Making statements that matter
Can corporate communications be considered an art form? That's how Sheridan approaches the subject. It's a unique approach among business communications programs, and it produces student work that stands out. The courses in this program feature hands-on, project-based assignments. You'll be working for real-world clients, not just doing classroom exercises.

Hands-on, project-based assignments
Write persuasive and informative copy for internal and external publications, news releases, conference presentations, speeches and public service announcements.
Express yourself in a variety of public forums such as media interviews and news conferences.
Create websites, blogs, podcasts, video content, email blasts and other online communications.
Fast-track to employment
It takes less than a year to earn a Public Relations – Corporate Communications graduate certificate from Sheridan. You'll build a portfolio, get real-world experience and master both practical and theoretical aspects of business communications. You'll spend the last five weeks of the program in an onsite job placement, working with professionals.

Gain the skills you need for a strong communications career
In this program, you'll learn to:

Apply the critical, analytical and strategic skills prized by employers in corporate communications and public relations.
Weave social media and diversity communications into all aspects of tactical delivery.
Earn an audience's attention, influence attitudes and motivate behaviour.
Produce internal corporate communications plans and activities — the fastest-growing segment of the industry.
Prepare strategic plans, crisis responses, media campaigns, fundraising initiatives and other planning documents.
Develop strategic communication campaigns that integrate all of the above elements.
By year's end you'll have the skillset and the confidence to step directly into the workplace.

Sheridan Corporate Communications students win awards
Sheridan students have taken top honours in the Canadian Public Relations Society's (Hamilton Chapter) Pinnacle Awards for excellence in Public Relations.

Public Relations and Corporate Communications professionals are needed across industries — in health care, education, pharmaceuticals, technology, financial services, manufacturing, retail, visual and performing arts and many more.

Sample careers include:

Communications Adviser
Community Engagement Coordinator
Public Relations Coordinator
Communications Assistant
Marketing and Communications Specialist
Social Media & Influencer Marketing Specialist
Fundraising and Events Coordinator
Campaign Coordinator