Journalism can involve the study of skills and values needed to develop and report the news. Journalists may cover the news through broadcast media, such as television and radio. Journalists can also be found in print outlets, such as magazines and newspapers.

Certificate programs, which can be earned in about a year, consist of academic classes that are offered at different skill and ability levels. Undergraduate as well as graduate students, depending on their field of study, may obtain certificates.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.