Increasing your Marketability

The Certificate in Environmental Practice (CEP) and Master in Environmental Practice (MEP) are ideal tools to increase your marketability among employers when applying for jobs, depending, of course, on how you market your education and newly acquired skills. An employer will recognize the host institution, Royal Roads University, but may not know about the CEP or MEP, and how they differ from other programs. To maximize their value, it is essential to communicate the advantages to employers.

Some key messages to capitalize and elaborate on in a cover letter, resume, interview, etc. include:

The Certificate in Environmental Practice (CEP):

• Equipped with Canadian industry-specific skills and knowledge
• Offered by over 25 accredited colleges and universities for a greater spectrum of courses and education
• Has 10 optional concentrations, for tailored specialization applicable to the job market
• Prepares internationally trained individuals by translating their education into a Canadian context

The Master in Environmental Practice (MEP):

• Provides leadership skills needed to advance within the environmental sector in a managerial position
• Is available in two program streams- a Master of Arts in Environmental Practice (MA) and a Master of Science in Environmental Practice (MSc) for job market specialization
• Teaches critical thinking skills for global awareness