Register to attend data journalism masterclass

DEADLINE: AUGUST 17, 2024 —Journalists and enthusiasts interested in data journalism can attend this free data journalism masterclass. 

This hands-on training is expected to last between 4 and 6 hours and is open to people without prior knowledge of data journalism. 

At the end of the virtual training, participants will be able to;

• Find and access public data sources
• Clean, analyze, and visualize data for storytelling
• Use data to identify trends, patterns, and insights
• Create interactive and engaging data-driven stories
• Apply data journalism techniques to investigative reporting

The virtual training is scheduled to take place on August 17, 2024, by 9 am. 

APPLY HERE

 

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