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Reuters, Facebook debut journalism course

Reuters has launched the Reuters Digital Journalism Course, produced in collaboration with the Facebook Journalism Project.

The course aims to provide free online training for journalists to improve their digital newsgathering, verification and publishing skills. It will also provide knowledge on digital news reporting for new and seasoned journalists using learning materials and hands-on tutorials in four modules.

“With news media firmly in the digital age, being able to use digital platforms safely and effectively is essential,” said Gina Chua, Executive Editor, Reuters. “The Reuters Digital Journalism Course offers best practices from Reuters journalists around the world to provide the foundation for sound journalism, whether you’re a budding journalist or a seasoned one looking for a refresher.”

The course will launch in Pakistan (English), Bangladesh (English), Thailand (Thai), Malaysia (English), Indonesia (Indonesian) and Sri Lanka (Sinhala), with further regions and languages to launch in the coming months.

Mariam Ahmed

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