Journalism Skills Academy (NCTJ) Free Training Courses 2026

📍 Location Online (Global Access)
⏳ Application Deadline Rolling (Available anytime)

The Journalism Skills Academy by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) offers free e-learning courses designed to support journalists at all stages of their careers. The initiative is supported by the Google News Initiative and focuses on building essential journalism skills.

Overview

The academy provides accessible online training covering key areas such as safety, climate reporting, and core journalism practices. These courses are designed to help journalists improve their reporting quality and adapt to the evolving media landscape.

Key Areas

  • Journalism Safety and Risk Awareness
  • Climate and Environmental Reporting
  • Core Journalism Skills (including shorthand)
  • Digital and Multimedia Reporting

Benefits

  • Free e-learning courses
  • Supported by Google News Initiative
  • Flexible online learning
  • Practical and career-focused training

Availability

Courses are available online and can be accessed anytime. New training resources and modules are added regularly.

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