Communication Skills For Professionals - Major #5433 - Certificate

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The Communication Skills for Professionals Certificate program is designed to enable students to achieve recognition of development in such areas as public speaking, group problem solving and communication, leadership, persuasion and healthy interpersonal relationships in the workplace. In these courses, students will learn how to sharpen communication skills as well as deal with difficult situations with a flexible, genuine and self-confident approach. Students will also learn how to create persuasive messages based on a sound theoretical foundation and apply influence strategies to gain commitment from others and foster collaboration. The certificate can be completed either in traditional face-to-face classes or online hybrid courses.

1. Construct effective messages, within a workplace context, that gain commitment from others and foster collaboration.

2. Respond appropriately and genuinely to messages within the workplace.

Program Map

Certificate Requirements 

12 units
COMM C1000
Introduction to Public Speaking
Emphasis is placed on the organization and criticism of public discourse. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)

Course Details:

  1. Advisory: ENGL C1000
    1. CSU Transfer
      COMM C1004
      Interpersonal Communication
      (A, CSU, UC)

      Course Details:

      1. Advisory: ENGL C1000
        1. CSU Transfer
          COMM 4
          Persuasion
          This course explores the theories and practices of influence, advocacy, and reasoning from the perspective of both persuader and audience. Rhetorical and social theories of persuasion are studied, and historical and contemporary persuasive messages are analyzed. Students also practice by preparing effective and ethical persuasive speeches and other appeals. (A, CSU, UC)

          Course Details:

          1. Advisory: ENGL C1000
            1. CSU Transfer
              COMM 8
              Group Communication
              This course focuses on oral communication in small group settings, rhetorical principles, public speaking and public presentations, emphasizing small group communication theories. It provides students with the foundational knowledge and practice of speech making in a democratic society. This course covers topics like problem-solving, conflict management, decision-making, and leadership, while also developing students’ presentation, participation, and leadership skills. Students develop and deliver effective informative and persuasive oral presentations, and they engage in group activities in class and through team projects. (A, CSU, UC)

              Course Details:

              1. Advisory: ENGL C1000
                1. CSU Transfer