Interviewing Courses for Narrative Journalism in Canada
Become the interviewer sources trust. Live cohort training, practical drills, and a certification that signals craft. Built for reporters, producers, and podcasters across Canada.
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Colvarion Certification
Stand out with a craft-first credential.
Built for working storytellers
We focus on conversation craft: preparing threads, live note architecture, empathy without bias, and advanced follow-ups that surface narrative detail. Every session is practical, recorded, and feedback-heavy.
Foundations
Question arcs, rapport, ethical frameworks, transcription workflows.
- Live drills with peers
- Templates for prep docs
- Office hours
Advanced Narrative
Triggering scene, sensory prompts, silence as a tool, trauma-informed care.
- Coach-led breakdowns
- Field assignments
- Portfolio review
Audio & On-Air
Mic technique, pacing, live control-room coordination, guest briefings.
- Studio simulations
- Equipment lab
- Producer feedback
Curriculum at a glance
By week: frameworks, drills, fieldwork, and critique. You’ll finish with a publishable interview package and a repeatable prep system.
Week 1 — Intent
Story thesis, interview arc, source mapping.
Week 2 — Rapport
Warm-up scaffolds, consent language, expectations.
Week 3 — Depth
Follow-ups, silence, detail excavation.
Week 4 — Edit
Transcripts, beats, scene selection, ethics checks.
Schedule & format
Live sessions
Tues & Thurs, 5–7pm PT. Recordings provided.
Practice pods
Small group drills with coach feedback.
Certification panel
Final interview reviewed by industry editors.
Transparent pricing
One fee covers everything: sessions, materials, feedback, and certification review. Scholarships available for student reporters and local newsroom fellows.
Essentials
4 weeks • recordings • templates
Professional
Everything in Essentials + 1:1 coaching + panel review
Newsroom
Team package • private cohort • custom schedule
Common questions
Who is this for?
Reporters, editors, producers, podcasters, and students who want repeatable interviewing craft for narrative work.
Do I need prior experience?
No. Cohorts mix beginners and working pros. Drills adapt to your current beat and pace.
Is there a certificate?
Yes—pass the final panel review to earn the Colvarion Certified Interviewer (CCI) credential.
Refund policy
Full refund within 7 days of the first live session if it’s not for you.
Ready to level up?
Seats are limited per cohort to preserve feedback quality. It takes three minutes to apply.
- Live, coach-led training
- Actionable templates & scripts
- Certification upon panel pass
Lead Coach — Alina C.
Former features editor, CBC & The Walrus