Writing & Communications

Effective communication is key to a successful business. Develop the skills you need to communicate with style and confidence in the workplace.

Certificates

Professional Communications

This certificate is designed to help you communicate with clarity and confidence in today's work settings - in-person, virtual or hybrid. You will learn to better communicate across cultures and generations. You will also learn how to write and verbalize more effectively to your audience.

Required Courses:

• Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication
• Fresh and Engaging Virtual Presentations
• Communication in a Hybrid World

Electives (Two Required):

• Grammar Tune-up
• Persuasive Writing
• Writing Emails that Get Results

Technical Writing

You're interested in this certificate because you're looking for a grammar refresh or strategies to write concise and informative technical reports and proposals. This certificate is intended for professionals working in a technical field such as engineering, technology, or science. To earn the certificate, you need to take four courses. These courses can also be taken individually.

Required Course:

• Technical Writing Essentials

Electives (Three Required):

• Grammar Tune-up
• Persuasive Writing
• Project Management Documents
• Writing Clear Technical Reports
• Writing Emails that Get Results

Standalone Courses

- Incident Prevention & Investigation
In this nine-week course, you will gain the necessary background, understanding, and innovative methods required to conduct a thorough and effective accident investigation.

- Strategic Public Communications: Building Impact & Influence
This course examines the foundational elements of communication and its many facets. You'll cover everything from employee communication to media relations, to the changing nature of communication in a digital landscape.