Free journalism training resources

More than 450 articles, exercises, workshops, lessons, and guides designed to improve editorial skills and newsroom management — all free to download, adapt, and use

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For journalists

Build the skills, knowledge, and ethical grounding you need to report with confidence and integrity.

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For educators

Teaching resources you can tailor to your context — helping you train the next generation of journalists.

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For managers

Guidance for leading newsrooms that serve their communities and uphold editorial standards.

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Find the format that works for you

Quick guides, exercises, workshops, lessons, modules and refreshers — structured for every learning context

Quick Guides

We've turned selected in-depth training material into bite-sized checklists to use on the job or share with your team.

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Exercises

Our free one-hour exercises provide practical skill-building activities for independent or group practice.

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Workshops

Our two-hour and four-hour workshops offer structured training sessions on essential journalism skills.

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Lessons

Our free day-long lesson outlines are for trainers to download and adapt for specific local training needs.

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Modules

Our free six-week course modules deliver structured training programmes on major journalism themes.

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Refreshers

Our free day-long intense refresher courses are to help experienced journalists update their skills.

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What we offer and who we are

Preserving journalism best practice for future generations

More than 450 free resources

Our site map is a good way of scrolling through all the free training resources for journalists, educators, and managers.

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