Best journalism Courses Online
We compared 11 Journalism courses currently listed on Udemy, Coursera and edX, priced from $19.99 to $99.99. 4 come from a named university or institution, including Michigan State University, IE University and University of Colorado Boulder. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.
- Courses in our catalog
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Master Good Storytelling Journalism
Mastering good storytelling could well prove to be your key to success as a professional journalist – whether you are a freelancer or a staff reporter, or just starting out. This course delves into the secrets of winning...
$19.99listed price -
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Capstone: Create your own professional journalistic portfolio
Offered by Michigan State University
This is it! It is time for YOU to be the journalist, and practice and display the skills you have learned through this Specialization journey. You will create your own professional journalistic portfolio, culminating in...
$79.00listed price -
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Storytelling in Branding and Content Marketing
Offered by IE University
Storytelling in Branding and Content Marketing is an IE University course for professionals who want to learn how to produce memorable content through quality storytelling. Students will go through a learning process tha...
$49.00listed price -
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Become a Journalist: Report the News!
Offered by Michigan State University
This Specialization will develop and enhance your understanding of the global field of journalism. You'll learn best practices and ethical standards for newsgathering processes and compiling a news report through hands-o...
$49.00listed price -
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Space is Everywhere
Offered by University of Colorado Boulder
You are here! Welcome to Course 4 - Space is Everywhere and the last course of this specialization. You are on the final stretch of this journey to finding your Pathway to Space. The topics of Course 4 span four weeks an...
$49.00listed price -
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Introduction to Public Relations and the Media
Offered by University of Colorado Boulder
This specialization is ideal for learners interested in how to practice public relations and branding communication. You will learn how to use different tools to manage your company’s reputation. You will learn about dif...
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Gathering and Developing the News
Offered by Michigan State University
Journalists develop information through interviews and sources. The most successful journalists quickly master these important skill sets. The production of journalism relies on several elements: newsgathering, interview...
$79.00listed price -
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English for Journalists, Part 2
Offered by University of California, Berkeley
Improve your English grammar, vocabulary and writing skills through topics in journalism including free speech, sports, humor and broadcast writing.
$99.00listed price -
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The Complete Course on Sports Media and Communications
SummaryThe media and professional sports have always had a close connection, with the explosion in growth of the sports industry over the past few decades largely thanks to the increasing availability of sports media. Ne...
$99.99listed price -
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Science Communication
Offered by IsraelX
Discover how science can become news, stories, and entertainment. Learn from international experts in science communication from around the world.
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English for Journalists, Part 1
Offered by University of California, Berkeley
Improve your English grammar, vocabulary and writing skills through exciting topics in journalism and world news.
$99.00listed price
What the prices here tell you
The 10 priced courses on this page run from $19.99 to $99.99, with the middle of the range around $79.00 — a spread of $80.00. The options are closely priced, so cost is unlikely to be your deciding factor. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.
Who is behind these courses
These courses come from Udemy, Coursera and edX. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion. 4 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Michigan State University, IE University and University of Colorado Boulder — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.
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