Sheridan College Graduate Certificate in Advertising – Account Management
Sheridan College

Sheridan College

Graduate Certificate in Advertising – Account Management

Oakville, Canada

Graduate Certificate

English

Sep 2025

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About: The Graduate Certificate in Advertising – Account Management focuses on the essential skills needed for managing advertising accounts. This course provides a foundation in advertising principles, client relations, and strategic communication. It prepares students to effectively oversee projects, maximize client satisfaction, and foster successful agency-client partnerships. The program is designed for those looking to enhance their career in the advertising field, with various learning opportunities available.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles such as account manager, client services director, or strategic planner in advertising agencies, marketing firms, or corporate marketing departments.

Prepare for a career in advertising

In this one-year graduate certificate program, you'll learn to plan, develop and create complete digital and traditional advertising and marketing communications campaigns. You'll graduate with confidence, ready to contribute your skills to a professional advertising agency or marketing department.

Co-op option: Get advertising work experience

Co-op experience can make all the difference. As an advertising student at Sheridan, you can apply for a four-month co-op work term. This on-the-job experience can be just the career boost you need to land a great job in advertising. Our co-op program is competitive -- you'll need to meet certain requirements to qualify.

Create an integrated marketing communications campaign

Set your business objectives. Research your target audience. Learn how advertising and marketing communications can influence consumer behaviour. Then, use industry-standard software to create an integrated advertising campaign that combines traditional, digital and social media strategies. As an advertising professional, you'll understand target markets and develop messaging that speaks to the consumer.

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