Inspire and Influence Through Effective Communication
Whether you want to build digital marketing campaigns, spearhead strategic marketing plans and projects or create high-impact written content, this portfolio of professional development programs gives you the actionable tools to amplify your organization’s voice and generate growth.
Our interactive online certificates can help you:
- Drive engagement and visibility. Develop digital marketing strategies, execute end-to-end campaigns across channels and leverage analytics tools to engage target audiences.
- Lead strategic marketing initiatives. Align creative vision with business objectives, oversee integrated campaigns and evaluate their performance, and manage resources, budgets and teams.
- Master business communication. Craft polished, persuasive messages that advance your company’s goals, present with confidence and negotiate effectively and improve workplace collaboration and customer loyalty.
Designed for interaction and flexibility
Get the flexibility of online learning combined with live, instructor-led Zoom sessions and real-time peer connection. These practical programs give you actionable tools to make an immediate workplace impact.
Certificates and Courses
The College of Continuing and Professional Studies offers flexible ways for you to gain the skills that can set you apart and help you make an immediate impact.
Take a single course or complete a full certificate, depending on your goals. Explore your options below.
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Business Writing Certificate
Gain support for your positions in a way that avoids misunderstandings and conveys information in an appropriate manner and tone.
$2,200 | 3.0 CEUs | 30 contact hours -
Communications Certificate
Get the top skills employers are seeking: exceptional writing, speaking, teamwork, customer service, critical thinking, and business communications.
$4,440-$4,480 | 6.0 CEUs | 60 contact hours -
Digital Marketing Certificate
Plan and execute digital marketing across search, social and content. Build SEO and paid media skills, analyze performance data and improve real-world results.
$4,500 | 3 CEUs | 120 hours -
Marketing Management Certificate
Develop marketing strategy, optimize digital campaigns, and use analytics to drive results. Online courses focused on real-world skills and career growth.
$4,500 | 12 CEUs | 120 Contact Hours
Free Work-Ready Skills Webinars
Our free professional development webinars deliver insights and strategies you can put into practice immediately. These expert-led monthly sessions provide a fresh, engaging look at topics vital for today's professionals.
Missed a webinar? Visit our webinar archive to dive into a wide range of topics, from communication and leadership strategies to workplace wellbeing.
Stories from the Field(s)
Faculty
Dr. Kyle Allison brings over 20 years of professional experience in digital marketing, e-commerce, media, analytics and digital technology.
Attorney, educator and performance expert Chris Carlson empowers professionals to become clearer, more compelling communicators.
Lori is the director of strategic partnerships at the Center for Mentoring Excellence and author of the book Protégé Power: A Roadmap for Mentorship.
Dick is President of Summit Management Consulting Services, LLC, which offers strategic and project planning, leadership and organizational development, and related consulting services.
Sarah Anne is an educator and marketing professional with over 18 years of experience in higher education.
Patricia has conducted workshops in business writing throughout the country as a consultant with Writing Consultants, Inc. for more than 30 years.
Nan's passion is to “Crack the Collaboration Code” to allow individuals and teams to connect more authentically, engage more respectfully, and work more effectively.
Karin coaches her clients on critical needs including leadership, team building, and emotional and cultural intelligence, specializing in effective communication on global teams.
Karen is a marketing leader with over 15 years of experience driving integrated marketing strategy, pipeline growth and revenue performance.
As the Principal Consultant at St. Paul Leadership Consultants LLC, Jim is passionate about helping others discover their potential through training and development.
Michelle is a professional actress, writer and producer who leverages her performing arts background to coach corporate teams and executives globally.
Valerie is a digital strategist, educator, and communications expert with over a decade of experience helping entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and organizations tell their stories online.
Stephanie is the owner of High Performance Systems, an organization dedicated to maximizing individual, team and organizational performance.
Bob is the technical director at Northrup Grumman and the former vice president of engineering at Park Industries in St. Cloud.
Carolien is the founder of HardTalk Biz Coaching and has 35 years of international experience as an organizational consultant.
Jim has taught psychology for over 20 years, creating and implementing the college course “Improvisation and Mental Health."
Ben is president of Writing Consultants, Inc. and has helped thousands of professionals to raise their writing efficiency and impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
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