Professional Development
Last checked and updated Mar 3, 2020 by Rujipa Laosin and Leah Vecchione, 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. (Accessed May 3, 2020.) 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. (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
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. (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
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
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. (Accessed 04/21/2020) 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
