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    Study journalism principles for effective news reporting. Learn about investigative journalism, media ethics, and digital journalism techniques.

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      University of Michigan

      Good with Words: Speaking and Presenting

      Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Persuasive Communication, Sales Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Negotiation, Presentations, Cognitive flexibility, Data Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Constructive Feedback, Ingenuity, Interpersonal Communications, Optimism, Enthusiasm, Empathy, Rapport Building, Creativity

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Northwestern University

      Leadership Communication for Maximum Impact: Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Storytelling, Strategic Communication, Leadership, Public Relations, Stakeholder Communications, Branding, Innovation, Presentations, Communication, Brand Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      What is news?

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, Electronic Media, Student Engagement, Content Creation, Storytelling, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Multimedia, Photography, Innovation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Art of Visual Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Adobe Premiere, Videography, Video Production, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Post-Production, Media Production, Data Import/Export, Writing, Scripting, Editing, Graphic and Visual Design, Creativity, File Management, Quality Assurance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      123 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Writing, Writing, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Grammar, Peer Review, Editing, Proofreading, Business Communication, Professionalism, Communication

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Periodismo digital y combate a las fake news

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Research, Investigation, Media and Communications, Writing, Interviewing Skills, Data Security, Report Writing, Public Affairs, Cybersecurity, Storytelling, Threat Detection, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Diversity Awareness, Digital Communications, Editing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      659 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      High-Impact Business Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Report Writing, Concision, Business Communication, Business Reporting, Writing, Proofreading, Email Marketing, Grammar, Communication, Target Audience, Editing, Persuasive Communication, Presentations, Virtual Teams, Professionalism

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Wesleyan University

      Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Content Creation, Design Research, Creativity, Editing, Peer Review

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      Photography Techniques: Light, Content, and Sharing

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Digital Publishing, Content Creation, Color Theory, Information Privacy, Creativity

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      The University of Hong Kong

      Making Sense of the News: News Literacy Lessons for Digital Citizens

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, Analytical Skills, Literacy, Research, Trustworthiness, Digital Communications, Reliability, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Museum of Modern Art

      Seeing Through Photographs

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Art History, Media and Communications, Photo Editing, Culture, Journalism, Storytelling, Research, Social Justice

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Gathering and Developing the News

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Journalism, Research, Investigation, Data Collection, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Rapport Building, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, Facebook

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular journalism courses

    • Good with Words: Speaking and Presenting: University of Michigan
    • Leadership Communication for Maximum Impact: Storytelling: Northwestern University
    • What is news? : Michigan State University
    • The Art of Visual Storytelling: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course): Kennesaw State University
    • Periodismo digital y combate a las fake news: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • High-Impact Business Writing: University of California, Irvine
    • Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description: Wesleyan University
    • Photography Techniques: Light, Content, and Sharing: Michigan State University
    • Making Sense of the News: News Literacy Lessons for Digital Citizens: The University of Hong Kong

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