Looking for external editing courses (not offered by Editors Canada) to learn more and develop your skills? In 2024, the following educational institutions offered courses in editing and/or publishing. This information changes frequently; please visit the institutions’ websites for more detailed information. We also encourage you to check with your local Editors Canada branch or twig for additional opportunities in your community.
British Columbia
Editing programs
- Simon Fraser University: Editing Certificate
- Simon Fraser University: Plain Language Certificate
Publishing programs (with an editing component)
- Langara College: Digital and Print Publishing
- Okanagan College: Diploma in Writing and Publishing (English)
- Simon Fraser University: Master of Publishing
Individual courses
- Douglas College: Professional Editing
- The University of British Columbia: Copyediting and Proofreading: Introduction
- The University of British Columbia: Structural Editing: The Basics
Alberta
Editing programs
- Mount Royal University: Professional Editing Extension Certificate
Individual courses
- MacEwan University: Professional Communication Major
- University of Calgary: Copy Editing and Proofreading
- University of Calgary: Editing for Structure
- University of Calgary: Editing Essentials in the Workplace
- University of Calgary: Writing and Editing Skills in the Workplace
Saskatchewan
Individual courses
- Southeast College: The Keys to Effective Editing
Ontario
Editing programs
- George Brown College: Editorial Skills Program
- Queen’s University: Professional Editing Standards Certificate
Professional writing programs (with an editing component)
- University of Ottawa: Certificat en rédaction professionnelle et révision (French language only, same program as the minor in a bachelor program)
Publishing programs (with an editing component)
- Centennial College: Publishing – Book, Magazine and Electronic Certificate Program
- Humber College: Creative Book Publishing Certificate Program
- Mohawk College: Writing for Publication Certificate Program
- Sheridan College: Honours Bachelor of Creative Writing and Publishing
- Toronto Metropolitan University: Publishing Certificate Program
- University of Ottawa: Microprogram in Professional Editing
Individual courses
- Algonquin College: Editing I
- Algonquin College: Editing II
- Conestoga College: Keys to Effective Editing
- Queen’s University: Editing in Academic & Professional Contexts
- Seneca College: Grammar for Writing
Quebec
Editing programs
- Université de Sherbrooke: microprogramme de 1er cycle en révision de textes
- Université du Québec à Montréal: baccalauréat en linguistique, profil rédaction et révision de textes
- Université Laval: certificat en révision professionnelle
- Université Laval: microprogramme en révision linguistique et perfectionnement langagier
Publishing programs (with an editing component)
- Université de Sherbrooke: diplôme d’études supérieures spécialisées de 2e cycle en édition
- Université de Sherbrooke: microprogramme de 2e cycle en édition
Professional writing programs (with an editing component)
- Concordia University: Professional Writing (Minor)
- Université de Montréal: certificat de rédaction professionnelle
- Université du Québec à Chicoutimi: certificat ou mineur en rédaction-communications
- Université du Québec à Montréal: certificat en création littéraire
- Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières: certificat en communication écrite
- Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières: microprogramme de premier cycle en communication écrite
- Université du Québec en Outaouais: baccalauréat avec majeure / mineure en rédaction professionnelle
- Université du Québec en Outatouais: certificat d’initiation à la rédaction professionnelle
- Université TELUQ: certificat en pratiques rédactionnelles
- Université TELUQ: majeure en culture et expression écrite
Other (with an editing component)
- Université du Québec à Montréal: programme court de premier cycle en linguistique appliquée à l’étude de la grammaire
- Université du Québec à Chicoutimi: Baccalauréat en sciences du langage
Atlantic Canada
Publishing programs (with an editing component)
- University of New Brunswick: Certificate in Publishing
Individual courses
- Memorial University: Professional Editing Skills and Effective E-Communication
- University of New Brunswick: Practical Editing Skills
Journalism programs
Canadian university journalism programs often include an editing component.
Translation programs
Canadian universities’ translation programs usually include some editing courses.