Investigative Journalism Course

What will I learn?

Learn the ins and outs of investigative journalism with our complete course made for journalists in Zambia. You'll get deep knowledge on how to collect information the right way, following the law and doing what's right, and using the best tools for finding information. You'll sharpen your skills to spot money tricks and things that don't add up. You'll also learn about corruption, both around the world and right here at home. We'll teach you how to report what you find clearly, from showing data in pictures to writing reports that are easy to understand. You'll get better at research and always do things the right way when investigating. Sign up now and become a top-notch investigative journalist!

Apoia's Unique Offerings

Online courses with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
24/7 online support
Select and organise the chapters you wish to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, no internet required

Develop your skills

Enhance your practical skills listed below

Become a data collection expert: Use tools to get information legally, ethically, and effectively.

Analyze money matters: Find patterns and things that look fishy using analysis tools.

Understand corruption: Learn what causes it, the different kinds, and how it affects the world.

Report like a pro: Show data visually and write reports that are clear and well-organized.

Do research ethically: Keep your sources safe and stay objective.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and 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 similar to the examples below

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