Investigative Journalism Course

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What will I learn?

Master the craft of investigative journalism with our comprehensive course tailored for journalism professionals in Ireland. Explore essential data collection methods, including legal and ethical considerations relevant to the Irish context, and make use of powerful tools for data gathering. Hone your analytical skills to uncover financial patterns and discrepancies specific to Ireland. Gain insights into corruption from global and local (Irish) perspectives. Learn effective reporting techniques, from visualising data to writing concise and impactful reports. Enhance your research techniques and uphold ethics in investigative work, as relevant to Irish media law and practice. Join now to transform your investigative abilities.

Apoia's Advantages

Online and lifetime access to courses
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you'd like to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, no internet required

Develop skills

Strengthen the development of the practical skills listed below

Master data collection: Utilise legal, ethical, and effective data-gathering tools within the Irish legal framework.

Analyse financial data: Identify patterns and discrepancies with analytical tools, focusing on Irish financial contexts.

Understand corruption: Explore causes, types, and global perspectives, with a particular focus on Irish instances and perspectives.

Report effectively: Visualise data and write clear, structured reports for an Irish audience.

Conduct ethical research: Protect sources and maintain objectivity, adhering to Irish journalistic ethics.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.