Professional Development
— Last checked and updated April 29, 2021, by Rachel Lin, Langara College Library & Information Technology practicum students.
See also Workshops
Alberta Magazine Publishers Association – Professional Development: AMPA offers professional development webinars and seminars every year, most in the fall as well as a resource library. 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. Visit Site
Langara College – Publishing Program: A certificate program in magazine publishing, including layout, design, editing, illustration and digital publishing. Note: as of June 19, 2020 Langara College has suspended this program for the Fall 2020 and 2021 intakes. Visit Site
Magazines Canada – Professional Development: Professional development programs and resources offered and supported by Magazines Canada. Visit Site
Ryerson University Magazine and Web Publishing Courses: These 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 their work. 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. 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. Visit Site
SMEI/UBC 3-Year Diploma Program in Marketing & Sales Management: This Vancouver chapter of the New York-based nonprofit association of Sales & Marketing Executives International provides a Diploma in Marketing & Sales Management at the Sauder School of Business at UBC. Other online certifications are offered through the SMEI site. 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. 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. Visit Site
UBC School of Journalism: A program dedicated to the scholarly understanding of journalism through critical thinking and the teaching of ethical responsibility. Visit Site
