Professional Certificate Programs
Certificate programs are intensive learning opportunities designed to help professionals advance in their careers or acquire skills to prepare for new careers. Through certificate programs offered by the Department of Professional Studies and Special Programs, participants benefit from experienced instructors and industry practitioners who teach career-focused courses, workshops and seminars.
We want to ensure that you understand the curriculum of your chosen certificate program, and how the program will benefit your professional goals. For more information about certificate programs, please select from the following links for program information, or call (617) 824-8280 for dates of upcoming information sessions.
SCREENWRITING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
The Screenwriting Certificate Program is designed for eager, determined, and passionate writers with film ideas or unfinished scripts. Through a series of workshops, instructors who are also experienced screenwriters will take you from the process of analyzing scripts and understanding film structure to creating and finishing your own quality screenplay.
The program also features small group workshops and industry seminars about marketing and selling your screenplay. Learn more.
Literary publishing certificate program
Develop and sharpen your literary publishing skills in this two-week certificate program. Begin with an overview of the literary publishing industry, followed by intensive sessions covering literary acquisitions and editing; marketing, promotion and distribution for literary works; design and production; and finance, management and legal issues. Learn more.
MARKETING AND BRANDING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
In today's challenging marketplace, companies with an eye on market share, profits, and product awareness seek professionals who have practical and theoretical knowledge of core marketing activities, as well as the ability to plan, develop, and market new brands. The Marketing and Branding Certificate Program is designed for professionals of all levels who want to bring themselves up to speed and gain competence in the marketing discipline, develop solid strategic plans, and distinguish themselves for competitive positions in marketing, advertising, or pubic relations. Learn more.
Media Production Certificate PROGRAM
The Media Production Certificate Program offers individuals a theoretical and practical introduction to media with an emphasis on training and study in multiple media. The program provides a core curriculum that exposes individuals to the basic history, theory, and practice of the media arts (film, television and video, radio and audio, and new media).
Participants are given the opportunity to develop hands-on production skills in the media arts; to achieve aesthetic and technical proficiency; to make sophisticated and appropriate choices in the creation of media art; to gain basic proficiency in video, audio, and new media production on a digital platform; and to progress to further study in either television/video or film. Learn more.
COPYEDITING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
The copyediting certificate program offers a series of dedicated modules covering copyediting fundamentals and industry topics. Ideal for students and professionals of any industry, copyediting courses and workshops are designed to help individuals learn to review documents for correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, style, and readability. Participants also learn to research and verify facts, and to express ideas clearly and logically. Non-credit program. Learn more.
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Develop professional level speaking and writing skills through the Professional Communication Certificate Program. Learn oral presentation skills, vocal dynamics, critical thinking, and reduce oral communication apprehension. Also develop basic copyediting skills, and learn to write such communications as news releases, brochures, speeches and public service announcements. Learn more.
GRAPHIC NOVEL WRITING & ILLUSTRATION CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
If you are an aspiring writer, graphic-novel enthusiast, or a visual artist, the Graphic Novel Writing & Illustration Certificate Program offers the perfect opportunity to develop your writing and illustration skills. Non-credit program.
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PERFORMING ARTS ADMINISTRATION CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
The Performing Arts Administration Certificate Program features academically challenging courses ranging from marketing and fund raising to performance programming and financial management, for the professional or individual who seeks to combine a talent for management with a love of the performing arts. Non-credit program. Learn more.
CULTURAL JOURNALISM CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
If you love the arts and entertainment and you love to write, you will love the Cultural Journalism Certificate Program. The program is designed for individuals who would like to hone their writing skills and learn to write about the arts from the viewpoint of a journalist. Non-credit program. Learn more.