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GIJN’s Global Academy is your gateway to investigative journalism training. Through masterclass videos, training programs (in person or online), webinars or mentorship programs, the Academy helps journalists at every stage strengthen their investigative skills, connect with peers, and continue learning. Explore our masterclasses below or browse our training programs to find the right path for you.

Global Academy Guides Resource Guide

Guide to Mapping Analysis Using QGIS

The open source desktop geographic information system software QGIS can be a powerful tool for investigative journalists. This resource takes you from the basics to advanced data mapping.

Global Academy Guides Resource Guide

Guide to Investigating Food Insecurity

This reporting guide is designed to help journalists understand the causes of food inequity, famine, and starvation as well as the global agencies and data sources tracking these phenomena.

Global Academy Guides Resource Guide

Open Source Guide to Investigating Chinese Companies

This guide introduces journalists to valuable information sources for China-focused investigations and demonstrates practical methods for accessing and utilizing key reporting tools.

Global Academy Guides Resource Guide

Guide to Investigating Social Media Algorithms 

Featuring tips, techniques, and best practices for covering the algorithms — and their corresponding impacts — used by tech giants’ social media platforms.

Global Academy Guides Resource Guide

GIJN Guide to Investigating Extreme Heat

The negative effects from higher temperatures can be seen everywhere, offering many opportunities for investigative journalism.

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