Court reporting restrictions
Open justice is a fundamental principle - the media should be able to report fully on all cases which take place in the courts. This course is intended to help reporters covering courts to challenge reporting restrictions which are unnecessary, or wrong in law.
IPSO
With media freedom comes responsibility, which is why it is vital for all journalists to know about the regulations they must abide by. This course will act as your guide to the work of IPSO, and to the requirements of the Editors' Code of Practice.
Reporting polls
Developed in partnership with the British Polling Council and the Market Research Society, this course will explain how and why opinion polls are done, why it's important to interpret the data they produce effectively, and why polls can provide you with lots of stories.
Writing for the web
Whether you're a blogger, just starting out as a journalist, or perhaps simply want to polish your online skills. This course looks at the opportunities and challenges of writing for the web. If you have not yet enrolled on this course, you can do so
here
Fact checking and verification
Developed in partnership with Full Fact - the UK's independent fact-checking charity. This course will give you the skills and knowledge you need to become a fledgling fact checker, or to top-up your existing skills. If you have not yet enrolled on this course, you can do so here.
The essentials of media law
A course for anyone who wants a broad introduction to media law, or professional journalists keen to refresh their skills and ensure they are up-to-date with current legislation. If you have not yet enrolled on this course, you can do so here.
