Start your June with purpose, growth, and new possibilities.

Applications are now open for the JournalismAI Skills Lab 2026, a global 14-week virtual programme designed to equip journalists and media professionals with practical artificial intelligence skills for modern newsroom innovation.

This is more than training. It is a hands-on learning experience where participants build real AI tools that improve reporting, storytelling, and newsroom workflows.

Why this matters

Journalism is evolving fast, with artificial intelligence reshaping how news is created, verified, and delivered.

The challenge is no longer awareness of AI but knowing how to use it effectively in real newsroom environments.

The JournalismAI Skills Lab bridges that gap by turning ideas into practical newsroom solutions.

Key benefits

Participants will have the opportunity to:

• Build real AI tools for journalism workflows
• Learn how Generative AI is used in reporting and storytelling
• Develop prompt engineering and AI application skills
• Work on newsroom automation projects
• Create a final AI journalism prototype
• Connect with a global community of media professionals
• Strengthen confidence in using AI responsibly

 Who can apply

• Journalists
• Editors
• Data journalists
• Newsroom product managers
• Media technologists

Applicants should have basic experience in journalism or media work and an interest in technology and artificial intelligence.

 Programme details

• Duration: 14 weeks
• Mode: Fully online
• Cost: Free
• Workload: About 7 hours weekly
• Live sessions: 2 per week (2 hours each)
• Deadline: 21 June 2026

 Final takeaway

Start your June by stepping into the future of journalism. This is your opportunity to learn, build, and innovate with artificial intelligence in a global newsroom environment.

🔗 Apply here: https://www.journalismai.info/programmes/skillslab