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. It provides you with the core transferrable skills that you need to build a successful career in a variety of communications sectors. Building on foundational skills such as storytelling, drafting, editing, research, and mechanics, you will become proficient at tasks in demand by today’s workplaces including media writing, copy editing, proofreading and project management. With a focus on writing for different audiences and purposes, as well as utilizing current technologies to maximize the impact of one’s 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 and critical review, as well as publication. Students complete a twelve-week work placement beginning in May which allows them to gain valuable practical and professional experience. Communication remains an essential skill sought by employers, regardless of discipline or field of study. According to the Conference Board of Canada, the ability to communicate tops the list of essential employability skills that employers require. The ability to read carefully, write effectively and think critically provides the foundation to get, keep and progress on a job. Graduates are able to find employment in a variety of service industries such as finance, hospitality and health services, as well as in government, not-for-profit organizations, corporate communications, and publishing and digital media.
Note: If a student applies for conditional acceptance but later decides to take their IELTS/TOEFL, they will need to reapply and submit a new application.
