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February 4, 2012

Training and Certificate Programs

Banff Centre Writing and Publishing Programs

Courses, workshops, residencies and intensive programs for writers and publishers. Based in Banff, Alberta. ¶ http://www.banffcentre.ca/writing/programs/

Booming Ground

An intensive non-credit creative writing program from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. ¶ http://www.boomingground.com/

Capilano University Communications Department: Magazine Publishing Program

The Capilano College Magazine Publishing Certificate is an intensive full-time sixteen-week program in magazine publishing. Starting in early July at Capilano‚Äôs 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. ¶ http://www.capilanou.ca/future/calendar/current/business/magazine.html

Douglas College Print Futures Program

A two-year program focussing on document writing, communication theory, language studies, research skills editing and layout. Based in New Westminster, B.C. ¶ http://www.douglas.bc.ca/calhtm/programs/ppf.htm

Langara College Publishing Department

A certificate program in magazine publishing, including layout, design, editing, illustration and digital publishing. ¶ http://www.langara.bc.ca/creative-arts/publishing/programs.html

Langara Digital Training Programs

Certificates and courses in web publishing and new media from Langara College in Vancouver. ¶ http://www.langara.bc.ca/cs/dfp/

Links to Professional Development Programs

BCAMP Resources section on Professional Development in publishing. ¶ http://www.bcamp.bc.ca/resources/

Magazines Canada School for Advertising Sales

A 5-day program teaching the essentials of magazine ad sales. Takes place every November at an Ontario conference centre. ¶ http://www.magazinescanada.ca/professional_development.php

Magazines Canada School for Circulation

A 5-day intensive training program for circulation professionals. Takes place every February at an Ontario conference centre. ¶ http://www.magazinescanada.ca/professional_development.php

Magazines Canada School for Professional Publishing

A 9-day intensive and expansive certificate program on magazine publishing. Takes place every April at an Ontario conference centre. ¶ http://www.magazinescanada.ca/professional_development.php

SFU Summer New Media Courses

A series of courses and workshops on new media at SFU Harbour Centre, as part of the Summer Publishing Workshops. ¶ http://www.ccsp.sfu.ca/pubworks/

SFU Writing and Publishing Program

Courses, workshops and intensives for writers and publishers offered by Simon Fraser University's Harbour Centre campus in Vancouver. ¶ http://www.sfu.ca/wp/

Simon Fraser University Master of Publishing Program

A 16-month intensive degree program in magazine and book publishing. Includes a summer internship program. Located in Vancouver, BC. ¶ http://www.ccsp.sfu.ca/mpub/index.html

So You Want to Start a Magazine?

A Ryerson School of Journalism 2-day course on the basics of launching a magazine. ¶ http://www.ryerson.ca/ce/startamagazine

The Capilano University Communications Department: Magazine Publishing Program

The Capilano College Magazine Publishing Certificate is an intensive full-time sixteen-week program in magazine publishing. Starting in early July at Capilano‚Äôs 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. ¶ http://www.capilanou.ca/future/calendar/current/business/magazine.html

University of British Columbia School of Journalism

A program dedicated to the scholarly undertanding of journalism through critical thinking and the teaching of ethical responsibility. ¶ http://www.journalism.ubc.ca/

University of Victoria Department of Writing

A degree program for creative writing located in Victoria. ¶ http://finearts.uvic.ca/writing/