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
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
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 ProgramA Certificate Program for participants of the Zimbabwe Women Journalists Mentoring Program (2011-2012)
UTEP Digital Course Pack: Investigation and Newsgathering (Spring 2012)
Digital Course PackThis Digital Course Pack is for students enrolled in the Investigation and Newsgathering Course at University of Texas at El Paso
UNF Digital Course Pack: MMC 3105 Advanced Writing for the Media (Spring 2012)
Digital Course PackThis Digital Course Pack is for students enrolled in MMC 3105 at the University of North Florida.
UNF Digital Course Pack: JOU 3925 Applied Journalism (Spring 2012)
Digital Course PackThis Digital Course Pack is for students enrolled in JOU 3925 Applied Journalism at the University of North Florida.
USF Tampa Digital Course Pack: JOU 2100 Beginning Reporting (Spring 2012)
Digital Course PackThis Digital Course Pack is for students enrolled in JOU 2100 at the University of South Florida.
USF Tampa Digital Course Pack: JOU 3101 Advanced Reporting (Spring 2012)
Digital Course PackThis Digital Course Pack is for students enrolled in JOU 3101 at the University of South Florida.
USF Tampa Digital Course Pack: JOU 4201 Editing (Spring 2012)
Digital Course PackThis Digital Course Pack is for students enrolled in JOU 4201 at the University of South Florida.
