Learn more about the academic programs we are delivering in Winter 2025. If you have any questions about part-time studies, please contact us.
Strong communication skills are essential to success in the workplace. In these practical courses designed for working professionals, you will strengthen writing and verbal skills which are not only wanted but also vital to any organization. These college-level credit English courses are specific to the Faculty of Continuing Education and Training. There are no prerequisites but a strong command of English is required.
Part-time Studies courses are being offered in either of the following four formats: Online, Flexible, In-person, Hybrid. Click Availability below to see current offerings.
Advanced level ESL speaker
This advanced level Accent Reduction course is designed for students who are fluent in English but wish to acquire a more standardized North American speech pattern. The second level of Accent Reduction emphasizes the development of sound production, rhythm, stress and intonation patterns in "real life" communicative contexts.
ESL932 or equivalent, or permission from coordinator.
In this course, students develop proficient editing skills that enable them to identify grammatical weaknesses in their own writing. Through a focus on error analysis and guided practice, students will learn to become independent self-editors and be able to apply the strategies acquired beyond the duration of this course.
ESL079 (or equivalent) or permission of the coordinator
Verbal communication comes with a personal responsibility. Essentially, effective communicators have the responsibility of making messages clear and understandable, so they can build and maintain relationships with customers and colleagues. This course introduces the primary aspects of successful verbal communication in a business context. Students develop and implement an action plan for continuously improving their own verbal skills, gaining practical knowledge about business communications that can be applied in real-world scenarios.
ESL934 (or equivalent) or permission of the coordinator
Effective and practical writing skills are important for successful communication in business. Students learn how to compose business correspondence including emails, memos, letters and reports with a focus on routine and persuasive messages. A review of basic grammar is also included.
ESL934 (or equivalent) or permission of the coordinator
This course teaches important skills for effective written and oral communications of technical information. It distinguishes between academic and technical (job-related) writing and guides the students through proven steps to enhance the effectiveness of their various written technical communications. The course also provides a practical approach for planning and structuring technical oral presentations. Students get to use this approach and to practise these techniques.
Upon successful completion of the program requirements, please submit a Request for Certificate of Completion Form to the Faculty of Continuing Education and Training. There is no cost for this and your Certificate of Completion will be sent to you electronically.
Marianne Tang
Program Assistant (PRC courses only)
Marianne.Tang@senecapolytechnic.ca
437-312-0357
Peggy Luk
Program Assistant
Peggy.Luk@senecapolytechnic.ca
437-312-1121
Rosemare Mariaseelan
Academic Program Manager
Rosemare.Mariaseelan@senecapolytechnic.ca
416-764-9890
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