Learn the essentials of journalism from people who know and care.
These free online trainings are designed for students, aspiring and experienced journalists, faculty members, trainers and people from all walks of life wishing to add to their skillset, real-world insights and the confidence to tell stories that matter.
This isn’t just about training, it’s about building a community.
Sessions vary from lectures, lightning talks, presentations to detailed trainings and workshops.
From writing sharp news stories for the digital world and conducting strong interviews to fact-checking, using AI tools and being successful at launching your own podcast, you’ll build a foundation that prepares you for today’s fast-moving media landscape.
You’ll connect with like-minded peers, ask questions and access recordings to keep learning at your own pace.
Moving forward
Together, we’ll take the first steps toward shaping the next generation of resilient, ethical and impactful journalists who are well equipped to challenge the narrative, status quo and survive in the fast-moving digital world.
FAQs
Who is behind Media Learnity?
Media Learnity was founded by Faras Ghani, a journalist and media trainer with 20 years of experience in various newsrooms across the globe. Faras has worked in, reported from and delivered trainings and workshops in 14 countries. However, community, be it in the form of audience or trainers, remains at the heart of Media Learnity so we are all stakeholders in this initiative.
What is the aim of Media Learnity?
Simple – to educate, empower and create a community not just among journalists but also others who want to learn, acquire new skills and share those. All trainings are offered free of charge because we believe that education should not cost an arm and a leg or life savings.
Is this really free?
Yes, it’s free. Totally. We will never ask for money before, during or after. If you can promise us commitment and the willingness to not only put into action what you’ve learnt but also pass it on, you are welcome to join us. You can sign up for free here.
Can I apply to be a part of the team?
Media Learnity does not have full-time staff. All our staff and trainers work on a volunteer basis. If you wish to be a trainer and share your expertise, or if you spot something you can help us out with, please get in touch. All ideas, suggestions, feedback and criticism welcome. We all love a healthy debate and discussion. Feel free to reach out to us here.
What topics do you cover?
We cover different aspects of newsroom requirements, from writing and editing to social media platforms, audience engagement, data journalism as well as podcasting. A list of what we have planned can be found here. You can reach out to us to suggest topics that are of interest but not on the list.