Study location	Canada, Ontario, Toronto
Type	Graduate Certificate, College
Nominal duration	1 year/ 2 semesters, includes 1 field placement
Study language	English
Course code	6440

Tuition fee	CA$17,303 per year The fee is for the 2022–2023 academic year and includes tuition (CA$15,693), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change.
Registration fee	CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).
Accommodation fee	CA$1,800 per month The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month. Including the cost of food, rent, transportation and other living expenses (varies depending on your living preferences). Estimated living expenses are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change.

Entry qualification	Undergraduate Diploma (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess: A college diploma or university degree in any discipline. Note: Applicants will be considered with partial post-secondary education (minimum two years/ 8 credits and in good academic standing) and relevant work experience. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Language requirements

English If you did not complete two or more consecutive full years at a recognized post-secondary education institution in a school where English is the primary language of instruction and communication, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below: IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 (min Listening: 6.0, min Reading: 6.0, min Writing: 6.0, min Speaking: 6.0) TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 88 (min Reading: 22, min Listening: 22, min Speaking: 22, min Writing: 22) Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 125 Other accepted language tests

Other requirements

Attend a mandatory program admission session where applicants will: - Submit a portfolio consisting of three writing samples completed in the last two years (applicants without a portfolio of work can complete a one-page user guide assignment to fulfill this requirement) - Complete an in-person test comprised of: Editing of a passage for a specific audience Completion of a questionnaire Note: After applying, applicants will receive a letter advising how to book the program admission session.

More information	centennialcollege.ca/..rofessional-writing

Overview

The Professional Writing – Communications program will prepare you to work as a versatile communications professional. This graduate certificate program will combine assessing audience needs and delivering thoughtful and relevant content with effective project management techniques as you develop the skills to write and produce copy for various professional settings and styles.

The innovative courses in this program will encompass a wide range of communications disciplines and vocational skills, including:

• Web copywriting
• Technical writing
• Proposal writing
• Writing for social media
• Content marketing
• Presentations and speech writing
• Content management
• Information design and data visualization
• Digital storytelling

As a Professional Writing – Communications student, you’ll have the advantage of creating a diverse and professional portfolio that will include training modules, complex visual aids (such as infographics) and compelling layouts for various print and virtual platforms (brochures, newsletters, websites and more). With your well-rounded training, you’ll be able to launch a writing career that will go the distance, taking on a range of roles in both the profit and non-profit sectors.

Career opportunities

• Technical writer
• Communications coordinator
• Social media officer
• Editor
• Web copywriter
• Proposal writer
• Instructional designer
• Report writer/business analyst