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Writing & Communication Courses & Certificates

Overview

If you've got a way with words, we've got a course that could help you turn your raw potential into a profession.

Providing specialised writing, editing and media-related training to aspiring authors, editors and journalists for more than a quarter of a century, the Australian College of Journalism can deliver the expert tuition required to polish your skills and acquire the commercial savvy you need to succeed.

Whether you see yourself as a Walkley Award-winning reporter or the author of a blockbuster novel, our courses will encourage you to embrace the power of the written word and discover where your flair for writing could lead.

Open Colleges (formerly Cengage Education) has an exclusive partnership with the Australian College of Journalism to provide a comprehensive range of professional certificates.

Career Outcomes

  • Freelance journalist
  • Professional writer

ACJ Professional Certificates

Certificate in Advanced Freelance Journalism
Certificate in Creative Writing
Certificate in Crime, Mystery & Suspense Writing
Certificate in Freelance Journalism
Certificate in Freelance Sports Writing & Photography
Certificate in Freelance Travel Writing & Photography
Introduction to Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Writing Certificate
Certificate in Non-fiction Writing & Publishing
Certificate in Professional Children's Writing
Certificate in Professional Scriptwriting
Certificate in Professional Editing & Proofreading
Certificate in Romance Writing
Certificate in Short Story Writing
Certificate in Writing a Best-seller

You might also be interested in the following Open Colleges Professional Certificates:

Open Colleges Certificate in Photography
Open Colleges Certificate in Freelance Photography
Open Colleges Certificate in Advanced Freelance Photography

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Student satisfaction survey results

Industry Snapshot

  • As a freelance journalist or writer, you will effectively be your own boss. There are a lot of niche markets where you could use your knowledge and skills to establish a successful freelance writing career
  • There are also a lot of full-time job opportunities, with 77% of journalists and other writers working full time
  • As technology develops, there are more opportunities to pursue writing in the digital domain, with websites, blogs and emerging media

Source: www.joboutlook.gov.au
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