# Certificate in Journalism

> 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.

- Course page: https://upskilluni.com/courses/certificate-in-journalism/818
- Provider: [SMC College](https://upskilluni.com/providers/smc-college)
- Price: £200, buy online
- Study method: Online, On Demand
- Duration: 10 hours · Self-paced
- Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
- Qualification: Certificate in Journalism
- Includes: certificate
- Subjects: [Academic & Personal Development](https://upskilluni.com/courses/academic-and-personal-development), [Communication](https://upskilluni.com/courses/communication)
- Last updated: 2026-11-11

## 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.

## Entry requirements

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

## 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.

## 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.