Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Public Relations - Corporate Communications in Ottawa Canada | Centennial College

Centennial College | Ottawa Canada
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 16,649
(c. USD11,936.65)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

The Public Relations – Corporate Communications program can be completed in just two semesters and ranks among Toronto's most prestigious PR programs.

Housed at the Story Arts Centre campus, this graduate certificate program's curriculum embraces the dynamic nature of PR, where every day brings new challenges. Industry professionals teaching the courses will help you:

Master researching, writing, planning, designing, and executing strategic communications plans for actual clients; evaluate paid influencers; coordinate charity events; create videos and newsletters; and craft media releases and intranet content following CP style;
Develop insights into how communication strategies shape employee perspectives, alter stakeholder views, and convey organizational narratives to the media;
Build valuable connections within the PR field;
Collaborate with real clients on student-led campaigns. Previous and ongoing partnerships include Alpine Canada, Invictus Games, CivicAction, Genwell, City Scouts Camp, and Top 40 Under 40 Alumni (many student-created communications plans for these clients have earned recognition from local professional associations).


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Diploma or degree in any discipline
  • We will consider applicants who have successfully completed partial post-secondary education (minimum two years) and have relevant work experience

English Language Requirements:

  • TOEFL score of 580 (paper-based) or TOEFL (computer-based) 88+ (with no test below 22)
  • IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5+ (with no single test score below 6.0)
  • CAEL with an overall band score of 70; writing score 60, or
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) score of 60 plus, or
  • ITEP ( International Test of English Proficiency) score of 4.1 plus

Tuition CAD 16,649

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