Fundamentals of Journalism Course

Anyone who is interested in learning more about journalism can sign up for this course. It has been enjoyed by students, teachers, news lovers, aspiring journalists and experienced journalists alike!

Yes! NBCU Academy was created to make journalism education more accessible. The Fundamentals of Journalism course is free to take and there are no paid upgrades or add-ons in the course.

The average completion time is 7 hours, but this can vary depending on how many times you retake the modules. Each module requires a 70% score to pass. There is no deadline and you can take the course at your own pace.

Yes! The course’s eight modules can be played in any order. See the full module list and pick where you want to start here.

Currently, the course works best on a laptop or desktop computer. A mobile app is in development.

NBCU Academy is not an accredited academic institution and NBCU Academy courses offered are not eligible for academic credit, but you are welcome to download and share your confirmation of course completion on LinkedIn.

Yes, the Fundamentals of Journalism course has been taught in classrooms. We can create a private group for you within our learning platform, allowing you to invite students and track their progress. Please complete this form to request a free, private learning group for your classroom.

If you teach middle school or high school, you should also check out our free digital storytelling challenge, The Edit!

After scoring at least 70% in each module including the final quiz, your digital credential will be available to share or download on your computer from the bottom of the course page. You can share it directly on LinkedIn by clicking the “Share on LinkedIn” button. If you experience issues, contact us at [email protected].

Please reach out to [email protected] for assistance.