Robert Bourgoing
International consultant and trainer
Take control of AI & information to investigate, teach and act
I work with journalists, teachers, trainers and other professionals on information research, monitoring and verification, open-source investigation (OSINT), geospatial investigation and the critical use of artificial intelligence.
After more than twenty years of experience in journalism, media and training, I now work with people facing many of the same challenges: those who need to research, verify and document complex information, particularly on climate and environmental issues, and teachers and trainers preparing their audiences to navigate an information environment profoundly reshaped by AI.
My approach goes beyond teaching a succession of tools. I help professionals take control of AI and information by developing their critical thinking skills and rigorous methods for research and verification.
Fact-checking, online monitoring, digital investigation, satellite imagery analysis, geospatial research and the detection of AI-generated content: my training programmes are built around real-world cases and place the emphasis on methodology, critical thinking and autonomy.
Fluent in both French and English and a Qualiopi-certified trainer (PDF), I work in France and internationally, both in person and online.
*More on my professional background (LinkedIn).
Robert Bourgoing in 2025-2026
(Updated in October 2026)
Trained 425 journalists, educators and communiction professionals in France and abroad
Tailored training to investigate, verify and teach in the age of AI
93% of trainees satisfied or very satisfed
What they say about the training
“We have received rave reviews from participants in his training courses.”
“The trainer is amazing. You see experience and sincerity, and his ability to communicate knowledge is great.”
“I wish Robert had come ten years ago to train FBC’s journalists and all its staff.”
“His sessions, combining theory, practice and ethical reflection, gave students the essential keys to find their way in the world of journalism.”
“He explains with clarity and confidence, mastering both the details and the bigger picture.”
“The training was very insightful and practical. I appreciate the clear explanations and interactive approach used by the trainer.”
Past & current clients
My personal journey
Flashbacks
This is my « inner search engine », flashbacks from my travels in over 90 countries through pictures, stories, singular anecdotes and encounters with men and women who have shaken my many assumptions on human nature and life.
Le Grand Raid (“The Great Rallye”)
This is the fabulous adventure that led me to journalism, a dream shared with millions of francophone TV viewers, a world round car rallye & international contest to produce 30 documentary films in 21 African, Asian and American countries.
