Overview
Disinformation and misinformation can undermine policy, cause concern, and damage your organisation’s reputation. In an era of social media where fake news can spread rapidly, it is essential that teams and organisations can react quickly and ensure the correct information is broadcast.
Attend this Countering Disinformation and Misinformation course to learn about the different tools to identify and monitor threats and implement mitigating strategies. Learn how to create a consistent narrative and how to coordinate a response for countering disinformation.
Practice theory through real-life scenarios and establish the best approach to counter and fight disinformation through campaigns, designed responses and clear communications. Leave the day with a strategy to implement in your organisation and the confidence to be able to respond to any false information.
Unlocking the Power of Virtual
Our virtual courses have been designed with you in mind. From group exercises in breakout rooms to live chat, whiteboards and interactive polls, we use a range of tools and techniques to ensure that you can connect with your trainer; network and share best practice with your peers and leave the day with the skills you need.
Our courses provide you with an interactive and engaging learning environment that can be accessed from any location, helping you to continue to connect, learn and grow. Click here to discover more!
Paul Brennan is a correspondent and news editor covering Europe and the Middle East for Al Jazeera English.
Paul has substantial digital storytelling, communications, and content distribution experiences with more than 20 years’ experience gathering findings and delivering compelling stories. During that period, he has provided social media expertise in verification and content creation, which has become essential in the age of fake news and disinformation.
His previous experience in managing field teams and collaborating with numerous diverse stakeholders also ensures he is able to distill complex data and information into relevant and accessible formats. His ...
Learning Outcomes
• Define the differences between disinformation and misinformation
• Understand the mechanisms behind fake news, how they spread, and who is targeted
• Identify the current trends in disinformation campaigns and how to monitor potential threats
• Learn about the recent responses, initiatives, and available tools
• Establish a mitigating strategy, how to implement it, and with whom
