The Certified Digital Journalist – Fundamentals (CDJ-F) program provides a strong foundation in modern digital reporting, multi-media storytelling, mobile journalism, ethical practice, and content creation for web and social media. Designed for beginners and aspiring media professionals, or anyone interested in blogging, digital communication, the program equips learners with essential skills in writing, verification, digital safety, and audience engage-ment. Upon completion, participants are prepared to operate confidently and sit for the GICJ Certified Digital Journalist exams.

Certified DIGITAL JOURNALIST (Fundamentals)

Foundation of Journalism

This part introduces learners to the evolution of journalism and the digital-first media landscape. It explains the core duties of today’s digital journalist and the basic reporting skills needed to operate confidently in an online environment.

DIGITAL NEWSROOM STORY

Learners discover how digital newsrooms work—how stories are created, verified, edited, and published across platforms. It also covers ethics, fact-checking, audience behavior, and the use of analytics to shape effective storytelling.

TECHNOLOGY and AI TOOLS

This section focuses on modern digital tools and AI technologies used in journalism. Learners practice real reporting tasks, learn how to fight misinformation, and prepare for the Certified Digital Journalist – Fundamentals exam.

Program Director
GN Seyi Gesinde

GN Gesinde Oluseyi is a respected media consultant, digital journalism expert, and the current Editor-In-Chief of GNA News. With over 20 years of experience in newsroom leadership, investigative reporting, and strategic communication, he is globally trained in multimedia journalism, ethical AI use, and misinformation control. He has led major digital transformation initiatives, facilitated professional trainings with Google, Reuters, AFP, ICFJ/ARS, and Thomson Foundation, and participated in international media tours across Washington DC, New York, and Seoul. A pioneer member of CrossCheck Nigeria and recipient of multiple awards—including the NMMA Foreign News Reporter of the Year—he is recognized for journalistic excellence, innovation, and his commitment to promoting ethical media, justice, and societal impact.

Special Features

One Weekday or weekend (Saturday & Sunday) -Live online -Advanced Remote Technology -Self-Paced Learning Materials -Group interactive discussion -Access to live-class recorded video -Intensive Hands-on practical exposure -Instruction by an Expert in the field

PROGRAM STARTS ON Dec 8, 2025.

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The Certified Digital Journalist – Fundamentals (CDJ-F) program provides a strong foundation in modern digital reporting, multimedia storytelling, mobile journalism, ethical practice, and content creation for web and social media. Designed for beginners and aspiring media professionals, this program equips learners with essential skills in writing, verification, digital safety, and audience engagement. Upon completion, participants are prepared to operate confidently in today’s fast-paced digital-first newsroom environment and advance to the Associate level of certification.

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