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Journalism - Occupational certificate

Occupational Certificate: Journalist

Are you insatiably curious about the world and love learning new things? Do you want to write or talk about the latest news to an audience as interested as you are? Do you dream of seeing your name associated with outstanding content; written, oral or video? Then you need the best possible foundation in practical journalism skills.

This is the qualification for those who want to change the world by letting people know what is really going on.

Top journalists, editors and trainers identified just what you will need to be a part of the next generation of award-winning journalists and developed this qualification.

    1 year | NQF level 5 – QCTO qualification | Facilitated online and in person |

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    Stay in tune with the new technologies, while gaining in-depth knowledge about key concepts and the latest media trends.

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    • Journalism fundamentals
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    Finding truth in trending tweets

    Finding truth in trending tweets

    Feb 22, 2023 |

    Ghanaian journalist Jonas Nyabor, working with Dubawa Ghana, won the inaugural Fact Check of the Year by a Professional Fact Checker award at the Africa Fact-Checking Awards for his report on a trending Twitter campaign #JusticeForAlbert. He told fraycollege why he became a fact-checker.

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    We can assist you in obtaining Seta funding for your training programmes. 

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    fraycollege alumni form an international and energetic network of progressive thinkers who are effecting a positive change across the globe.
    Meet our thriving alumni and read about their distinctive talents and the impact they are making in their communities.

    "I thank the team at fraycollege, WAN-IFRA and the Norwegian government for investing this beautiful resource in me. It has been a humbling and eye-opening experience and will definitely shape the way I carry myself as a manager, going forward"

    Carolyne Nakazibwe, Uganda

    "I found this course vital for me and my supervisors in engaging in management change and how to build a good team with good resources"

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    "The course was highly informative, and I am really finding it very useful"

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    "fraycollege has been an excellent sounding board for Media24 in terms of strategy, the approach we should be taking in terms of learning and development. They have become a true business partner as they understand our organisation and its needs so well"

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    "fraycollege is a professional and efficient organisation and we recommend their services, we have been more than happy with the service we’ve received"

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    "fraycollege, has provided Soul City with training for story writing, column and formal report writing as well as web and online skills. They have provided these high-quality services timeously and at an effective cost"

    – Phinah Kodisang, Chief Executive Officer, Soul City

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