Executive Development Programme in Data Journalism for Executives
-- viewing nowThe Executive Development Programme in Data Journalism for Executives is a certificate course designed to empower executives with the skills to leverage data-driven storytelling in their organizations. This program is crucial for professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of data analysis, visualization, and communication to drive informed decision-making and increase business intelligence.
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• Data Foundations for Journalists: Understanding data types, data sources, and data collection methods. Learning to evaluate data quality and perform basic data cleaning.
• Data Analysis Tools and Techniques: Introduction to data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, and Python/R for data manipulation and analysis. Learning to perform statistical analysis and data visualization.
• Data Visualization for Storytelling: Understanding the principles of effective data visualization and how to use visualizations to tell compelling stories. Learning to create interactive and dynamic visualizations using tools such as D3.js and Tableau.
• Data Ethics and Privacy: Understanding the ethical considerations surrounding data journalism, including privacy, consent, and accuracy. Learning to navigate legal and ethical issues in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Data-Driven Investigative Journalism: Learning to use data to uncover and report on stories that would otherwise go unnoticed. Understanding the methods and techniques used in data-driven investigative journalism and how to apply them in practice.
• Big Data and Data Journalism: Understanding the opportunities and challenges of working with big data in journalism. Learning to use big data tools and techniques to uncover insights and tell stories.
• Data Journalism Best Practices: Learning from real-world examples of successful data journalism projects. Understanding best practices for data journalism, including collaboration, transparency, and reproducibility.
• Data Journalism and Social Media: Understanding the role of social media in data journalism, including how to use social media to find and report on data-driven stories. Learning to use social media analytics to measure the impact of data journalism projects.
Note: This list of units is not exhaustive and can be customized based on the specific needs and goals of the Executive Development Programme in Data Journalism.
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Entry Requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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