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      University of Pennsylvania

      English for Media Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Advertising, Media and Communications, Oral Comprehension, Vocabulary, Online Advertising, Literacy, Electronic Media, English Language, Cultural Diversity, Grammar, Peer Review, Facebook, Writing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Gathering and Developing the News

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Journalism, Research, Investigation, Data Collection, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Rapport Building, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, Facebook

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      505 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Wesleyan University

      Creative Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Editing, Writing, Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Proofreading, Constructive Feedback, Content Creation, Persistence, Design Research, Creativity, Creative Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Public Relations and the Media

      Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Strategic Communication, Media Relations, Public Relations, Marketing and Public Relations, Communication Planning, Media and Communications, Marketing Collateral, Crisis Management, Storytelling, Corporate Communications, Communication Strategies, Branding, Corporate Sustainability, Brand Management, Business Ethics, Media Strategy, Stakeholder Communications, Journalism, Influencing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      697 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Art of Visual Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Adobe Premiere, Videography, Video Production, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Post-Production, Media Production, Data Import/Export, Writing, Scripting, Editing, Graphic and Visual Design, Creativity, File Management, Quality Assurance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      125 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Good with Words: Speaking and Presenting

      Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Persuasive Communication, Sales Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Communication, Storytelling, Negotiation, Presentations, Cognitive flexibility, Data Storytelling, Non-Verbal Communication, Constructive Feedback, Ingenuity, Interpersonal Communications, Optimism, Enthusiasm, Empathy, Composure, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      319 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Media Relations and Crisis Management

      Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Crisis Management, Internal Communications, Communication Planning, Public Relations, Communication Strategies, Press Releases, Incident Management, Media Strategy, Stakeholder Communications, Real Time Data, Generative AI Agents

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

      The Evolution of Sports Media

      Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Intellectual Property, Journalism, Media Strategy, Media Production, Media Relations, Content Creation, Digital Media Strategy, Advertising, Brand Management, Social Media Marketing, Video Production, Storytelling, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Revenue Management, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Crisis Management, Communication Strategies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Adobe

      Multimedia Content Creation

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Content Creation, Web Content, Multimedia, Infographics, Video Editing, Adobe Creative Cloud, Digital Media Strategy, Storytelling, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Design Elements And Principles, Communication, Music

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      Effectively delivering the news to your audience

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Multimedia, Report Writing, Media and Communications, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Storytelling, Research, Video Production, Writing, Data Collection, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      313 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Memoir and Personal Essay: Write About Yourself

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Journals, Writing and Editing, Editing, Journalism, Personal Development, Organizational Skills, Content Creation, Performing Arts, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Creativity, Detail Oriented, English Language, Brainstorming

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      426 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Applied Digital Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Digital Design, Digital Publishing, Information Management, Critical Thinking, Literacy, Brainstorming, Data Ethics, Intellectual Property, Investigation, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Design Thinking, Digital Communications, Content Creation, Educational Materials, Organizational Skills, Economics, Data Access

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      187 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular journalism courses

    • English for Media Literacy: University of Pennsylvania
    • Gathering and Developing the News: Michigan State University
    • Creative Writing: Wesleyan University
    • Introduction to Public Relations and the Media: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The Art of Visual Storytelling: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Good with Words: Speaking and Presenting: University of Michigan
    • Media Relations and Crisis Management: Microsoft
    • The Evolution of Sports Media: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
    • Multimedia Content Creation: Adobe
    • Effectively delivering the news to your audience: Michigan State University

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