Journalism Certificate Program
Looking for ways to grab the attention of editors and publishers? Want to assess the skills of potential contributors or student journalists? Certificates from Poynter's News University can help you demonstrate your proficiency of the journalism industry's essential skills and best practices, and evaluate the skills of those who want to work with you.
Custom certificates have been developed in partnership with several news organizations, including the Seattle Times. If you are interested in a custom certificate for your organization, please contact us at info [at] newsu.org.
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Available Certificate Programs and Course Packs
Zimbabwe Women Journalists Mentoring Program: Journalism in a Digital World Certificate
Certificate Program
A Certificate Program for participants of the Zimbabwe Women Journalists Mentoring Program (2011-2012)
Rutland Herald: Writing Certificate Program
Certificate ProgramA Poynter NewsU and Rutland Herald "Certificate in Writing" shows you have a solid foundation in the essentials of writing.
USF Tampa Digital Course Pack: JOU 2100 Beginning Reporting (Summer 2012)
Digital Course PackThis Digital Course Pack is for students enrolled in JOU 2100 Beginning Reporting at the University of South Florida, Tampa.
UTEP Digital Course Pack: Investigation and Newsgathering (Spring 2012)
Digital Course PackThis Digital Course Pack is for students enrolled in the Investigation and Newsgathering Course at University of Texas at El Paso
DuPont Effective Writing Certificate Program (2012)
Certificate ProgramA certificate in "Effective Writing" from Poynter NewsU and DuPont shows that you have a solid foundation in the essentials of writing skills.
UNF Digital Course Pack: MMC 3105 Advanced Writing for the Media (Spring 2012)
Digital Course PackThis Digital Course Pack is for students enrolled in MMC 3105 at the University of North Florida.
Rutland Herald: Social Media and Innovation Certificate Program
Certificate ProgramA Certificate in "Social Media & Innovation" shows that you have a solid understanding of innovation and social media in the newsroom.
UNF Digital Course Pack: JOU 3925 Applied Journalism (Spring 2012)
Digital Course PackThis Digital Course Pack is for students enrolled in JOU 3925 Applied Journalism at the University of North Florida.
USF Tampa Digital Course Pack: JOU 2100 Beginning Reporting (Spring 2012)
Digital Course PackThis Digital Course Pack is for students enrolled in JOU 2100 at the University of South Florida.
USF Tampa Digital Course Pack: JOU 3101 Advanced Reporting (Spring 2012)
Digital Course PackThis Digital Course Pack is for students enrolled in JOU 3101 at the University of South Florida.
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