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Total Courses7 required, 3 elective courses
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CEUs | Contact Hours6.0 CEUs | 60 contact hours
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Cost$4,200
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FormatPrimarily online
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Time to CompleteAs little as 5–6 months
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Funding Resources
This certificate will equip you with the top skills employers are seeking: exceptional writing, speaking, teamwork, customer service, critical thinking, and business communications:
- Develop solutions to complex problems
- Speak and persuade with confidence and authenticity
- Enhance customer relationships
- Contribute meaningfully to teams and projects.
Career Outlook
Communications Certificate Core Courses
To earn the Communications Certificate (42 contact hours), you'll take 7 required courses and choose 3 electives (list in the section below).
Electives
Choose 3 courses for 18 contact hours.
Funding and Discounts
The U's professional development programs are affordable because they can be completed in relatively short order—sometimes within a few months—which can save you both time and money. What's more, there are other opportunities you can explore to potentially bring the cost down even further.
Funding
- CCAPS offers scholarships of $500 to $2,500 to Minnesota residents who meet eligibility requirements.
- If you're not employed, you may be able to take advantage of federal or state funding. Contact your CareerForce center to inquire.
- Your organization may have funds set aside for employee education. Read about the benefits of employer investment in career development.
Discounts
- When you register and pay for all courses in the certificate at once, you'll get up to a 10% discount.
- University of Minnesota Alumni Association members receive a 10% discount.
- U of M staff get 50% off most professional development programs.
See Discounts, Scholarships, and Other Funding for more information and possible exclusions to discounts.
Enroll
The cost of the Communications Certificate is $4,200. But if you register and pay for all courses in this certificate at once and get a 10% discount, a savings of $420!
If you have questions about the registration process, payment options, or need to transfer or cancel your registration, contact the registration team:
Option 1
Enroll, Register, and Pay for All Courses Now
- Earn a 10% discount
- Enroll for free
- Register and pay now, make needed changes later
- Get program updates
Option 2
Enroll in Certificate Now, Register and Pay for Courses Individually
- Enroll for free
- Register and pay for courses at your convenience
- Get program updates
- U of M employees: choose this option to receive your discount
Enrollment Advisor
Shanta Bhoelai
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