Training & Events

You can bring Poynter training directly to your newsroom, classroom or workplace. Click here to explore custom teaching options or consider the opportunities listed below to attend a Poynter training session in-person at our campus in Florida, at regional locations, or online:

Online Training

NewsU Online Seminar

Will Work For Impact: Fundamentals of Investigative Reporting (May 2021)

A seminar for reporters with ambition to do investigative journalism that functions as an important part of democracy.
May 18, 2021 to June 8, 2021
Application not required
Alexandra Zayas
$399
NewsU Online Seminar

High School Journalism Program (June 2021)

This workshop for high schoolers will improve your skills and hone your understanding of journalism’s role in a democracy.
Teaching date: June 14-25, 2021
May 17, 2021
Sean Marcus
$395
Scholarships available
NewsU Self-directed Course

MediaWise for Seniors: Self-Directed Fact-Checking Course (Winter 2020/21)

Now more than ever, falling for false information on the internet is a matter of life and death. Protect yourself by improving your media literacy with this self-paced course.
Start anytime
Alex Mahadevan
$29.95
Thanks to support from Facebook
NewsU Self-directed Course

MediaWise Fact-Checking 101 (Winter 2020)

This one-hour course will introduce you to tools and techniques you can use to fact-check information online.
Start anytime
Alex Mahadevan
$29.95
Thanks to support from Facebook
NewsU Certificate

Language, Math and News Literacy Certificate

Prepare to embark in the world of journalism with a rigorous assessment-based course that focuses on three areas key to a career in today’s communications job market.
Start anytime
Pam Hogle
$64.95
On Poynt

Race in America: Where Is the Coverage of Anti-Asian Harassment and Violence?

Replay on demand
Joie Chen
This On Poynt session is free to attend. Suggested donation is $15.
NewsU Online Seminar

Poynter Producer Project 2021

The Poynter Producer Project helps newsrooms grow their own producers with practical online teaching featuring experts from the industry.
March 1-25, 2021
Apply by Feb. 9, 2021
Al Tompkins
$499
If you are a member of AAJA, NABJ, NAHJ, NAJA or NLGJA, 50% tuition scholarships are available, thanks to CNN.
NewsU Online Seminar

Starting Poynt

This online seminar — led by Poynter leadership faculty Cheryl Carpenter — will give new and aspiring managers the support they need to build a sturdy foundation and grow as leaders.
March 22-24, 2021 and April 12-13, 2021
Apply by: Feb. 23, 2021
Cheryl Carpenter
$399
NewsU Online Seminar

Diversity Across the Curriculum (April 2021)

In this online group seminar, journalism educators will learn how to infuse diversity and inclusion into all aspects of their teaching.
Start anytime
Apply by March 19, 2021
Barbara Allen
$499
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