The Deutsche Journalisten Akademie prepares you in a practical way for a career in journalism. In the basic course "Journalism" you acquire the skills required to practice journalistic work. Building on a completed journalistic training, the "Entrepreneurial Journalism" course provides practice-relevant expertise for founding your own journalistic business. 19 advanced courses, such as technical, foreign and local journalism, complement the program.
The German School of Journalism is your point of contact for a career in journalism
The Deutsche Journalisten Akademie impresses with its outstanding profile of excellence. It therefore offers the German School of Journalisma welcome alternative to a multi-year degree in journalism or to an editorial traineeship. The first-class instructors emphasize a strong practical focus. The training at the School of Journalism is on par with regular academic programs at a relevant university. Numerous certifications and quality awards attest to the excellence of the Deutsche Journalisten Akademie. You do not need any prior journalistic knowledge to attend. In an advanced course in entrepreneurial journalismEntrepreneurs acquire the methodological and professional competencies to found a media company.
The "Journalism" Course in Detail
In modern video- and script-based lectures as well as in the seven online practical workshops you learn everything about journalism. The course is a distance and online study program under the Fernunterrichtsschutzgesetz (FernUSG). You complete it exclusively online. The lectures are video-based. In addition, you receive the necessary course scripts to follow the instruction. In online seminars and webinars you meet with other participants and instructors. Practical workshops and examinations also take place digitally. You benefit from the elimination of travel costs and travel time. You can access the learning content at any time from any location. The distance learning program comprises 20 modules. In 13 learning modules you receive a comprehensive insight into theory. In seven practical workshops you apply your acquired knowledge directly. All assignments receive detailed feedback. You complete each module with an examination. At the end you produce a report as a final project. The course lasts 12 months. If desired, you can complete the program within a maximum of two years alongside your employment.
