Magazine Association of BC members (including staff and volunteers at member publications) are eligible to apply for travel and tuition assistance to attend selected professional development events. Eligible events and application deadlines will be announced to the membership.  Download the bursary guidelines/application form as a Word document (can be completed electronically) or as a PDF and submit as indicated.

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