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Toronto, ON, M1K 5E9

Professional Writing

Program Code 7360
Program Name Professional Writing
Description Important update regarding this program.

The Winter 2024 semester will be the last opportunity for new students to begin this program. Effective Summer 2024 semester students will no longer be accepted into the program.

Current students who are already enrolled in, or have taken, one or more courses in this program will be able to complete their certificate. Individual courses within the program will be available for registration during the program phase out period.

Please email us at online@centennialcollege.ca if you are planning on completing this program so that we can assist with program completion plans.


This College Certificate program will help you gain the skills and confidence to succeed as a writer. With an overall focus on getting work published, the program introduces the learner to a variety of writing opportunities and markets, and explores the business side of being a writer. The required courses provide an introduction to the creative writing and publishing process, and the elective courses give you the opportunity to enhance your writing skills in your own area of interest.
Contact Telephone 416-289-5000 EXT: 52555
Contact Email online@centennialcollege.ca

Mandatory Courses

Course Code Course Name
CEWR-101 Writing for Publications I
CEWR-102 Writing for Publications II
CEWR-103 Grammar for Writing Professionals

Elective Courses

In addition to the Mandatory Courses listed, please select two of the following:
Course Code Course Name
CEBW-208 Essentials of Writing Fiction
CEWR-105 Travel Writing
CEWR-202 Science Fiction
CEWR-203 Writing Short Stories
CEWR-204 Romance Writing
CEWR-205 Introduction to Childrens Literature
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