Certified Online Journalist at VSkills Overview
Duration | 17 hours |
Total fee | ₹3,499 |
Mode of learning | Online |
Credential | Certificate |
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Certified Online Journalist at VSkills Highlights
- Earn a certificate of completion from Vskills
- Get Lifelong e-learning access
Certified Online Journalist at VSkills Course details
- This certification will cover various areas of online media posting and coverage
- The certification tests the candidates on various areas in online journalism, writing skills, internet and computer basics, RSS, Digital audio-video, blogging, social media, ethics and legal aspects
- Vskills Certified Online Journalism Candidates will find employment in companies specialized in media or internet based content services or public relation
Certified Online Journalist at VSkills Curriculum
Journalism
Journalism Introduction
History of Journalism
Types of Journalism
Journalism Ethics and Standards
Legal status
Online Journalism
Online Journalism Introduction
History
Impact on Readers
Impact on Publishers
Characteristics of online journalism
Work outside traditional press
Blogs
Citizen Journalism
Legal Issues
Communication Skills
Basics of Communication
Communication types
Communication Barriers
Verbal Communication
Non-Verbal Communication
Communication Skills Development
Written Communication Skills
Definition
Need for written communication
Elements of Good Writing
Contents of Written Communication
Audience and Format
Composition and Style
Structure
Grammatical Errors
Proofing
The six ‘C’s of effective writing
Structuring the writing task
Rules for News Writing and Reporting
Computers Basics
Introduction - What is Computer?
Characteristics of computer
Commonly Used Computer Terms
Units of a computer system
Representation of information
Basic Operations of a Computer – Input, Process and Output
Input Devices
Output Devices
Storage Devices
Types of Software
Disk Organization Terms
Operating System
User Interface
Word Processing
Internet
Networking Concepts
Internet Terms (Hypertext, URL, Domain Name)
Web Browser and ISP
Upload and download files
Control of Internet
RSS readers and feeds
Instant Messaging
File Transfer Protocol
Search Engine Optimization
Digital Audio
Digital Image
Digital Video
Podcasting
Online Reporting Process
The Report writing process
Prewriting
Basics of Reporting
Writing
Revising
Editing
Story Editing
Publishing
The Online Process
Tips for Writing
Blogs and Blogging
Blog Basics
History of Blogging
Types
Popularity
Blog and mass media
Blogs Advantages
Disadvantages of Blogs
Blogging Requirements
Blog Components
Important Terminologies
Online Storytelling
Storytelling Concepts
Workflow of Online Storytelling
Social Media Reporting
Social Media Basics
Other Social Networks
Social Networks as a Source of News
Driving Traffic
Best Practices
Journalism Ethics
Basic Concepts
Common Elements
Self-Regulation
Ethics and Standards in Practice
Media Laws
Privacy
Obscenity and Bad Taste
The India Copyright Act 1957
The Trademark Act 1999
Prasar Bharati Act - 1990
Official Secrets Act - 1923
Information Technology Act – 2000
Other Online Journalism
Open Source Journalism
Civic Journalism
Citizen Journalism
Collaborative Writing
Indy Media
Embedded Journalism
Online Newspaper
Streaming Media
Basic Streaming Concepts
Evolution
Broadcasting Techniques
Electronic Publishing
Basic Concepts
Electronic Publishing Process
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