Professional Development
Last checked and updated Mar 3, 2020 by Rujipa Laosin and Leah Vecchione, Langara College Library & Information Technology practicum students.
Langara College Publishing Department
A certificate program in magazine publishing, including layout, design, editing, illustration and digital publishing. (Accessed May 3, 2020.) Visit Site
Langara College – Digital Media Series
The Digital Media Series is a collection of production software courses for the applied arts. This is not a certificate program but an extensive collection of software courses that are open to everyone. (Accessed May 3, 2020.) Visit Site
Magazines Canada – Professional Development
Professional development programs and resources offered and supported by Magazines Canada. (Accessed May 3, 2020.) Visit Site
Ryerson University Magazine and Web Publishing Courses
Magazine and Web Publishing courses are designed for individuals who are planning a career in the web publishing or magazine industry, or already working at a magazine or website and looking to sharpen the skills they use in the job. (Accessed May 3, 2020.) Visit Site
SFU – Master of Publishing Program
A 16-month intensive degree program in magazine and book publishing. Includes a summer internship program. Located in Vancouver, BC. (Accessed May 3, 2020.) Visit Site
SFU – Marketing and Communications Program
Courses, workshops and intensives for writers and publishers offered by Simon Fraser University’s Harbour Centre campus in Vancouver. (Accessed May 3, 2020.) Visit Site
Training magazine
Training magazine has been operating for 55 years to support magazine professional development. The organization provides training in print and digital magazines. The course is offered 6 times a year. (Accessed May 3, 2020.) Visit Site
UBC Extended Learning – Professional Writing and Communications program
UBC Extended Learning provides flexible career courses to the community. These courses are to support all writers for various types of writing purposes: writing content for blog posts, magazine and newspaper articles, digital media, editing and storytelling skills, and more. (Accessed May 3, 2020.) Visit Site
UBC School of Journalism
A program dedicated to the scholarly understanding of journalism through critical thinking and the teaching of ethical responsibility. (Accessed May 3, 2020.) Visit Site
