The Université du Québec à Montréal has announced that it will offer a certificate in online community studies starting in Fall 2026. Students enrolled in the 10-course program will learn to analyze and interact with online communities in fields including culture, education, and health. UQAM Département de communication sociale et publique professor Benoit Cordelier explained that online communities differ from traditional internet communication, and that community managers should know how to foster commitment, loyalty, and respect in their online communities. The program is intended for graduates interested in digital communication as well as communication professionals.
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