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Wondering if a McGill Professional Development Certificate is for you? Get answers from our on-demand info session and learn about topics offered, delivery method, our approach to learning and teaching, tuition fees and how to apply. Plus, hear from actual students who will talk about their experience and how the program they chose helped them achieve their professional aims.
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Are you looking to acquire skills in digital media, content creation, and online community management? By earning a professional development certificate you are informing employers that you can establish and build an organization’s digital footprint from start to finish.
The program is designed to enable you to:
- Create and track digital content
- Influence reputation, opinion, and behavior
- Manage a corporate crisis
- Make effective and measurable marketing decisions
To be admitted into this program, applicants must:
1. Hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
- OR -
2. Have a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in one of the following areas: marketing, public relations, communications, journalism or fundraising.
Applicants who do not have a Bachelor’s degree must submit a copy of transcripts of the highest level of education completed.
To be admitted to a Professional Development Certificate, proof of English proficiency is not required. However, since the language of instruction is English, a good command of English is required in order to perform well in courses and complete the program.
This program admits new students in the following semesters:
- Fall
- Winter
Please make sure to verify application deadline and apply before the deadline for that session.
The application deadlines for this profits are as follows:
- Fall: August 25
- Winter: December 15
Professional Development Certificates are non-credit programs and as such, are not eligible for financial aid or awards such as Quebec’s loans and bursaries program (AFE).
In many cases, employers will cover the cost of professional development courses or workshops from McGill when the subject matter applies directly to the employee’s work or will help them advance within the organization. Please check with your employer to learn more about their policies regarding professional development, and verify the funds made eligible for your professional development needs by your organization.
Additionally, in some cases, financial institutions may offer personal loans to cover the costs or professional development programs. Please check with your bank to find out if you are eligible.
Please note that tuition fees paid for courses as part of Professional Development Certificates are also eligible for official tax receipts (T2202A) and Relevé 8).
For Professional Development Certificates, fees are paid per course at the time of registration. Please find the cost per course using the course list on this page and click on Learn More in the description box of each course.
To submit your application to a program, a non-refundable fee of $92.30 is required.
Please follow these steps to submit your application to a Professional Development Certificate program:
STEP 1: PREPARE
- Choose the Professional Development Certificate you would like to apply to.
- Ensure you have a valid email address and credit card on hand to pay the application fee (Visa, MasterCard or American Express).
- From the list of programs, select the certificate you would like to apply for. Click “Learn More”. Then click on “Apply Now” at the top of the page.
- Review the admission requirements for the program to ensure you meet the criteria.
- Ensure you have all necessary documentation required for your application as indicated in the “Documents Required” section.
STEP 2: APPLY
- Scroll down and click on “Apply Now” in the righthand column of the screen.
- Review the information displayed and click “Apply Now”.
- If you have Athena credentials, log in. If not, create an account.
- Complete the rest of the application with all required information.
- Once you have applied online, you will receive a confirmation email acknowledging receipt of your application.
STEP 3: CHECK STATUS
- You can check the status of your application at any time using Athena.
- Once a decision has been made, admitted students will receive a notification by email confirming their admission to the program, along with registration instructions. You can then register for courses online during the appropriate registration period.
Difficulty Applying Online?
If you have any problems with your online application, or if you have questions regarding admission requirements and procedures, contact Client Services at the McGill School of Continuing Studies at info.conted [at] mcgill.ca or call 514-398-6200.
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