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The 8 most common cybersecurity mistakes journalists should avoid

In the physical world, we instinctively sense danger. But online, threats are harder to notice. In a new Knight Center course, expert Luis Assardo offers practical tools to stay safe.

Digital Security for Journalists in Times of Crisis

Want to stay safe online? Learn how in our new free course on digital security for journalists

Over four weeks of this free online course from the Knight Center and GIJN, you’ll learn how to build practical digital habits that help protect your data, communications and devices — even in high-risk situations.

Hands-on Mapmaking for Journalism

Bring your stories to life with interactive maps — no coding required!

Join the Knight Center for Hands-On Mapmaking for Journalism / 2025 Edition, a four-week online course running from June 2 to 29, 2025, where you’ll learn how to turn raw data into interactive, customizable maps—no coding required.

Satiric Infotainment in the Digital Age

Registration open for new free online course on the intersection of satire and journalism

In recognition of satire’s growing impact on political communication, the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas is offering a free online course, Satiric Infotainment in the Digital Age. This course will explore how satire in magazines, TV and digital platforms challenges traditional media and shapes political discourse globally.

Understanding Protomaps

​Understanding Protomaps: Join new low-cost workshop on open-source mapping

The Knight Center is excited to present an accessible and practical workshop: Understanding Protomaps: An Introduction to Open-Source, Interactive Maps for News with mapping and data expert John Keefe.

Prompt Engineering 101 for Journalists

Feeling overwhelmed by AI in journalism? Learn how to make it work for you with “Prompt Engineering 101 for Journalists”

To help reporters navigate the evolving technological landscape, the Knight Center is offering a FREE, four-week course: “Prompt Engineering 101 for Journalists.”

Writing Tight and Editing Tighter

New free course on concise and impactful storytelling teaches how to write sharper and edit smarter

To help journalists, writers, and editors sharpen their skills, the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas is offering “Writing Tight and Editing Tighter: How to Keep Your Articles Short Enough to Get Read,” a free, two-week online course.

New Digital Investigative Techniques

Supercharge your reporting with new digital investigations course from the Knight Center

Over five weeks, students of this low-cost online course will gain hands-on experience with essential tools and techniques to thrive in modern investigative work. The course instructors will provide actionable insights and hands-on training that you can immediately apply to your work.

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Workshop from Knight Center spotlights digital tools for journalists in 2024

The journalism world is constantly evolving, and having the right tools can make all the difference. To help you navigate this ever-changing landscape, the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas is thrilled to present a new, affordable workshop designed to equip you with essential tools to enhance your reporting and investigative skills. Join award-winning […]

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Free online course on influencers and journalists starts with 9,000 participants from 172 countries. Registration is still open!

The Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas, in partnership with UNESCO, has been at the forefront of a year-long exploration into what the rise of influencers, or digital content creators, means for the news media industry.  

Digging into Telegram: Investigative Techniques for Journalists

New online workshop to give journalists tools for effectively using Telegram for reporting

The online workshop is designed to help reporters navigate Telegram’s structure, locate critical information, and leverage third-party tools to enhance research and reporting. By the end, participants will be equipped with practical skills to gather information on Telegram.

How to be a trusted voice online

Free Knight Center course teaches journalists and content creators how to be trusted voices online

The Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas, in collaboration with UNESCO, announced the launch of a free multilingual online course, “Digital Content Creators and Journalists: How to be a Trusted Voice Online."