Bilingual Professional Communication (Cert. Proficiency) (30 credits)
Offered by: Global & Strategic Comm.
Degree credit weight: 30
Program Description
The Certificate of Proficiency in Bilingual Professional Communication addresses the need for bilingual proficiency (English and French) in a professional context. It is intended for adult learners who wish to acquire proof of proficiency in these two languages simultaneously, and attain a high level of bilingualism for the workplace. The program may be completed on a part-time basis.
Program Prerequisites
- If your English Entrance Placement level is not at Advanced 1, you may need some or all of these courses (above the 30 credits for the program):
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| CEEN 211 | Intermediate English 1: Reading and Writing. | 3 |
Intermediate English 1: Reading and Writing. Terms offered: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027 Instruction and practice in reading and writing at a low-intermediate level of English as an additional language.
See course page for more information |
| CEEN 212 | Intermediate English 1: Listening and Speaking. | 3 |
Intermediate English 1: Listening and Speaking. Terms offered: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027 Instruction and practice in listening and speaking at a low-intermediate level of English as an additional language. See course page for more information |
| CEEN 221 | Intermediate English 2: Reading and Writing. | 3 |
Intermediate English 2: Reading and Writing. Terms offered: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027 Instruction and practice in reading and writing at a mid-intermediate level of English as an additional language. See course page for more information |
| CEEN 222 | Intermediate English 2: Listening and Speaking. | 3 |
Intermediate English 2: Listening and Speaking. Terms offered: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027 Instruction and practice in listening and speaking at a mid-intermediate level of English as an additional language. See course page for more information |
| CEEN 331 | Intermediate English 3: Reading and Writing. | 3 |
Intermediate English 3: Reading and Writing. Terms offered: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027 Instruction and practice in reading and writing at a high-intermediate level of English as an additional language. See course page for more information |
| CEEN 332 | Intermediate English 3: Listening and Speaking. | 3 |
Intermediate English 3: Listening and Speaking. Terms offered: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027 Instruction and practice in listening and speaking at a high-intermediate level of English as an additional language.
See course page for more information |
- If your French Entrance Placement level is not at Advanced 1, you may need some or all of these courses (above the 30 credits for the program):
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| CEFN 211 | | 3 |
Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. |
| CEFN 212 | | 3 |
Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. |
| CEFN 221 | | 3 |
Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. |
| CEFN 222 | | 3 |
Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. |
| CEFN 331 | | 3 |
Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. |
| CEFN 332 | French Communication Practice 3. | 3 |
French Communication Practice 3. Terms offered: Summer 2026 Designed for students at a High Intermediate level wishing to acquire oral and written communicative competence at this level. Vocabulary, grammar and strategies needed in professional life and in socio-cultural situations, including listening and communicative skills. /
Ce cours s'adresse aux étudiants de niveau intermédiaire élevé qui veulent développer, en communication orale et écrite, une compétence propre à ce niveau. Il vise à développer le vocabulaire, la grammaire et les stratégies nécessaires pour interagir dans la vie professionnelle et dans diverses situations socioculturelles. L'accent est mis sur l'écoute et l'aptitude à communiquer. See course page for more information |
Required Courses (24 credits)
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| CEEN 411 | Advanced English 1: Reading and Writing
. | 3 |
Advanced English 1: Reading and Writing
. Terms offered: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027 Instruction and practice in reading and writing at a low-advanced level of English as an additional language. See course page for more information |
| CEEN 412 | Advanced English 1:
Listening and Speaking. | 3 |
Advanced English 1:
Listening and Speaking. Terms offered: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027 Instruction in listening and speaking at a low-advanced level of English as an additional language.
See course page for more information |
| CEEN 421 | Advanced English 2: Reading and Writing
. | 3 |
Advanced English 2: Reading and Writing
. Terms offered: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027 Instruction and practice in reading and writing at a mid-advanced level of English as an additional language level. See course page for more information |
| CEEN 422 | Advanced English 2:Listening and Speaking. | 3 |
Advanced English 2:Listening and Speaking. Terms offered: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027 Instruction and practice in listening and speaking at a mid-advanced level of English as an additional language.
See course page for more information |
| CEFN 411 | | 3 |
Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. |
| CEFN 412 | | 3 |
Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. |
| CEFN 421 | | 3 |
Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. |
| CEFN 422 | | 3 |
Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. |
Complementary Courses (6 credits)
- To be chosen in consultation with, and approved by, the Program Coordinator.
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| CEEN 401 | English Vocabulary in Context. | 3 |
English Vocabulary in Context. Terms offered: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027 Focuses on English communication through the study of vocabulary and its function in discourse. Broadens the field and mode of oral/written communication by developing "lexical competence". Identifies the nature and role of words, phrasal verbs and idioms through the study of semantics and intense practice of vocabulary in context./ Ce cours se concentre sur la communication par le truchement de l'étude du vocabulaire et de ses fonctions dans le discours. Il cherche à développer une véritable « compétence lexicale » tant à l'oral qu'à l'écrit. L'enrichissement du vocabulaire se fera par l'identification de la nature et du rôle des mots, des locutions ou des expressions figées, par l'étude des champs sémantiques et par une pratique intensive favorisant le réemploi en contexte.
See course page for more information |
| CEEN 402 | English Communication and Cultural Patterns. | 3 |
English Communication and Cultural Patterns. Terms offered: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027 Examines the impact of cultural patterns in communication in English. Intended for those visiting/working abroad, and/or dealing with international associates. Explores the fundamental cultural differences and business practices in the different regions of the world, and how the English language should be used in specific situations./ Destiné aux personnes qui séjournent ou travaillent à l'étranger, ou encore qui traitent avec des associés de divers pays, ce cours étudie l'effet des modèles culturels sur la communication en langue anglaise. Il inclut l'exploration des différences culturelles fondamentales et des pratiques commerciales en usage dans diverses régions du monde, de même que les différentes façons dont la langue anglaise devrait être utilisée dans des cas bien précis.
See course page for more information |
| CEFN 401 | | 3 |
Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. |
| CEFN 402 | | 3 |
Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. |
To be admitted to the Certificate of Proficiency – Bilingual for Professional Communication:
- Students must take a Placement Test and place into a level no higher than Intermediate High (CEEN 411/412 and CEFN 411/412);
- Students must be at least 18 years of age and hold a CEGEP diploma (DEC) or equivalent.
- Students 21 years of age and over who do not have the normal academic background for admission may be admitted as Mature students.
All new students must complete a Placement Test both in English and in French prior to applying for admission.
