Effective Business Writing

The goal of the Effective Business Writing Certificate is to:

develop and refine business writing skills as a resource for the professional to meet the challenges of an evolving environment
develop a professional who is a productive, confident, and effective communicator in the business world
The student will participate in a series of three core courses and two electives, all available online. The core elements will focus on building a foundation in English writing skills. The electives will introduce the student to the major styles of business writing through personal selection from areas of interest.

The Effective Business Writing Certificate is a part-time program that is offered online via distance education. You must have access to a computer, the internet and an email account. All courses are offered online via the internet. Online courses begin every January, May and September. Some courses are also offered starting each month.

This program is available on a course by course basis. Students may choose to complete one or more courses each semester. Students in this program are not eligible for OSAP funding. Courses within this program must be completed within 7 years, unless otherwise specified.

This certificate will be of interest to any person seeking to develop, refine or expand their business writing skills including but not exclusive to administrators, human resource professionals, business owners and operators, entrepreneurs and entry level personnel.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma with Grade 12 English (C) ENG4C or mature student status.