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Some lessons stick with you long after the training ends.
That’s exactly what past participants of Poynter’s Essential Skills for Rising Newsroom Leaders ([link removed]) have discovered.
For Karina, it was the power of connection.“The groundwork for our group to bond helped us open up more and take the invitation to relate more vulnerably than we otherwise might have.”
For Atish, it was the realization that leadership isn’t just about skills—it’s about applying them with purpose. “Using my strengths WITH the tools and frameworks we learned is going to help me achieve the goals for my team AND grow me as a manager and leader.”
And for Dasha, it was the moment she saw a clear path forward. “I had several lightbulb moments throughout the week. I figured out what my main challenge as a leader is; how it came about; how my strengths and weaknesses play into it.”
This dynamic, in-person workshop is designed for new managers ready to lead with confidence. From April 28 to May 2, 2025, participants will tackle real-world leadership challenges, sharpen their decision-making and leave with strategies they can implement immediately.
Take the next step in your newsroom career and forge successful paths to leadership in journalism, media and technology. The deadline to apply for this program is February 14 ([link removed]) .
Read on to see what other training programs Poynter is offering this year.
FEATURED TRAINING
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** Beat Academy: Polarized America
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Online webinar series
February 20 and 27, 2025
1:00 – 2:15 PM Eastern
$15 for both sessions
Led by seasoned journalists and experts, this course will guide participants in identifying common reporting pitfalls that can escalate polarization, while offering research-backed techniques to strengthen their practice. Journalists will gain insights into reporting responsibly on Christian Nationalism and discover ways to include a range of voices in their stories.
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Poynter ACES Advanced Certificate in Editing
Self-directed course
Start anytime
$650 or $500 for ACES members.
Building on the skills in the introductory and intermediate certificates, the Poynter ACES Advanced Certificate in Editing is a seven-part certification program that engages participants in the most advanced facets of editing. Delve deeper into artificial intelligence, developmental editing, developing style guides and building trust and career resilience with this new program, designed for 2025.
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Covering Child Welfare: A Journalist’s Guide to Impactful Reporting
Online workshop series
March 21-August 22, 2025
Free
This course is designed for journalists who want to deepen their connection with their communities and expand their audience by covering the critical issues surrounding child protection and the foster care system. Apply by Feb. 14, 2025.
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** Lead with Influence (September 2025)
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Online workshop series
September 10, 2025– October 1, 2025
$600
This is an interactive, virtual training for leaders who manage big responsibilities — such as processes, products or platforms — and have no direct reports. Apply by July 31, 2025.
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ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Grant Writing for Journalists
Online, self-directed course
Learn the ins and outs of applying for grants to support your journalism, from developing a project or program to measuring its success. Cost: Free. Enroll anytime ([link removed]) .
Work-Life Chemistry
Six-week newsletter course
Kristen Hare, who teaches and covers local news for Poynter, has spent years preaching this popular reframe for work-life balance. In this course, she'll walk you through discovering your formula, building it for growth and using it to combat burnout.
Cost: $50. Enroll anytime ([link removed]) .
Immigration resources
Tip sheet and online self-directed course
Zita Arocha is a bilingual journalist, writer and educator who's offering her decades of expertise covering immigration to Poynter learners through her Immigration Matters ([link removed]) tip sheets and Understanding U.S. Immigration from the Border to the Heartland ([link removed]) , a free six-part, self-directed course.
Cost: Free.
Poynter ACES Certificates in Editing
Self-directed online courses
Our Introductory Certificate helps you achieve greater communications clarity; learn how to embrace accuracy and verification; gives you ways to perfect your grammar, word use and style; and imparts the skills you need to make you the kind of editor people are hungry to work with.
Cost: $150 or $99 for ACES members.
The Intermediate Certificate goes deeper into topics like grammar, working with writers, ethics, law and tech, offering a thorough grounding in the skills editors need to succeed in today's news, corporate and freelance environments.
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MORE POYNTER RESOURCES
Fact-Checking Capacity Building for Canadian Journalists
Poynter's International Fact-Checking Network is offering free training to current and aspiring fact-checkers in Canada, thanks to a new program supported by the Google News Initiative. This opportunity is open exclusively to Canada-based participants.
The next webinar is Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 1 p.m. Eastern, and pairs with a foundational self-directed course on fact-checking ([link removed]) .
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