CDPB 995 - Publishing Pathways: Editorial Intensive
Course Description
The Chang School’s Publishing Certificate program at Toronto Metropolitan University is known for its in-depth, professional-level editorial training. The Editorial Intensive offers four of our core courses, delivered in 10 weeks by industry professionals. This unique fast-track program includes an introduction to trade publishing, where you will learn how editors work in a publishing team, followed by skills-based training in practical grammar, copyediting, and substantive editing. Upon finishing the program, you will have built a solid editorial foundation that you can further supplement with additional specialized Publishing Certificate courses.
Who Should Enrol?
University graduates looking to build professional editorial skills with an integrated set of hands-on, practical courses.
Program Design
- This program offers four full-term, 39-hour Publishing Certificate courses in a hybrid format, including both online and classroom learning
- Ongoing instructor and academic coordinator support and mentorship, as well as access to other services and support
- Access to internships, job opportunities, and program awards
- Learning consists of online modules and in-class (on-campus) learning, students will complete coursework, assignments, and other projects during the week
The total course hour commitment for the four courses will be 156 hours, mainly through guided asynchronous modules, (with required, on-campus sessions) over a 10-week period in May, June, and early July. See the "Courses and Schedule" accordion below for scheduling details.
Software access is covered by The Chang School for the duration of the intensive.
Courses and Schedule
| Course | Course Duration | In-person (on-campus) | Virtual Synchronous (online sessions) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
CDPB 100 |
May 5 - May 16 | May 10 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
None |
|
CDPB 312 |
May 19 - May 30 | None (course is online asynchronous) | None (course is online asynchronous) |
|
CDPB 102 |
June 2 - June 20 | June 15 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
None |
|
CDPB 202 |
June 23 - July 13 | June 28 and June 29 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
July 5 and 6 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
How it works:
Learning is scheduled between May 5 and July 13, 2025, and will feature a mix of online and in-person (on-campus) learning.
Online Learning
Learning throughout the week will be online, with asynchronous modules that include discussion boards, exercises, readings, and assignments.
On-Campus Sessions on Weekends
In-person sessions will be offered on select Saturdays and Sundays* between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m, and are held on TMU's main campus.
*See the scheduling summary under the "Course Sections" for details.
FAQ
Can I select specific courses?
The intensive is designed for learners to take all four courses. If you are interested in selecting specific Publishing courses, visit the Certificate webpage, or contact ce@torontomu.ca for guidance.
How to Register
Beginning February 5, 2025, learners will be asked to pay a $900 deposit to reserve their spot. Deposit payment is made by enroling in CDPB 995.
The balance payment of $2,705.89 can be made following your initial deposit, up to April 15, 2025.
Total cost of the four-course program: $3,605.89 (consisting of an initial $900 deposit and a second payment of $2,705.89).
Refund Policy
All fees paid are refundable up to April 15, 2025. Deposit payments of $900 made after April 15th are non-refundable. Second fee payments are refundable up to five business days before the start of the intensive, with 50% refundable up to 10 calendar days after the start. After 10 days, all fees are non-refundable.
Questions
Fill out our request for Information form or email aabreu@torontomu.ca for questions about the program.