Certificat en récdaction professionnelle et écdition

The minor and the certificate in rédaction professionnelle et édition offered by the Département de français prepare students for many positions requiring mastery of writing techniques to present information and communicate in French. They combine theoretical knowledge and practical experience with tools and methods used in many work settings, including educational institutions, businesses, the public service, public relations agencies and the media.

If your program allows you to, you can add the minor. It complements your program with specialized training that allows you to take on writing and publishing responsibilities in your main field, including scientific, technical, administrative, business and legal writing and publishing.

The certificate is for you if you already hold a writing-related position such as information officer, journalist, executive secretary, communication officer or translator, and want to refine your skills, regardless of whether you have a bachelor's degree. The certificate is also for you if you want to change careers and work in one of these positions, or if you have completed a bachelor's degree and want additional education that will lead to new career opportunities.

This program is offered in French only.

If you’re applying for an English-language program and have not completed at least three years of full-time study in an institution where English is the only language of instruction (aside from in language courses) in a country where English is an official language, you must submit your official score in one of the following language tests. The official results must be sent directly to us online from the test centre.

In order to be considered for a program offered in English at the University of Ottawa, you must demonstrate that you are sufficiently proficient in the language to follow a postsecondary academic program. Please note that citizenship is not considered when evaluating English proficiency. To show that your English proficiency is at the academic level required for university studies, provide proof of either:

• Postsecondary studies in English; or
• Last three years of high school taken in English (Grades 10, 11 or 12)

Remember: Language requirements are not based on citizenship. They are based on your country of study.