Data Driven Journalism
In today’s information-rich world, data has become the backbone of journalism, especially in-depth and investigative journalism. CMR Nepal Journalism Academy, in partnership with Interlink Academy, Germany, offers a comprehensive data-driven journalism training designed specifically for experienced Nepali journalists.
This intensive course combines analytical thinking with practical skills, providing you with the essential tools to uncover stories hidden in numbers and datasets. Whether you’re investigating government spending, analyzing election results, or tracking social trends, you’ll learn to use the power of data to enhance your journalism practice.
Course Curriculum
Our curriculum covers the complete data journalism workflow, from data collection to visualization. You’ll learn data analysis techniques, statistical interpretation, visualization tools, and understand how to transform complex datasets into compelling narratives that inform your audience.
- Data in journalism – Understanding the role and importance of data in modern reporting
- Working with data: calculations and filtering – Essential skills for data manipulation and analysis
- Data Visualization: graphs, charts and maps – Creating compelling visual representations of data
- Data sources and formats – Identifying and accessing reliable data sources
- Data scrapping and cleaning – Techniques for extracting and preparing data for analysis
- Making sense of the huge data – Strategies for handling and interpreting large datasets
- Live tables, graphs and maps – Creating dynamic, interactive data presentations
- Creating infographics – Designing effective visual storytelling tools
- Data-driven stories – Crafting compelling narratives based on data insights
Course Structure
Our unique program features a blended learning approach designed for working journalists. The training consists of two intensive six-day face-to-face sessions in Kathmandu, connected by a flexible six-week e-learning phase. This structure allows you to apply new skills in real-world situations while maintaining your current work commitments.
- First attendance phase: 6 days, 9am to 5pm, for learning fundamental data analysis and visualization skills
- E-Learning phase: 6 weeks, 4 hours a week commitment to apply newly learned skills at the workplace
- Second attendance phase: 6 days, 9am to 5pm, for advanced data storytelling techniques and project completion
Fellowships for Selected Journalists
This course is completely free for selected participants. All selected participants will receive scholarships that cover the course fees as well as breakfast/lunch during the course’s attendance phases.
Course Participants
This fundamental course is ideal for mid-career Nepali journalists with at least three years of experience who have limited or no background in data journalism. We welcome applications from professionals across all media platforms – radio, television, print, and online – who are ready to expand their analytical storytelling capabilities.
Our Expert Trainers
All our trainers have undergone rigorous training of trainers on training methodologies and are experts with working experience in data journalism:
- Mr. Ujjwal Acharya
- Mr. Arun Karki
- Mr. Umesh Shrestha
- Ms. Chetana Kunwar
- Mr. Ramesh Kumar
- Mr. Krishna Gyawali
Data Journalism Course for Mid-career Nepali Journalists
