About the programme
A five-week online programme open to journalists and media staff across Africa, focused on moving beyond AI experimentation to deliberate, editorially grounded strategy. It combines expert masterclasses, hands-on workshops and peer discussion, with five modules covering AI concepts, data and tools, generative AI, risks and ethics, and turning ideas into implementation. No coding background is needed. Cohorts are limited to 20 participants.
Duration: Five weeks, about 5 hours per week (live sessions Tuesday and Thursday plus individual assignment)
Eligibility
- Employed by or formally affiliated with a news organisation in Africa; freelancers are not eligible
- Fluency in English
- Based in Africa
- Sign in to check these against your background.
What they look for
- No coding or technical background required
- Ability to take learning back to the organisation (editors, senior journalists, product leads, founders of small outlets prioritised)
- Curiosity and openness to challenging assumptions
Needs your employer. A letter of organisational commitment from the employer is required at application stage.
What you receive
- Certificate of participation
- Hands-on experience evaluating and working with AI tools
- A concrete action plan or project proposal for the newsroom
- A network of peers across Africa
What you will need
- Application form (including background, newsroom and planned work questions)
- Letter of organisational commitment from employer (mandatory upload)
- Letter of intent (optional template provided)
How to apply
- Submit application via the online form, uploading employer's letter of organisational commitment
- Selected participants sign a personal commitment letter
- Participation in all sessions is mandatory
Applications are submitted on JournalismAI at the London School of Economics and Political Science (Polis), supported by Google’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
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Source and verification
- Official source
- JournalismAI at the London School of Economics and Political Science (Polis), supported by Google
- Last checked
- 13 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page
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