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
University of South Alabama Digital Course Pack: CA 472 (Spring 2012)
Digital Course PackThis Digital Course Pack is for students enrolled in CA 472 Senior Reporting Seminar at the University of South Alabama
Sierra Nevada College Digital Course Pack: ENGL 240 (Spring 2012)
Digital Course PackThis Digital Course Pack is for students enrolled in ENGL 240 Introduction to Journalism at Sierra Nevada College.
Sierra Nevada College Digital Course Pack: ENGL 340 (Spring 2012)
Digital Course PackThis Digital Course Pack is for students enrolled in ENGL 340 Journalism Workshop I (Spring 2012) at Sierra Nevada College.
Sierra Nevada College Digital Course Pack: ENGL 440 (Spring 2012)
Digital Course PackThis Digital Course Pack is for students enrolled in ENGL 440 Journalism Workshop II (Spring 2012) at Sierra Nevada College.
Mills College Digital Course Pack: ENG 073/173 (Spring 2012)
Digital Course PackThis Digital Course Pack is for students enrolled in ENG 072/173 Journalism Principles & Practices II at Mills College
Rutland Herald: Videography Certificate Program
Certificate ProgramA Poynter NewsU and Rutland Herald "Certificate in Videography" shows that you have a solid understanding of the essential skills of video storytelling.
Mills College Digital Course Pack: Multimedia Lab (Spring 2012)
Digital Course PackThis Digital Course Pack is for students enrolled in the Multimedia Lab at Mills College
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.
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