Description

Certification Name: Certified Sports Professional Journalist

Global Occupational Skill Standard – GOSS ID: GOSS/JPM/CSPJ/V1

Eligibility: Graduation or Equivalent or minimum 2 years of relevant experience (experience-based learners can directly enroll and certify).

Objective:The Certified Sports Professional Journalist course aims to equip aspiring sports journalists with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills required to excel in the dynamic field of sports media. The program covers the fundamentals of sports reporting, ethical journalism practices, interviewing techniques, sports event coverage, and multimedia storytelling. Students will learn how to research, write, and deliver engaging sports content across various platforms such as print, broadcast, and digital media.

Certification: Within 5 days after Completion of Online Assessment.

Get ready to join the Journey to become a GSDCI Certified Professional  – International Certification and Assessment Body.

Steps to become a GSDCI Certified Professional:

Step 1: Select your certification you want to pursue.

Step 2: Click on get certified tab, new pop up window will open.

Step 3: Click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to billing details page.

Step 4: Fill your details and click on pay certification fee, You will be redirected to payment gateway, pay fee by any available options like Card(Debit/Credit), Wallet, Paytm, Net banking, UPI and Google pay.

Step 5: You will get Login Credentials of Online E-Books and Online assessment link on your email id, within 48 hrs of payment.

Step 6: After completion of online assessment, you can download your Certificate Immediately.

Assessment Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Sports Journalism: History of Sports Journalism, Role of a Sports Journalist, Ethics in Sports Reporting, Understanding Different Sports, Types of Sports Media, Sports Journalism vs General Journalism

Module 2: Sports Reporting and Writing Skills: News Gathering Techniques, Interviewing Athletes and Coaches, Writing Match Reports, Feature Writing in Sports, Sports Commentary and Analysis, Use of Statistics in Sports Reporting

Module 3: Multimedia and Digital Sports Journalism: Digital Platforms for Sports Reporting, Using Social Media for Sports News, Podcasting and Sports Radio, Video Reporting and Editing, Live Blogging and Real-Time Updates, SEO for Sports Journalism

Module 4: Sports Photography and Visual Storytelling: Basics of Sports Photography, Capturing Action Shots, Photo Editing Techniques, Using Visuals to Enhance Stories, Ethics in Sports Photography, Photojournalism Case Studies

Module 5: Sports Broadcasting and Presentation: Radio and TV Sports Broadcasting, Voice Modulation and Presentation Skills, Scriptwriting for Broadcast, Interview Techniques for Broadcast, Use of Graphics and Replays, Crisis Management in Live Sports Coverage

Module 6: Specialized Sports Journalism: Covering Major Sports Events (Olympics, World Cups), Investigative Sports Journalism, Legal Issues in Sports Reporting, Sports Marketing and Sponsorships, Writing Biographies and Profiles, Career Opportunities in Sports Journalism

GSDCI Online Assessment Detail:

• Duration- 60 minutes.
• Number of Questions- 30.
• Number of Questions from each module: 5.
• Language: English.
• Exam Type: Multiple Choice Questions.
• Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 50%.
• There is no negative marking in any module.

Marking System:
S.No.	No. of Questions	Marks Each Question	Total Marks
1	10	5	50
2	5	4	20
3	5	3	15
4	5	2	10
5	5	1	5
	30		100
How Students will be Graded:
S.No.	Marks	Grade
1	91-100	O (Outstanding)
2	81-90	A+ (Excellent)
3	71-80	A (Very Good)
4	61-70	B (Good)
5	50-60	P (Pass)
6	0-49	F (Fail)

 

Benefits of Certification:

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💼 3. Career Advancement & Employability – Enhances your resume and increases chances of promotions or job offers.

🤝 4. Non-Profit Trust Factor – Certifications from non-profit organizations are mission-driven rather than profit-driven.

📚 5. Access to Verified Learning & Resources – Often includes e-books, mock tests, and online support without hidden costs.

🔍 6. Transparency & Online Verification – Certifications come with a unique Enrolment ID for easy online verification by employers and institutions.

⏳ 7. Lifetime or Long-Term Validity – Certifications usually have lifetime validity or long-term recognition, reducing the need for frequent renewals.