Professional Communication

Course code DRFT 1225

Credit 1.5

Length 30.0 hours

Course outline View

This course prepares students with the professional communication skills they need to be successful in the workplace including technical writing for various purposes, presentation skills, and interpersonal communication skills. Students will have the opportunity to enhance their career readiness for the industry through exploring job search strategies, preparing job application documents that align with the industry and practicing interview skills.

Prerequisites

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

  • Presentations skills Professional email techniques Site Supplemental information Requests for Information and Change Order reports Technical writing concepts Locating job vacancies and company research Assessing marketable skills Resume and cover letter writing Interview preparation and skills Regulations around job titles and scope of practice

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
40784 April 5, 2027
to April 13, 2027
Lecture
Online
Varies See full schedule
40787 March 1, 2027
to March 9, 2027
Lecture VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

How to take this course

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.