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      Morehouse College

      Activism in Sports and Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Social Studies, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Sociology, Media and Communications, Writing, Timelines

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      The Olympic Games and the Media

      Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Video Production, Culture, Media Production, Intellectual Property, Brand Management, Storytelling, Digital Communications, Facebook, Branding, Driving engagement

      4.7
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      166 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Storytelling and Pro-Level Editing for YouTube Success

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Adobe Premiere, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Post-Production, Video Production, Instagram, Content Creation, Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Videography, Media Production, TikTok, Driving engagement, Writing, Animations, Data Import/Export, Graphic and Visual Design, File Management

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Creative Essay Writing: Explore the Personal & Powerful

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Journals, Content Creation, Peer Review, Journalism, Creativity, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Editing, Digital Publishing, Self-Discipline, Self-Motivation, Empathy, Overcoming Obstacles

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Adobe

      Social and Multimedia Content Creation

      Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Social Media Content, Cross-Channel Marketing, Content Marketing, Web Content, Multimedia, Social Media, Marketing Analytics, Data Ethics, Marketing Effectiveness, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Design, Digital Media Strategy, Storytelling, Infographics, Graphic and Visual Design, Video Production, Design Elements And Principles

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Street Photography

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Post-Production, Creativity, Adobe Photoshop, Creative Thinking, Creative Design, Lifelong Learning, Storytelling, Social Skills, Resilience, Curiosity, Growth Mindedness, Aesthetics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Patience, Adaptability, Design Elements And Principles, Persistence

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Cinematography & Videography Guide: Audio & Story

      Skills you'll gain: Videography, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Storytelling, Multimedia, Content Creation, Music

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Creative Nonfiction: Write Truth with Style

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Content Creation, Peer Review, Journalism, Writing, Editing, Creativity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Freelance Editor Marketing: Attract Your Ideal Clients

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Instagram, Video Editing, Digital Content, Professional Networking, Branding, Portfolio Management, Promotional Strategies

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Media, Elections, and Politics - Bachelor's

      Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Journalism, Political Sciences, Information Technology, Facebook, Writing, Storytelling, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Digital Communications, Instagram, Information Privacy, Case Studies, Digital Transformation, Data Ethics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Università di Napoli Federico II

      English Advanced C1

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Language Competency, English Language, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Literacy, Vocabulary, Writing, Environmental Issue

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

      Revolution in Sports Media: Innovative Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Media and Communications, Storytelling, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Brand Management, Video Production, Branding, Revenue Management, Innovation, Target Audience, Online Advertising, Business Modeling, E-Commerce, Influencing, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Theory, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular journalism courses

    • Activism in Sports and Culture : Morehouse College
    • The Olympic Games and the Media: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Storytelling and Pro-Level Editing for YouTube Success: Skillshare
    • Creative Essay Writing: Explore the Personal & Powerful: Skillshare
    • Social and Multimedia Content Creation: Adobe
    • Street Photography: Skillshare
    • Cinematography & Videography Guide: Audio & Story: Skillshare
    • Creative Nonfiction: Write Truth with Style: Skillshare
    • Freelance Editor Marketing: Attract Your Ideal Clients: Skillshare
    • Media, Elections, and Politics - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech

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