The cij offers bespoke training to investigative journalists and researchers in the UK, and internationally.
Pioneers in Computer Assisted Reporting (CAR) in the UK, since 2003 we have run an annual summer school, providing cutting-edge training in technical and theoretical skills, married to expertise and insight from the highest levels of investigative journalism.
We also offer practice-based one-off workshops in CAR to industry, higher education, and NGOs. These cover: advanced internet research, Freedom of Information theory and practice, and the application of spreadsheet, database and mapping technologies toward supporting and inspiring ideas for investigative research.
autumn courses
web investigator
Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 October, room EG07, Drysdale Building, City University London, Northampton Square, London EC1V 0HB.
While the motives and outcomes may be different, there are many similarities between investigative journalism and computer hacking. Mike Schrenk will guide you through these practical, hands-on training sessions that will identify a few hacker-tricks of particular use to journalists.
To reserve your place, please fill in the booking form and follow the instructions for payment.
database journalism (CAR)
Thursday 5 November and Friday 6 November, room EG07, Drysdale Building, City University London, Northampton Square, London EC1V 0HB.
This two-day course will teach you how to use Microsoft Excel and Access to analyse databases – either to find story ideas or to provide more depth and context. James Ball will show you the basics, from finding and downloading data, to advanced techniques such as searching data for journalistic purposes.
To reserve your place, please fill in the booking form and follow the instructions for payment.
understanding company accounts
13-14 November, beginners and 27-28 November, advanced. Both courses are at the FTI Forensic Accounting, Holborn.
Beginners and advanced two-day courses with one of Britain’s top forensic accountants Raj Bairoliya, from FTI Forensic Accounting. You will learn how to understand company accounts and get beyond the corporate PR spin.
To reserve your place, please fill in the booking form and follow the instructions for payment.