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Course description

Explore the fundamentals of professional editing and its critical role in driving effective business communication. You will delve into different kinds of editing and the skills and standards required to edit various materials. Through presentations, readings, assignments, and hands-on practice, you will gain an appreciation for what it takes to successfully edit important documents.

Learner outcomes

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to 

  • define core editing skills needed to become successful in business writing.
  • describe how to maintain a harmonious and collaborative work/editor relationship.
  • identify resources, career paths, and opportunities for professional editors.
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Section title
Editing for Business Professionals
Type
ONA - Online Asynchronous
Dates
Jul 27, 2026 to Aug 31, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
15.0
Delivery options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
TXP1-Su non-credit $467.00
Potential Discount(s)
Instructors

Section Notes

•   This is an online, asynchronous course; it is not an independent study course. There are set due dates for graded and non-graded assessments and students are required to actively participate throughout the course via discussion and other activities.

•   Before your course begins, ensure your MyMRU account is activated. Step-by-step instructions for account activation can be found here. Once you have activated your account and have your MyMRU login information, you can log into your MRU Google account using your @mtroyal.ca email address and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Help with your Google account can be found here, and help setting up MFA can be found here.

•   Course content will be available on the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) 3 days prior to the start date of your course. You must be logged in to your MRU Gmail account to access D2L Brightspace. Your instructor will be available on the course start date.

•  Review our Student Information site for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.

•  For questions about this course or other information, contact conted@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6875 (toll free 1.866.775.2673). 

Section title
Editing for Business Professionals
Type
ONA - Online Asynchronous
Dates
Nov 09, 2026 to Dec 14, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
15.0
Delivery options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
TXP1-F non-credit $467.00
Potential Discount(s)

Section Notes

LATE Registration Deadline November 12, 2026
  • This is an online asynchronous course; it is not an independent study course. There are set due dates for graded and non-graded assessments and students are required to actively participate throughout the course via discussion and other activities.
  • Before your course begins, ensure your MyMRU account is activated. Step-by-step instructions for account activation can be found online. Once you have activated your account and have your MyMRU login information, you can log into your MRU Google account using your @mtroyal.ca email address and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Help with your Google account can be found online, and help setting up MFA can be found online.
  • Course content will be available on the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) 3 days prior to the start date of your course. You must be logged in to your MRU Gmail account to access D2L Brightspace. Your instructor will be available on the course start date.
  • Review our Student Information webpage (mru.ca/CEStudent) for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.
  • For questions about this course or other information, contact conted@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6875 (toll free 1.866.775.2673). 
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