Professional Development
Booming Ground Mentorship
Six-month one-on-one program done online via email. The program includes genres of Creative Non-Fiction, Children’s Literature, Poetry and Spoken Word. Memberships are $500 CAD. Visit Site
Capilano University – Magazine Publishing Certificate
An intensive (full-time, sixteen-week) program in magazine publishing. Starting in early July at Capilano’s campus in North Vancouver, this program begins with seven weeks of courses that prepare students for a directed internship. Planned and taught by experienced magazine industry personnel, the program adopts a practical approach as students learn editorial and layout skills from editors, writers and art directors. Visit Site
Langara College Publishing Department
A certificate program in magazine publishing, including layout, design, editing, illustration and digital publishing. 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
Magazines Canada – Professional Development
Professional development programs and resources offered and supported by Magazines Canada. 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. 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
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
UBC School of Journalism
A program dedicated to the scholarly understanding of journalism through critical thinking and the teaching of ethical responsibility. Visit Site
