Professional Development
— Last checked and updated December 4, 2020 by Lindsay Stone, 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
All Resources
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Accountability – Codes of Conduct & Policies
Canadian and select codes/policies for the publishing industry
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Accountability in Publishing
Anti-racism, white privilege, and encouraging diversity
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Advertising & Marketing
How to promote your magazine, gain readership & improve advertising
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Associations
Professional associations for publishing, editing, advocacy, and writers and creators.
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Audience Development & Distribution
Boost your base
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Awards
For magazines and publishing professionals.
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Bursaries, Grants & Subsidies
Financial support for publishers
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Business & Administration
Starting & running a publication
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Charitable Tax Status
How to become a charity
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Conferences
Publishing conferences and events
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Copyright
Resources and rulebooks for creative industries
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Design & Production
Editing, designing & style guides
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Digital Resources
Resources for creating & publishing your digital magazine
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Disabled Writers & Accessibility
Issues, ideas, discussions, resources & guides
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Diversity & Inclusivity
Bias, exclusion, privilege & discrimination
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Diversity in Publishing – Overview
Diversity, inclusivity, and CanLit
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Diversity in Publishing – Organizations & Initiatives
Projects, awards, events, & mentorship
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Diversity in Publishing – Studies & Stats
Studies, reports & stats about diversity in publishing
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Diversity in the Workplace
Reports, statistics, & steps for a more diverse & equitable workplace
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Eco-Friendly
Organizations, publishers, and articles discussing data storage and recycling
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Industry & Advocacy
Magazine industry and creative sector reports
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Mental Health
Resources & articles about the basics, the workplace & in publishing
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Professional Development
Education and training opportunities
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Representation & Appropriation in Publishing
Writing, reading, editing, tokenizing
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Resources for Print Magazines
Including circulation, subscriptions & printing
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Sexual Abuse & Discrimination in the Literary Community
Reports, articles, etc.
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Staff & Volunteers
Internships, job boards & volunteer resources
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Workshops
Opportunities for skills sharing and development