CMN wants you to get paid.
That’s why we’ve developed specific courses with a focus on developing and refining a set of skills that will land paying jobs and help you stand out from the competition. If you want to learn more about a topic you have always been passionate about, or are committed to getting paid to do something you love, our courses can help make it happen.
We emphasize consistent, helpful feedback, skill development in areas that will make a difference in the ultra-competitive world of digital media, and frequent, open communication.
We’re focused on one mission: Building a great education and training community for 21st Century digital storytellers and critics.
Currently available courses:
Music Journalism Course
An intensive, 8-week learning experience that will combine your writing skills with your passion for music in a way that very few, if any, colleges or online learning platforms currently do. It’s the writing course you dreamt about your college offering. After eight weeks, you will have all the knowledge you need to start getting paid to write about music, it’s that simple.
If you obsess over bands, and are one of those people who make a playlist for every occasion, this is the place for you.
Podcasting Course
An 8-week experiential learning course that outlines the basics of podcasting, from recording setups to interviewing techniques to getting a show onto major distribution platforms.
Ideal for those who are looking to start and launch a podcast of their own, or those who want to add podcasting to their digital skill set, the experience gained in CMN’s podcasting course can be applied to a wide variety of career paths.
Participants will use CMN’s digital platform to hone their skills and will develop, launch and fine-tune podcasts related to our music and sports courses, with an emphasis on hands-on learning in a fast-paced environment. The course is entirely virtual and can be completed from any location.
Sports Journalism
An 8-week experiential learning course focused on enhancing your reporting, interviewing and information gathering skills as they specifically relate to the modern sports landscape. Participants will have the opportunity to publish on CMN’s platform, build a multimedia portfolio, and develop your social media reporting skills.
This course provides the ideal hands-on experience that separate you from the multitudes of sports journalism majors.