Program Overview

Concordia Continuing Education

Concordia Continuing Education offers a range of courses and programs designed to help individuals improve their skills and knowledge in various fields.

Courses & Programs

The courses and programs offered by Concordia Continuing Education include:

• AI, Cybersecurity & Programming
• Business, Leadership & Management
• Communications & Digital Marketing
• Digital Design & UX/UI
• French Communication Essentials
• Language testing
• Corporate training
• Skill recognition

Editing Skills for Clear Writing

The Editing Skills for Clear Writing course is designed to help writers adopt a thoughtful process for polishing their writing. The course covers:

• Grammar
• Syntax
• Style
• Improving clarity, accuracy, and flow
• Recognizing and correcting common writing issues

Course Details

• Course code: CEJN 110
• Duration: 30 hours
• Fees: $985
• Term: Fall
• Section: 1
• Mode: Online

Upcoming Dates

• September 16 November 18, 2026
• Wednesdays, 18:00 21:00

Your Takeaways

• Understand the role of an editor and what to look for when editing
• Improve clarity and flow through stronger sentence and paragraph structure
• Apply correct spelling, punctuation, and fact-checking in your editing
• Recognize and correct common writing issues such as wordiness and redundancy
• Edit your work and the work of others with accuracy and confidence
• Strengthen tone, style, and voice through precise editing choices
• Understand how to meet professional deadlines while polishing writing

Our Approach

The course uses a process-focused approach, building precision and showing how thoughtful revision improves writing. Through guided practice and collaborative exercises, students apply editing techniques across various formats and styles.

Who Benefits the Most

• Writers who want to polish their work with stronger editing skills
• Professionals who write or edit as part of their job
• Communications specialists, journalists, bloggers, or podcasters looking to sharpen their writing
• Professionals looking to pursue a career in writing, publishing, or content creation
• Learners who want to bring greater clarity, accuracy, and style to their writing

CCE Loyalty Discount

Students who meet certain criteria are eligible for a 10% discount on their CCE course or workshop tuition fees. The criteria include:

• Previously completing a CCE, undergraduate, or graduate course at Concordia University
• Completing a language proficiency test at CCE
• Completing a CCE Professional Development Seminar/Workshop

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