<p>Become a Journalist: Report the News! is a five-course online specialization from Michigan State University, offered on Coursera. It develops journalism skills for print, broadcast and social media, covering ethical standards, newsgathering, and the field's impact on society.</p><ul><li>Five linked courses – What is news?, Gathering and Developing the News, Effectively Delivering the News, Journalism, the Future, and You!, and a capstone portfolio project</li><li>Roughly two months of study at ten hours per week, fully self-paced</li><li>Beginner level – no prior journalism experience required</li><li>Audit individual courses for free, or pay for the shareable career certificate</li><li>Capstone guides learners through producing a professional-quality news report for their portfolio</li></ul><p>Enrol on Coursera to begin the specialization; audit each course at no cost or subscribe for the certificate track.</p>