At Poynter, we’re focused on equipping journalists and leaders with the skills to drive impact in a fast-evolving industry. 

That’s why we’re proud to offer two new programs designed to not only inform, but to empower you—whether you’re reporting on critical national issues or enhancing your leadership style. 

Beat Academy: Immigration (2025) (March 27) offers a comprehensive webinar and an exclusive, on-the-ground workshop in El Paso, Texas, providing journalists with expert insights and firsthand experience to cover the immigration beat during one of the most pivotal times in U.S. policy.

Meanwhile, our Poynter Leadership Academy (June 2-6 in St. Petersburg, Florida) provides a transformative five-day experience for seasoned managers and leaders, equipping them with the skills, strategies and confidence to lead teams, set organizational direction and overcome evolving management challenges. 

Beat Academy: Immigration (2025)

Online webinar 
March 27, 2025
1:00 – 2:15 PM Eastern 
$15 

This comprehensive immigration webinar provides practical insights from experienced reporters and policy experts on covering immigration policy under the Trump administration with accuracy and depth. Participants will also gain eligibility for an exclusive El Paso workshop and reporting grants of up to $7,500.

In-person training
June 2-6 2025, St.Petersburg, Florida
$1,350 

This immersive, five-day program provides experienced managers and leaders with the tools and strategies to engage with their teams more effectively, communicate their strategic vision and steer their organizations toward success. Apply by March 24, 2025.

Poynter is turning 50 this year! We've seen a lot of journalists walk our halls and explore our online courses. Now, we want to spotlight you.

As part of our effort to chronicle Poynter's impact over the last half-century, we're collecting stories from people who have felt the Poynter Magic up close. Has Poynter made a difference in your life and career? 

Please share your experience with us in this form. (Note: You will have to be logged in to Google so we can receive your uploaded headshot and other materials)

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.

Enter SFJ’s 2025 Excellence-in-Features contest

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.

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.

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 tip sheets and Understanding U.S. Immigration from the Border to the Heartland, 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. 
Cost: $250 or $175 for ACES members. Learn more.