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Mastering Mechanics: Proofreading, Punctuation and Grammar 09/26/2023 to 09/27/2023 |
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Writing Effective Business Proposals 10/04/2023 |
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Document & Information Design 11/02/2023 to 11/03/2023 |
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Speak Up: Making a Clear and Confident Impression 11/08/2023 |
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Writing for Accessibility 11/14/2023 to 11/15/2023 |
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Dealing with Difficult People 11/20/2023 |
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Writing Policies and Procedures 11/30/2023 to 12/01/2023 |
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Communication Strategies For Introverted Business Professionals 12/06/2023 to 12/07/2023 |
Communicate with confidence and credibility.
Program Overview:
Have you ever been awed by someone who always seems to know what to say and how to say it, in any situation? How you communicate reveals a great deal about you and your organization. Successful professionals prepare in advance to make a good impression.
Learn to communicate with poise, diplomacy and confidence in the Communication Skills for Professionals Certificate Program from UT Austin. Designed for individuals interested in developing essential skills for effective writing and speaking, you will learn practical tools and techniques to help you project a positive, polished and professional image in all written and verbal interactions.
Sign up for individual classes or earn the Communication Skills for Professionals certificate by completing seven courses from the list of available one- and two-day courses listed below within three years.
Who Should Enroll:
- Professionals at all levels who want to build confidence, credibility and interpersonal communication skills to create powerful relationships
- Professionals responsible for reports, memos, letters and e-mail messages
- Anyone who speaks publicly or gives presentations
- Executive and administrative professionals
- Team leaders and managers
- Sales professionals
Learning Outcomes:
- Discover your natural communication style and learn how to adapt to the style of others
- Build harmonious relationships by communicating with tact, diplomacy and credibility
- Develop listening skills to prevent critical misunderstandings
- Understand how to communicate up and down the workplace hierarchy
Plan Your Certificate:
This table shows upcoming start dates for this program’s courses. Please note that program start dates are subject to change. After registering for the certificate program, email us or call the CPE Registrar at 512-232-6520 to enroll in your chosen courses.
| Course Title | Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communicating Clearly: Effective Business Correspondence | 12/14/2023 | 04/27/2023 | 08/04/2023 |
| Communication Strategies For Introverted Business Professionals | 12/06/2023 | 04/10/2023 | 06/15/2023 |
| Dealing with Difficult People | 11/20/2023 | 03/21/2023 | 08/21/2023 |
| Document & Information Design | 11/02/2023 | ||
| Essentials of Dynamic Communication | 09/01/2023 | 01/20/2023 | 06/23/2023 |
| Know Your Audience: Navigating Workplace Communication | 05/11/2023 | ||
| Mastering Mechanics: Proofreading, Punctuation and Grammar | 09/26/2023 | 03/07/2023 | 07/11/2023 |
| Public Speaking Success in the Modern Business World | 12/07/2023 | 05/16/2023 | 08/15/2023 |
| Speak Up: Making a Clear and Confident Impression | 11/08/2023 | 02/28/2023 | 08/30/2023 |
| Technical Writing | 09/14/2023 | 02/09/2023 | |
| Writing Effective Business Proposals | 10/04/2023 | 03/30/2023 | 07/26/2023 |
| Writing for Accessibility | 11/14/2023 | ||
| Writing Policies and Procedures | 11/30/2023 | 02/23/2023 | 06/06/2023 |
Additional Information:
Bundle Pricing
We recommend registering for the full certificate program to receive the best price possible. Each course is priced individually, but when you enroll in the certificate program and prepay, you'll receive a discount of up to $326 on the total cost of the package.
By purchasing the certificate package you can:
- Lock in your tuition price.
- Consult with an Enrollment and Success Coordinator at teccomm@austin.utexas.edu for advice in determining your schedule of courses.
- Contact the Registrar at CPE@austin.utexas.edu when you are ready to register for any or all of your courses.
Note: Your bundle purchase is valid for three years from the date of your first course.
UT Austin Gold Seal Certificate:
If you did not register for the Communication Skills for Professionals Certificate bundle but you are still interested in receiving your UT Austin Gold Seal Certificate, you may request it. You have three years to complete the certificate, starting from the start date of your first class. If you would like to find out if previously-taken courses count towards the certificate requirements, please reach out to your Enrollment and Success Coordinator at teccomm@austin.utexas.edu. We will email you your certificate after your final class.
Program ID:
COM-9001
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For withdrawal, transfer and refund information, see Policy Code B for bundle purchases or Policy Code A for purchases of individual courses.
At A Glance
Duration:
Typical program duration is between 6 and 12 months to complete all 7 courses.
Modality:
Online or In-Person
Tuition:
$2,999
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