Bring your business writing up to industry standards
Effective communication is key to every organization’s success. Employers depend on communications professionals who can write and speak clearly—because they produce a vast array of communications pieces:
- Annual reports
- Position papers
- Grant applications
- Communication plans
- Marketing materials
- Speeches
- Media pitches
- Press releases
It takes training, research, and practice to make sure these documents inform, compel, and persuade readers.
Specialize in one or more areas of professional writing
In SFU’s Certificate in Business Communication and Professional Writing, you’ll increase your confidence, learn the practical skills and strategies you need to become a professional writer, and stay current with the latest developments in business communications.
You’ll take core courses in writing, strategy, editing, and ethics. You can customize your training by choosing elective courses from three different streams: business communication, media relations, and professional writing.
Study when it works for you
Most of our business communication and professional writing courses run in the evenings or on Saturdays at SFU Vancouver. Some are intensive and run for one to three weekdays. We offer many of the certificate courses several times a year.
Is SFU’s Certificate in Business Communication and Professional Writing for You?
If you’re creative, work well independently and within teams, enjoy the challenge of deadlines, and want to become a more effective writer and communicator, you should consider this certificate program.