Professional Communication Essentials

Program Overview

Professional Communication Essentials Associate Certificate

Overview

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.

Career Outlook

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 into areas such as human resources, sales, customer services, hospitality, education, business, marketing, and more.

Benefits

• Combining an associate certificate in Professional Communications Essentials with another program adds value to your résumé regardless of your field by showing employers you can target messages, persuade clients, and effectively lead meetings.
• Highlighting a Professional Communications Essentials associate certificate on your résumé can be helpful if you are advancing to management positions within your organization.

Program Details

• Take the Professional Communication Essentials certificate while enrolled in another UFV program, or complete the certificate on its own as part of a professional development opportunity.

Program Outline

Outline:

Program Content:

The program focuses on enhancing business writing and public speaking skills. This is achieved through the completion of three courses:

• Professional Writing: This course equips students with the ability to write clear, concise, and persuasive business documents.
• Professional Speaking: Students will learn how to deliver impactful presentations and effectively engage with audiences.
• Professional Communication Strategies: This course focuses on developing strong communication strategies for professional settings, including interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics.
Based on this information, we can assume that students will complete one course at a time, with each course likely lasting several weeks or months.

Careers:

Career Outlook:

The program equips graduates with skills valuable in diverse industries and workplaces.

• The program can be taken independently or in conjunction with another program at UFV.
• Completing the program enhances one's resume by showcasing strong communication skills and the ability to effectively engage with clients, lead teams, and build online communities.

Contact Information:

• University of the Fraser Valley
• Address: 33844 King Road, Abbotsford BC, Canada V2S 7M8