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
Basic Reporting and Writing Certificate Program
Certificate ProgramDemonstrate your knowledge of essential reporting and writing skills by earning this certificate from Poynter's NewsU.
Multimedia Basics Certificate Program
Certificate ProgramDemonstrate your knowledge of multimedia basics by earning this certificate from Poynter's NewsU.
Understanding Journalism Certificate Program
Certificate ProgramDemonstrate your knowledge of the core journalism values and principles by earning this certificate from Poynter's NewsU.
Certificate Program for HSN Editors
Certificate ProgramDemonstrate your knowledge of essential editing and revising skills by earning this certificate from Poynter's NewsU.
Certificate Program for HSN Writers
Certificate ProgramDemonstrate your knowledge of essential writing and revising skills by earning this certificate from Poynter's NewsU.
Marquette University Basic Reporting, Writing and Audio Journalism Certificate (JOUR 1100, Fall 2011)
Certificate ProgramMarquette University Diederich College of Communication's "Digital Journalism I" class (JOUR 1100, Fall 2011)
Marquette University Digital Journalism Basics Certificate (JOUR 1550, Fall 2011)
Certificate ProgramMarquette University Diederich College of Communication's Journalism "Digital Journalism II" class (JOUR 1550, (Fall 2011)
USFSP Digital Journalism and Design: Individual Assessments
Certificate ProgramA series of nine assessments designed to help the University of South Florida St. Petersburg assess the Web-related knowledge and skills of potential students.
USFSP Digital Journalism and Design: Combined Assessment
Certificate ProgramAn assessment designed to help the University of South Florida St. Petersburg assess the Web-related knowledge and skills of potential students.
IGNOU Basic Journalistic Skills (Online) Certificate: Term 1, Fall 2011
Certificate ProgramIndira Gandhi National Open University's offers its Term 1 students a Basic Journalistic (Online) certificate in partnership with The Poynter Institute.