Program Overview

Artificial Intelligence in Professional Communication Certificate

Program Overview

The Artificial Intelligence in Professional Communication Certificate is an undergraduate certificate program that equips students with cutting-edge skills to leverage AI tools, navigate ethical challenges, and create impactful, data-informed content for the AI-augmented workplace.

Program Details

• Program Type: Certificate
• Format: On Campus, Online
• Estimated Time to Complete: 1-2 semesters
• Credit Hours: 12

Marketable Skills

• AI-Enhanced Writing
• Ethical Decision-Making
• Data-Driven Content Creation
• Visual Communication
• Content Strategy Expertise

Program Highlights

• Learn from award-winning faculty with expertise in AI and professional communication.
• Access state-of-the-art tools and software used in industry settings.
• Benefit from a curriculum designed to meet real-world communication challenges.
• Participate in projects exploring the ethics of AI in writing and design.
• Be part of a top-ranked technical communication program with strong industry connections.
• Develop a portfolio showcasing your proficiency in AI-enhanced communication.

Career Outlook

As AI continues to reshape the workforce, professionals with expertise in leveraging AI tools for communication are in high demand. Graduates of this certificate program will be equipped for roles in technical writing, content strategy, digital marketing, and more. These fields are projected to grow as businesses prioritize efficient, data-driven, and ethical communication strategies.

Courses

• AI in Professional Settings (3 hrs): Explores various applications and ethical considerations of Artificial Intelligence (AI), including the benefits and limitations of AI-assisted writing tools and the potential impacts of AI on jobs and the workforce.
• Visual Technical Communication (3 hrs): Learning and applying theoretically-driven strategies for producing commercial publications for high-tech industries. Designing visual information using industry-standard software.
• AI and Automation (3 hrs): Explores the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation on professional and technical communication. Skills in using AI-assisted tools for content creation, project management, and user-experience design.
• Content Analysis (3 hrs): Covers the systematic, objective, and quantitative analysis of message characteristics with a professional communication focus. Explores various approaches to analyzing content, including computer-aided, human-coded, and sentiment analysis.

Related Programs

• Technical Communication (BS)
• Content Strategy (BA)
• Combined Technical Communication Degrees (BS + MA)

Similar Areas of Study

• Business & Industry
• Communication & Media
• Data Analytics & Information

College

• College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
• Technical Communication