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CIM moves to professionalise marketing’s use of smart AI with a comprehensive suite of new courses

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) has announced a suite of five new courses aimed at bringing marketers up to speed with the latest innovative AI marketing software, allowing them to effectively incorporate these exciting tools into their roles and boost performance. In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, it is essential for professional marketers to not only stay on top of technological advancements but also harness them in ways that are both impactful and ethical. Luckily, the new cutting-edge suite of intermediate-level courses from CIM is here to empower marketing professionals,…

UNESCO offers free online courses on freedom of expression and safety of journalists

Stuart Mitchell

You can now browse for a selection of  free online courses on freedom of expression and safety of journalists organized by UNESCO and partners. Choose from a variety of self-directed courses on current issues such as the role of journalism in exposing disinformation around COVID-19; the legal challenges to protect access to information and journalists at times of restrictive measures to cope with the pandemic; or the impact of new technologies on journalism. Several of the courses were designed in partnership with the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas…

Amnesty International and Advocacy Assembly launch new online courses on open source human rights investigations

Stuart Mitchell

Human rights researchers, activists and journalists are among those who will benefit from two new free online courses developed by Amnesty International and hosted by Advocacy Assembly to train people in how to carry out open source research for human rights investigations and advocacy. Based on the rigorous methodologies employed by Amnesty International’s Digital Verification Corps – an award-winning partnership with seven global universities – the courses will train people in investigative techniques used to verify digital content and tackle disinformation. “Never has it been more relevant for activists, journalists…

NCT switches to virtual antenatal courses in response to coronavirus

Stuart Mitchell

NCT has responded to the coronavirus crisis by moving its antenatal courses online. The charity is now running virtual classes for expectant mums and dads instead of its usual face-to-face courses. Chief Executive of NCT, Angela McConville, said: “We want to support mums and dads-to-be at a very stressful time while taking on board Government guidance about social distancing. So this week we’ve launched our antenatal classes in a virtual format and will be providing online courses for the foreseeable future. Expectant parents need social connection now more than ever.…

Cannes Lions and 42courses launch new online courses to extend year-round learning opportunities

Stuart Mitchell

Cannes Lions, in partnership with digital learning provider 42courses, has announced the launch of new online courses, delivered by some of the industry’s most distinguished creative experts. The suite of courses, which focus on the fundamentals of creative marketing, can be accessed via the Cannes Lions learning portal. The first course, entitled Storytelling, provides tools and techniques for users to bring stories to life. It launched online in April 2019. It is now joined by two new courses: Behavioural Science for Brands, which focuses on how to influence audiences to…