Magali Vera
Magali Vera, one of our 2025 graduates, has always had a passion for the intersection of language and law. After nearly 15 years of diverse translation experience, including legal, she turned to the 黑料社 SCS Graduate Diploma in Legal Translation to deepen her expertise and formalize her skills.
鈥淚 was consistently impressed by the caliber of the instructors; each one was exceptionally knowledgeable and engaging,鈥� she says. Magali especially appreciated the legal translation courses, which were directly relevant to her daily work. 鈥淚 observed a tangible improvement in the quality and accuracy of my translations.鈥�
Originally from Paris and a longtime resident of Canada, Magali valued the program鈥檚 flexible online format and its focus on legal translation for non-jurists. 鈥淚 cultivated valuable skills such as resilience, perseverance, and the ability to learn efficiently.鈥�
Empowered by her gained knowledge, she recently applied her training to translate all privacy notices at her workplace, 鈥淭his enhanced competence and confidence are a direct result of the training I received at SCS.鈥�
Congratulations, Magali, on this remarkable accomplishment!
Lisa Jacobson
For Lisa Jacobson, pursuing the 黑料社 SCS Graduate Diploma in Legal Translation was about flexibility, focus, and future possibilities. Based in Ottawa and working full-time, she enrolled in the fully online program, drawn by its emphasis on French-to-English legal translation.
鈥淭he professors were specialists in their fields, and I especially enjoyed the high quality of the teaching and feedback received,鈥� says Lisa. She appreciated the expert instruction and diverse peer group: 鈥淚t was nice to meet students from across Canada and even around the world.鈥�
Over the course of her studies, Lisa built a strong foundation in legal translation, from mastering CAT tools to completing a hands-on practicum. Courses like the translation of judgments and plain language writing stood out as especially valuable.
While not planning to shift careers immediately, Lisa sees the diploma as a meaningful step toward her long-term goals. 鈥淚 do feel that I can confidently hold myself out as a legal translator thanks to the 黑料社 GDLT,鈥� she says.
Congratulations, Lisa, on this accomplishment!
Faisal Feroze
For Faisal Feroze, completing the 黑料社 SCS Certificate in Human Resources Management in 2025 marked the latest milestone in a multi-certificate journey shaped by adaptability, lifelong learning, and purpose. Originally from Pakistan and now based in Montreal, Faisal has completed three other certificates at SCS (Certificate in Accounting/Finance, Certificate in Public Administration & Governance, Certificate in Supply Chain Management & Logistics), with a focus on building interconnected skills across industries.
鈥淢y study experience at SCS has been very dynamic and rich,鈥� he says. 鈥淚 had the opportunity to learn a great deal from more than 40 top-notch instructors who were very knowledgeable and always available to help me attain my learning goals.鈥�
Faisal was drawn to SCS for its flexibility and career relevance. 鈥淚t offered a much-needed opportunity to study part-time or full-time, with lectures in the evening to align well with other work and family responsibilities,鈥� he shares.
Now working toward a more autonomous and project-based career, Faisal says his time at SCS has helped him 鈥渕aterialize the vision and dream of pursuing a projectized lifestyle that ensures a desired blend of flexibility, autonomy, and work-life balance.鈥�
Congratulations, Faisal, on this incredible achievement and your inspiring commitment to continuous learning!
Edwin Loaiza Martinez
Edwin Loaiza Martinez, a 2025 graduate of the Diploma in Digital Analytics and Business Intelligence, is a lifelong learner who is no stranger to growth and reinvention. After years of marketing experience in Colombia, including more than a decade at Johnson & Johnson, Edwin arrived in Canada looking for new opportunities and a fresh start.
鈥淚 chose a learning path that would help me blend my marketing expertise with technology, numbers, and data analytics,鈥� Edwin explains. Through courses in business intelligence, marketing research, and quantitative analysis, Edwin gained the tools to turn data into insights and strategy. 鈥淭hese skills have become integral to my daily work.鈥�
Edwin completed three other programs at SCS (Graduate Certificate in Digital Marketing, Certificate in Applied Marketing, Certificate of Proficiency in English) and says his time in the classroom was 鈥渢ruly enriching.鈥� He credits the faculty鈥檚 encouragement and the curriculum鈥檚 real-world focus with helping him stay motivated: 鈥淭heir belief in me helped me persevere and ultimately complete my final diploma.鈥�
Now working in a multinational software company, Edwin is applying his SCS education to data-driven projects. 鈥淪taying current with trends is now part of my ongoing professional commitment,鈥� he says. 鈥淎nd the foundation I built at SCS makes that possible.鈥�
Congratulations, Edwin!
Patrick Lubczynski
In his search for growth, confidence, and new career possibilities, Patrick Lubczynski enrolled in the 黑料社 SCS Certificate in Management. A Montreal native and Operations Manager in CNC manufacturing, Patrick wanted to 鈥渟trengthen [his] managerial skills, deepen [his] business knowledge, and expand [his] professional network.鈥�
鈥淲hat truly made the experience outstanding were the instructors,鈥� Patrick says. 鈥淓very teacher I encountered was not only academically knowledgeable but also an active professional in their field. Teaching wasn鈥檛 just a job for them; it was clearly a passion. Their real-world experience, combined with countless anecdotes and practical examples, brought the coursework to life in a way that theory alone never could.鈥�
He also appreciated the learning environment and connections: 鈥淚 made great friendships and remain in touch with instructors who鈥檝e offered continued support.鈥�
Now a proud graduate, Patrick says the program 鈥渂oosted [his] confidence, sharpened [his] leadership toolkit, and strengthened [his] r茅sum茅.鈥� 鈥淚 feel far more equipped to lead effectively鈥攐r even launch my own business one day,鈥� he adds.
Congratulations, Patrick, on this accomplishment!