Global Certificate in Newsroom Ethics & Standards

• Ethical Decision Making in Journalism: This unit covers the fundamental principles of ethical decision-making in news reporting, including honesty, accuracy, impartiality, and independence.
• Media Law and Regulations: This unit explores the legal landscape of news reporting, including defamation, privacy, and intellectual property laws, as well as industry regulations and standards.
• Newsroom Standards and Best Practices: This unit provides an overview of best practices for newsroom management, including establishing and maintaining ethical standards, creating a code of conduct, and fostering a culture of accountability.
• Diversity and Inclusion in News Reporting: This unit examines the importance of diversity and inclusion in news reporting, including the representation of marginalized communities, cultural competence, and avoiding stereotypes.
• Digital Ethics and Social Media: This unit explores the unique ethical challenges presented by digital journalism and social media, including verification, privacy, and the role of algorithms in shaping news consumption.
• Investigative Journalism and Ethics: This unit focuses on the ethical considerations specific to investigative journalism, including protecting sources, maintaining independence, and balancing the public interest with individual privacy.
• Conflict of Interest and Transparency: This unit examines the importance of transparency and avoiding conflicts of interest in news reporting, including disclosure of relationships, financial interests, and political affiliations.
• Newsroom Ethics Case Studies: This unit provides real-world examples of ethical dilemmas faced by newsrooms and the decisions made in response, with analysis and discussion of the outcomes and implications.
• Accountability and Public Trust in News Reporting: This unit emphasizes the importance of accountability and public trust in news reporting, including the role of corrections, retractions, and public editor offices in maintaining credibility and integrity.
• Developing and Implementing a Newsroom Ethics Policy: This unit provides practical guidance