In today’s fast-paced digital world, journalists, communicators and researchers are overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information online. How do you verify accuracy? Track digital footprints? Geolocate images and videos? Or use AI to uncover hidden connections?
The Knight Center is here to help! Our advanced, low-cost online course, “New Digital Investigative Techniques to Supercharge Your Reporting,” runs from Jan. 13 to Feb. 16, 2025. Over five weeks, you’ll gain hands-on experience with essential tools and techniques to thrive in modern investigative work. This course is invaluable for anyone navigating today’s complex information landscape!
Led by Craig Silverman, a renowned reporter from ProPublica, and Jane Lytvynenko, an award-winning freelance journalist, this course will equip you with essential skills to tackle the challenges of modern investigative work. You’ll learn to manage digital assets, verify and geolocate images and videos, conduct background checks, find sources online, and leverage artificial intelligence for data analysis and research. With years of extensive experience in investigative journalism, Craig and Jane provide actionable insights and hands-on training that you can immediately apply to your work.
Silverman and Lytvynenko will guide you through advanced methods for finding information online, including mapping tools to uncover visual content and tracking digital footprints associated with individuals and organizations. You’ll also learn about no-code AI tools designed for online research, document analysis, content verification, as well as strategies for streamlining workflows to collect, organize and archive digital assets.
New Digital Investigative Techniques to Supercharge Your Reporting is open to journalists, editors, librarians, researchers, students, faculty and anyone eager to enhance their digital investigative skills. Whether you’re an experienced journalist or new to the field, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, share expertise and refine your toolkit alongside a diverse group of participants.
Upon completing the course, you’ll be able to:
This course offers a flexible learning experience through a combination of video lectures, readings, discussions and quizzes. The asynchronous format allows participants to engage with the materials at their own pace, enabling them to complete activities and join discussions as their schedules permit. Upon successfully meeting the course requirements, participants will be eligible for a free certificate of completion, though no formal academic credit is associated with the certificate.
Enrollment is now open for this affordable training! Don’t miss the opportunity to master cutting-edge investigative tools and techniques while learning from industry leaders.
Sign up today to start 2025 with the knowledge and tools to improve your investigative reporting!
