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Certificate in Journalism

SMC College

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Summary

Price
£200
Study method
Online, On Demand
Course format
Our learning portal will be available to you study 24/7. You can use your Desktop Computer, Laptop, Mobile or Tablet anytime in a flexible learning environment to study entirely online. Assessment methods include Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) and/or short questions.
Duration
10 hours · Self-paced
Level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Additional info
Certificate(s) included
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Overview

Certificate in Journalism provides skills and knowledge relating to the history of journalism, how newsroom work, news writing basics, how to write an effective news lead, story structure, re-writing and editing, reporting and Investigative Reporting basics, press, social media and digital news writing, covering the news in various events, interviewing skills and overall journalism ethics.

Certificates

Certificate in Journalism includes following key topics relating to Journalism, History and Development of Journalism Newsroom working mechanism and how to know your readers News writing, story structure, reporting and interviewing. Investigative reporting Press rights, copyrights, and ethics Digital Journalism You will get your MCQs results instantly after completing the test, while short questions result and certificates will be issued within 3 working days.

Description

Certificate in Journalism provides skills and knowledge relating to the history of journalism, how newsroom work, news writing basics, how to write an effective news lead, story structure, re-writing and editing, reporting and Investigative Reporting basics, press, social media and digital news writing, covering the news in various events, interviewing skills and overall journalism ethics.

Description of Certificate in Journalism

Certificate in Journalism includes following key topics relating to Journalism,

  • History and Development of Journalism
  • Newsroom working mechanism and how to know your readers
  • News writing, story structure, reporting and interviewing.
  • Investigative reporting
  • Press rights, copyrights, and ethics
  • Digital Journalism

Continuous professional development (CPD)

Certificate in Journalism provides continuous professional development to individuals. 1 hour of learning will give you 1 CPD point.

How will you study?

Our learning portal will be available to you study 24/7. You can use your Desktop Computer, Laptop, Mobile or Tablet anytime in a flexible learning environment to study entirely online.

Assessment Methods

Assessment methods include Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) and/or short questions.

Results and Certificate

You will get your MCQs results instantly after completing the test, while short questions result and certificates will be issued within 3 working days.

Entry Requirement

Certificate in Journalism is open to all learners without any entry restrictions.

Who is this course for?

Certificate in Journalism is useful for individuals from all over the world who are already on the job for job progression or professional development, journalism/media or re-entering employment after a period of absence, and those seeking a career change.

Career Paths

Certificate in Journalism attracts employers from all over the world where diploma holders can have a wide range of Journalism careers, including print or digital media.

Who is this course for?

Certificate in Journalism is useful for individuals from all over the world who are already on the job for job progression or professional development, journalism/media or re-entering employment after a period of absence, and those seeking a career change.

Requirements

Certificate in Journalism is open to all learners without any entry restrictions.

Career path

Certificate in Journalism attracts employers from all over the world where diploma holders can have a wide range of Journalism careers, including print or digital media.

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Certificate in Journalism: FAQs

Certificate in Journalism takes around 10 hours to complete and is self-paced, so you can study around work and family. It is On Demand, so you can start as soon as you enrol.

Certificate in Journalism leads to Certificate in Journalism.

Certificate in Journalism costs £200.

The course price includes your certificate. Check with the provider whether any exam or registration fees are charged separately.

Certificate in Journalism is open to all learners without any entry restrictions.

Certificate in Journalism is useful for individuals from all over the world who are already on the job for job progression or professional development, journalism/media or re-entering employment after a period of absence, and those seeking a career change.

Yes. Certificate in Journalism is studied online, so you can learn from anywhere in the UK.

Study method describes how the course is delivered: online/distance learning, in a classroom, or in-company at your workplace. On Demand courses can be started instantly.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points show the number of learning hours a course has been independently assessed to provide.
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