Free Online Journalisme Courses

Get the skills training needed to succeed with Alison’s free online journalism courses. These include everything from touch typing and the useful English for Journalism to structuring an article for online or print media. We recommend the Diploma in Journalism for a complete grounding in the profession. There are also short, certificate courses such as Basics of Journalism which teach practical skills and Journalism and Print Media which covers the evolution of journalism and its role in society today. Other options from Alison include a range of Media Training courses, for anyone who needs to learn how to put their point across well in an interview setting.

A free online diploma course in journalism should give learners a solid grounding in both the principles and skills required to succeed in this ever-evolving field. Alison’s Diploma in Journalism achieves that and more. It explores journalists’ responsibilities, public duties and avoiding conflicts of interest - all important for the local reporter as much as the investigative journalist working across borders. It also covers the mechanics of creating an article, news story or feature for print or online media and much more. Also, check out Alison’s Media Studies diplomas, such as the Diploma in Print, Electronic and Digital Media and the Diploma in Media and its Development.

Alison’s free online certificate courses in journalism equip learners with many skills that are essential for a career in ‘the fourth estate’. We suggest Basics of Journalism for a concise course that covers the fundamentals of sourcing and disseminating information ethically, conducting interviews and more. For a study of the field of journalism from a historic viewpoint, we suggest Alison’s Journalism and Print Media course. Introduction to Journalism provides a firm grounding for anyone considering a career in the media, including the more common legal pitfalls to avoid and practical guidance on everything from the jargon of the trade to writing a story.