Post-Degree Diploma in Professional Communication

You’ve completed your degree. You’ve been in the workforce for some time or just a short while. You’re well aware of the importance of excellent communication skills for getting, keeping and advancing in a career. And you want to take your knowledge and abilities to the next level. 

As a diploma student, you’ll gain intensive, practical experience along with many opportunities to network with other professional communicators and to develop a credible, professional portfolio of finished work.

Your next step: writing and communication trade school

Competitive skills

The Post-Degree Diploma in Professional Communication is designed to meet the needs of recent university graduates and working professionals. The diploma offers well-planned courses in writing, editing, research, document design, professional preparedness and professional work experience.

Communication conversations

Join us for a one-on-one chat about the Post-Degree Diploma. Email schechters@douglascollege.ca to register and for additional details. 

If you're not able to come to campus, plan to attend an upcoming information session on Zoom.

For recent graduates

For recent university graduates, you’ll find the diploma is an excellent complement to your academic studies - think of it as a trade school for the writing and communication professions. 

For working professionals

For working professionals, you’ll benefit from many opportunities to broaden and deepen your knowledge and skills - for you, the diploma may be a path toward a new career or a sought-after promotion. 

Meet a grad

A mom of two and former legal writer, Kristin Ignacz pivoted her career with the PDD in Professional Communication.

Contact us

Contact the program coordinator, Sam Schechter, at schechters@douglascollege.ca

For more information

For information about admission requirements, courses, intake dates and more, visit the Program and Course Catalogue.
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