Certified Journalist Programme

The Certified Journalist Institute and the Global Academy of Finance and Management ® are a world recognized Board of Standards and Accreditation Council with professional members in 150+ countries offering certifications to candidates who meet the highest standards and assessment. GAFM ® is an Accredited global certifying body that recognizes accredited school and programs globally.  GAFM is the provider of CJ  Chartered Certified Journalist Certification along with these top reporting and analyst designations.

Journalist Certifications and Designations

CJ Certified Journalist ™
CPS Certified Political Scientist  ™– CPJ Certified in Political Journalism ™
CSR Certified Sports Reporter ™ – CSJ Certified in Sports Journalism ™
CIR Certified Investigative Reporter ™
CFR Certified Financial Reporter  ™ – CFJ Certified in Financial Journalism ™
CBR Certified Business Journalist ™  – CBJ Certified in Business Journalism ™
CTJ Certified Technology Journalist ™ – CJT Certified Journalist in Technology ™
CSJ Certified Science Journalist ™ – CSJ Certified in Scientific Journalism ™
CIJ Certified International Journalist ™
CLR Certified Legal Reporter – Board Certified in Law Journalism

TARGET GROUPS

  • Graduates and Diplomates
  • Print and Broadcast Journalists
  • Journalism and Public Relations Students
  • Media Practitioners
  • Other professionals

RESOURCE PERSONS

Experienced and qualified Broadcasters and Media Practitioners

1 year :  Classroom lectures from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily.

Entry Requirements

General Entry Requirements

Applicants who possess any of the following can apply:

  • A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university/institution in relevant discipline with;
    1. a second class lower or better
    2. a third class, however such applicants will be required to go through screening and selection interview to ascertain their suitability for admission
  • Relevant recognized full professional qualification such as ICAG, ACCA, CIMA, CIM, CPA, ICSA, GAFM and CIB.
  • International applicants with a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in related fields established by NAB. Evidence of proficiency in English Language will be required in the case of applicants from non-English speaking countries.

Information Technology Proficiency Requirement (ITPR)

In additions to the above requirements, applicants shall also be required to possess information technology skills in order to access and use e-resources and participate in e-learning based activities, interactions and assessments. The basic ITPR include the following:

  • Demonstrate ability to use an end device such as desktop or laptop computer, smart phone or a tablet to access internet resources and communicate with others, and for folder and file management.
  • Demonstrate ability to use a word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software to prepare assignments, reports, and other scholarly contents
  • Demonstrate ability to use basic web 2.0 technologies such as
  1. General or scholarly search engines
  2. Emails
  3. Social engineering platforms

How to Apply

Completion of Online Application Form, All applications must be completed online thus,

  • Log on to APPLY to access the online application form.
  • Fill in the application form and submit it online

Attachment of Supporting Documents

All applicants are expected to scan and attach the following documents to their online application forms. All such documents should be in PDF format.

  • Certified copies of all certificates
  • Certified copies of transcript (s) of academic records
  • Certificates confirmed by the professional body is required for professional applicants
  • Birth certificate
  • Two (2) completed referee reports

* As seen in the guides for the: U. S. Department of Labor, CHEA, FINRA, Employment and Training Administration.  GAFM approved exams include ACBSP and AACSB accredited business school programs recognized by the Council of Higher Education.

** Accreditation – ISO 29993 Certified – GAFM/IBS/AAPM is the first USA Certifying body to achieve ISO 29993, ISO 21001, ISO 9001, and ISO 29990 Certification – Our GAFM ® Certification Board is Accredited and ISO 9001 Certified for Quality and ISO 29990 Certified for Educational Standards.   In academic alliance with the ACBSP National Business Accreditation Agency for Certification Standards worldwide. IAo Cert. International Accreditation.  The GAFM ® Board of Standards is a founding member of the quality assurance standards memorandum of the CHEA International Quality Group. 

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