Free apps development training for journalists

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In this self-paced course, successful candidates will learn to design apps to transform how the news environment works.

The PMI has made available revolutionary digital-based courses that will benefit 25 up-and-coming multimedia and community journalists. This is an opportunity for upskilling and reskilling to survive the challenges of the ever-changing news environment. The objective of the programme is to enable journalists to transform the way they work and bridge the worlds of traditional media and an always-on marketplace.

According to PMI, which contributed the courses to support innovation and digital transformation in the South African news media, the successful candidates will be expected to first complete a three-module CD-Foundation course.

They will then qualify to advance to the Citizen Developer Practitioner level where they will learn how to develop a deeper understanding of digital platforms and applications in a consistent, compliant, and scalable manner.

Each successful applicant will get both courses for free.

How to apply

1. Write a 500-word motivation stating why you should be considered for this course.
   
2. Prepare a one-page CV.
   
3. Compile a compressed portfolio of evidence / stories published on print or online or broadcast on radio or TV.
   
4. Send the documents / clips via email / WeTransfer to Sanef administrator, Dzudzie Netshisaulu, sanef@sanef.org.za
   
5. Applications to be submitted on or before 6 January 2023.

Who qualifies

• Any multimedia or community media journalist who has practiced for a minimum of one year either as a freelancer or employed in a newsroom.
  
• Applicants must have a journalism certificate, diploma or degree from an accredited institution.
  
• Applicant must have access to a computer or smartphone or tablet as well as data.