Global Certificate in Data-driven Journalism: Storytelling Techniques

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The Global Certificate in Data-driven Journalism: Storytelling Techniques is a crucial course for journalists, media professionals, and anyone interested in presenting data in a compelling way. With the increasing industry demand for data-driven stories, this certificate equips learners with essential skills to excel in their careers.

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Throughout the course, you will master techniques in data collection, cleaning, analysis, and visualization, enabling you to turn raw data into engaging narratives. The course covers essential tools such as Excel, SQL, and data visualization platforms, ensuring that you are up-to-date with the latest industry standards. By completing this certificate program, you will not only enhance your data literacy but also develop a strong foundation in storytelling techniques that cater to today's data-centric world. This will open up new opportunities for career advancement and enable you to make a significant impact in the journalism and media industries.

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• Data Acquisition: This unit will cover various techniques for acquiring and collecting data from different sources, including web scraping, APIs, and databases.
• Data Cleaning: This unit will focus on data cleaning techniques, including handling missing data, outliers, and inconsistencies in data sets.
• Data Analysis: This unit will cover various data analysis techniques, including statistical analysis, data visualization, and data mining.
• Storytelling with Data: This unit will teach students how to present data in a way that tells a compelling story, including choosing the right data visualizations, structuring data narratives, and writing data-driven stories.
• Interactive Data Visualization: This unit will cover the creation of interactive data visualizations, including using JavaScript libraries such as D3.js and web-based tools such as Tableau.
• Data Ethics: This unit will cover ethical considerations in data journalism, including privacy concerns, bias, and accuracy.
• Advanced Data Analysis: This unit will cover advanced data analysis techniques, including machine learning algorithms and predictive modeling.
• Data Journalism Tools: This unit will cover various tools and software used in data journalism, including Excel, R, and Python.
• Data Journalism Case Studies: This unit will examine real-world examples of data journalism, including investigative journalism, data-driven reporting, and advocacy journalism.

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Entry Requirements

  • Basic understanding of the subject matter
  • Proficiency in English language
  • Computer and internet access
  • Basic computer skills
  • Dedication to complete the course

No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.

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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:

  • Not accredited by a recognized body
  • Not regulated by an authorized institution
  • Complementary to formal qualifications

You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.

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