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Facebook offers online courses for journalists

ISLAMABAD, Nov 8 (APP): Facebook has launched its online
training for journalists, focusing on the three core pillars of the
news cycle: discovering content, creating stories and building an
audience.
Journalists who want to learn about Facebook’s products, tools
and services for use in their work can access free e-learning
courses,
Each module contains case studies in journalism as well as
best practices and guidelines from Facebook. Courses include “How
journalists can best utilize Facebook and Instagram,” along with
product courses on Facebook Live, 360ø videos & photos and Instant
Articles.
The platform also offers a guide for journalists explaining
how to get started on Facebook or simply grow their presence and is
starting a series of webinars tailored to journalists.
The courses will be available through Blueprint, Facebook’s
global training programme.