Graduate Certificate in Public Relations - Corporate Communications

Sheridan College - Trafalgar Road Campus, Oakville

Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma

Canada,Ontario

12 Months

Duration

CAD 22,441/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 100

Application Fee

Jan 2025

Apply Date

Canada, Ontario

Type: College

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1967

Total Students: 24,500 +

Int. Students: 8,700 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

C-Wing, 1430 Trafalgar Rd, Oakville, ON L6H 2L1,

Graduate Certificate in Public Relations - Corporate Communications

Program Overview

Can corporate communications be considered an art form? That's how Sheridan approaches the subject. It's a unique approach among business communications programs, and it produces student work that stands out. The courses in this program feature hands-on, project-based assignments. You'll be working for real-world clients, not just doing classroom exercises.

Hands-on, project-based assignments

  • Write persuasive and informative copy for internal and external publications, news releases, conference presentations, speeches and public service announcements.
  • Express yourself in a variety of public forums such as media interviews and news conferences.
  • Create websites, blogs, podcasts, video content, email blasts and other online communications.

Fast-track to employment
It takes less than a year to earn a Public Relations – Corporate Communications graduate certificate from Sheridan. You'll build a portfolio, get real-world experience and master both practical and theoretical aspects of business communications. You'll spend the last five weeks of the program in an onsite job placement, working with professionals.

Gain the skills you need for a strong communications career
In this program, you'll learn to:

  • Apply the critical, analytical and strategic skills prized by employers in corporate communications and public relations.
  • Weave social media and diversity communications into all aspects of tactical delivery.
  • Earn an audience's attention, influence attitudes and motivate behaviour.
  • Produce internal corporate communications plans and activities — the fastest-growing segment of the industry.
  • Prepare strategic plans, crisis responses, media campaigns, fundraising initiatives and other planning documents.
  • Develop strategic communication campaigns that integrate all of the above elements.

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