skills and areas for improvement in a video game journalism career
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Journalism
Video Game Journalism Essentials
1.5-3 hrs
310 enrolled
Fact or Fiction: Mastering the Art of Information Integrity
3-4 hrs 388 learners
By Advance Learning - Journalism and Digitial Media
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Indicate the similarities and differences between misinformation and disinformation as forms of false information
  • Discuss the impact of false information on individuals, groups, and society
  • Summarise the spread of false information through traditional and modern platforms
  • Recognise fake news, propaganda, and conspiracy theories as avatars of false information
  • Describe the ways by which cognitive and confirmation biases influence the spread of false information
  • Explain the ways by which false information spreads through social and echo chambers
  • Select the notable case studies that illustrate the ways false news spreads and influences public opinion
  • List the ways to identify and verify false information
  • Discuss the various aspects of critical thinking, including strategies and practical exercises to build them
  • Describe the ways by which media literacy helps identify persuasive strategies, false dichotomies, and logical fallacies
  • Outline the methodologies governments, tech companies, and CSOs adopt to combat false information
  • Explain the 4T Framework and its role in combating false information
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Social Media
Fact or Fiction: Mastering the Art of Information Integrity
3-4 hrs
388 enrolled
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