Professional Writing and Communications Humber Polytechnic

About this Program

Level: Graduate Certificate in Professional Writing and Communications

Discpline: Creative Writing

Length: 3 semesters

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Application Fee: $100.00
Tuition Fee: $18,918.00

Lakeshore Campus Campus

Starting Deadline Status
Jan, 2025 Nov 1, 2024 open
Sep, 2025 Jul 1, 2025 open

IGS Campus

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Program Description

Humber’s Professional Writing and Communications graduate certificate program supports you as you learn and practise the craft of writing while building a professional portfolio. This unique program provides you with the core transferrable skills you need to build a successful career in a variety of communications roles. Building on foundational skills such as storytelling, drafting, editing, pitching, interviewing and research, you will build proficiency in areas such as media writing, social media management, project management and design. With a focus on writing for different audiences and purposes, as well as using current technologies to maximize the impact of your message, you will be well-positioned to enter the workplace with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as a professional writer/communications specialist across a variety of sectors. You will also learn how to think strategically in preparation for taking on leadership positions within communications departments or starting your own freelance writing business. The program will create a community of writers and support collaboration, networking, professional development and publication.

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