Modules
Our free six-week course modules deliver structured, progressive training programmes on major journalism themes. Each module builds systematically from foundational concepts to advanced application, with weekly sessions, practical assignments, reading resources, and assessments designed for sustained professional development. All our material is free to download, adapt and use. Scroll down our site map for all the content in this and other sections.
Module: Managing newsroom evolution
This free educational module provides an outline for teaching senior newsroom editors the skills needed to run an efficient newsroom delivering content to multiple platforms.
Module: Radio journalism skills
This six-week training module provides an outline for teaching students radio journalism skills from writing news scripts and producing radio programmes to planning and setting up community radio.
Module: Specialisms in journalism
This module aims to equip aspiring and current journalists with the knowledge and skills necessary to cultivate a specialist area of coverage, establish themselves as experts, and report with depth, accuracy, and independence.
Module: Radio journalism skills
This six-week training module provides an outline for teaching students radio journalism skills from writing news scripts and producing radio programmes to planning and setting up community radio.
Module: Digital newsgathering and production
This free, six-week adaptable module is designed for universities and colleges to teach the editorial management skills needed to run a sustainable, audience-focused digital news operation.
Module: News writing skills
This six-week module provides an outline for teaching students how to improve their writing skills by enhancing precision, style, and clarity in journalistic writing.
Module: Investigative journalism
This six-week module offers an investigative journalism teaching framework, easily adaptable for universities and colleges to meet specific local requirements.
Module: Interviewing for journalists
This free six-week module is for teaching journalists how to carry out interviews for news, current affairs, and in-depth programmes.
Module: Managing newsroom evolution
This free educational module provides an outline for teaching senior newsroom editors the skills needed to run an efficient newsroom delivering content to multiple platforms.
Module: Journalism Basics
This module is designed for newcomers to journalism as well as those who want to refresh their understanding of the core principles that underpin good reporting.
Module: TV journalism skills
This six-week training module provides an outline for teaching students TV journalism skills from writing news scripts to producing TV news and current affairs programmes.
Module: Strategic thinking for media managers
This free educational module is designed to teach media managers the essential steps needed for developing a successful strategy for their organisations.
Module: Managing newsroom resources
This free training module provides an outline for teaching senior journalists the essential editorial management skills required to run an efficient and effective news operation.
Module: Foundations of fact-checking
This free educational module provides an outline for a six-week course teaching students about fact-checking in a world of information disorder.
Module: Managing People
This free six-week module is designed for senior journalists who are stepping into leadership roles which involve managing teams of people.
Module: Specialisms in journalism
This module aims to equip aspiring and current journalists with the knowledge and skills necessary to cultivate a specialist area of coverage, establish themselves as experts, and report with depth, accuracy, and independence.
Module: Delivering training for media professionals
This free educational module provides an outline for teaching senior journalists the skills needed for developing and delivering effective training for media professionals.
Module: Ethical scenarios
Master ethical newsgathering with this free six-week module for journalism students. Learn to navigate and resolve common professional challenges effectively.
Module: Journalism’s Role
This free educational module provides an outline for teaching students about the role of journalism in society. It's designed to be adapted by universities and colleges to meet local requirements.















