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Certificate Professional Writing at University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa, Canada

Programme overview

The Professional Writing Certificate is an interdisciplinary program in writing and editing for business, science and the arts. Housed within the Department of English, the Professional Writing Certificate provides students with knowledge and skills much in demand by employers in government, business, social service, and community organizations. Take courses in Technical Writing and Editing, Policy Writing, Advanced Grammar, and Organizational Communication, among others.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Duration: 15–30 units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

30 Units programme; compulsory courses include English Grammar for Professional Writers and Editors, Interpersonal Communication, Organizational Communication, Writing for Digital Media I: Fundamentals of Digital Literacy.

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Application information

Duration: 15–30 units

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