Professional Communications Essentials – associate certificate
Quick Facts
Credential:
Associate certificate
Duration:
Complete all courses within 10 years.
Format:
Full time, Part time
Start date:
September
Location:
Abbotsford campus
Cost:
Tuition and fees
Features:
- Program eligible for financial aid
Program description
The Professional Communication Essentials Associate Certificate is a three-course, nine-credit program that is perfect if you are in a program of study or workplace environment that requires exceptional communication skills.
In today’s knowledge-based economy, smart communicators work in challenging and diverse roles — building relationships with clients, leading teams, and developing online communities to inform and engage.
UFV’s three-course Professional Communication Essentials associate certificate can help you launch or advance your career by boosting your business writing and public speaking skills. You will develop skills to speak confidently in meetings or in front of large groups, and you will learn how to produce quality corporate communication and to think critically in various situations.
You might complete the associate certificate while enrolled in your current program, or you may choose to complete the certificate on its own as part of a professional development opportunity.
Who will be teaching you?
Who knows about the written word and communication skills better than people who are in the communication industry? Not only our faculty have high academic qualifications, but they are also current, successful practitioners of the ideas they will be sharing with you. They are committed instructors who are passionate about communicating their knowledge and cultivating enthusiasm in their students.
Career expectations
Professionals with strong public speaking and business writing skills are equipped to succeed in almost every industry or workplace environment. Good communication skills are essential for anyone entering areas such as human resources, sales, customer services, hospitality, education, business, marketing, and more.
Highlighting a Professional Communication Essentials certificate on your résumé can be helpful if you are advancing to management positions within your organization.
Entrance requirements
Go to entrance requirements for the Professional Communication Essentials program in the UFV Academic Calendar
International student admissions
This program is not open to international students.
- Explore your options: all programs open to international students
Upgrading options
Students who do not meet the entrance requirements may complete upgrading to meet prerequisites for university-level courses.
Prospective students should contact the Future Students office to learn more about upgrading options.
Current or returning students should connect with the appropriate advising area based on the level of upgrading required:
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University-level upgrading (100 level and above): Qualifying Studies Advisor
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High school equivalent courses (below 100 level): Upgrading Advisor
Learning outcomes
The certificate focuses on the communication essentials of business writing and public speaking. The writing includes direct, indirect, and persuasive messages, document/web page design, and emails, memos, letters, and reports. Public speaking includes running meetings, giving oral presentations, and working in teams.
Questions?
Our Future Students team is here to help you understand your options and get ready to submit an application.
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