A two-year program focussing on document writing, communication theory, language studies, research skills editing and layout. Based in New Westminster, B.C. ¶ http://www.douglas.bc.ca/calhtm/programs/ppf.htm

A series of for-purchase handbooks produced by the International Federation of the Periodical Press. Topics include Publishing International Magazines and Successful Web Sites for B2B and Consumer Mags. ¶ http://www.fipp.com/Default.aspx

The Canada Council, through Magazines Canada, offers some funding and subsidies for magazines seeking consultations, mentoring, staff training and capacity development. ¶ http://www.magazinescanada.ca/professional_development.php

A certificate program in magazine publishing, including layout, design, editing, illustration and digital publishing. ¶ http://www.langara.bc.ca/creative-arts/publishing/programs.html

A travelling series of short intensive training programs on specific areas of magazine publishing. Topics are varied and set on an annual basis. Produced by Magazines Canada. ¶ http://www.magazinescanada.ca/professional_development.php

Magazines Canada offers some subsidies and bursaries to staff of member magazines who wish to attend professional development events. ¶ http://www.magazinescanada.ca/professional_development.php

A 5-day program teaching the essentials of magazine ad sales. Takes place every November at an Ontario conference centre. ¶ http://www.magazinescanada.ca/professional_development.php

A 5-day intensive training program for circulation professionals. Takes place every February at an Ontario conference centre. ¶ http://www.magazinescanada.ca/professional_development.php

A 9-day intensive and expansive certificate program on magazine publishing. Takes place every April at an Ontario conference centre. ¶ http://www.magazinescanada.ca/professional_development.php

A collection of handbooks for small publishers from the Council of Literary Magazines and Presses (U.S.-based). Useful topics include publicity, production, reader surveys, University affiliation and fulfillment. ¶ http://www.clmp.org/about/monographs.html

An annual series of courses and short programs for professional writers and publishers, including a symposium and lecture series. At SFU Harbour Centre in Vancouver. ¶ http://www.ccsp.sfu.ca/pubworks

A 16-month intensive degree program in magazine and book publishing. Includes a summer internship program. Located in Vancouver, BC. ¶ http://www.ccsp.sfu.ca/mpub/index.html

A series of travelling workshops designed for magazines with circulations under 10,000. Topics are set on an annual basis. Produced by Magazines Canada. ¶ http://www.magazinescanada.ca/small_magazines.php

The Capilano College Magazine Publishing Certificate is an intensive full-time sixteen-week program in magazine publishing. Starting in early July at Capilano‚Äôs campus in North Vancouver, this program begins with seven weeks of courses that prepare students for a directed internship. Planned and taught by experienced magazine industry personnel, the program adopts a practical approach as students learn editorial and layout skills from editors, writers and art directors. ¶ http://www.capilanou.ca/future/calendar/current/business/magazine.html