Professional Communications Certificate
Overview:
The Professional Communications Certificate Program consists of five (5) courses designed to enhance the effectiveness of communication abilities of today's business professionals. These courses provide a solid foundation of business skills and practices for supervisors, managers, and technical professionals who require functional management and leadership training.
Participants may choose to complete all five courses listed here to receive a formal certificate or may choose any individual class to best suit your training needs.
Options:
- Register for full program (i.e. all required elements) and receive a formal certificate upon successful completion; or
- Register for any individual class(es) to best suit your training needs.
Who should attend?
You may use the knowledge and skills developed through this program to improve your leadership and managerial effectiveness, such as:
- Professionals and those wishing to enhance their skills tool-box;
- Entrepreneurs and business owners;
- New managers and supervisors to learn essential skills;
- Project managers and team leads;
- Business leaders who are going through change.
Required elements
Complete all five (5) courses listed here to receive a formal certificate, or choose any individual course(s) to best suit your training needs:
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Conflict Management and Negotiations
Coaching, Mentoring and Networking
Workplace Innovation
High Impact Communications
- Schedule
- Admission requirements
- Online program design
- Technology and material requirements
- Fees, discounts & registration
- Successful completion
- Accreditation
- Policies
Spring 2023
Conflict Management & Negotiation (Full Day) |
Tuesday April 11, 2023 |
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Skills (P1) |
Tuesday April 25, 2023 |
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Skills (P2) |
Thursday April 27, 2023 |
Coaching, Mentoring and Networking (P1) |
Tuesday May 16, 2023 |
Coaching, Mentoring and Networking (P2) |
Thursday May 18, 2023 |
Workplace Innovation (P1) |
Tuesday May 23, 2023 |
Workplace Innovation (P2) |
Thursday May 25, 2023 |
High Impact Communication Skills (P1) |
Tuesday June 13, 2023 |
High Impact Communication Skills (P2) |
Thursday June 15, 2023 |
Fall 2023
Workplace Innovation (P1) |
Tuesday September 12, 2023 |
Workplace Innovation (P2) |
Tuesday September 14, 2023 |
High Impact Communications Skills (P1) |
Tuesday September 19, 2023 |
High Impact Communications Skills (P2) |
Thursday September 21, 2023 |
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills (P1) |
Tuesday October 10, 2023 |
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills (P2) |
Thursday October 12, 2023 |
Conflict Management and Negotiation (Full Day) |
Tuesday October 24, 2023 |
Coaching, Mentoring and Networking (P1) |
Tuesday November 14, 2023 |
Coaching, Mentoring and Networking (P2) |
Thursday November 16, 2023 |
Registration is open to all!
COVID-19 update: All Continuous Learning sessions are being offered online until further notice. Online participation instructions will be emailed to registered learners before the start of their courses/workshops. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding.
Online meeting times
This program has online meeting times. This means you must attend the virtual class at the specified date and time (see the Schedule tab).
Google Meet or Kaltura Virtual Classroom (through Catalog) will be used for online delivery of this program to support interaction and engagement.
This course may include, but is not limited to:
- Content presentations and/or videos;
- Hands-on exercises;
- Case discussions and simulations;
- Group and individual work (assignments/quizzes);
- Concept and topic discussions; and
- Topic reflections.
Technology requirements
Video conferencing
Online learning requirements:
- Computer or device with internet access
- Stable internet or data connection
- Microphone
- Webcam*
- Audio device (examples: speakers, headphones/earbuds, headset)
*Webcam is preferred but not required.
Material requirements
There are no additional materials required for this program.
Fees
Full program*: $1950 CAD for five (5) courses + HST
*includes University Certificate upon successful completion of all required elements
Or
Individual course: $450 CAD per individual course + HST
Discounts
The Alumni/Staff Discount applies to registration in this full program and these individual classes.
If you are alumni or staff, contact continuouslearning@ontariotechu.ca with your Student/Banner ID before registering for details about how to apply this discount.
Registration
You can register for this course through the secure online registration form. All course fees must be paid at the time of registration.
To obtain the University Certificate you must:
- Register and make full payment for the certificate option;
- Attend and successfully complete each required course/element (see the course pages listed in the "Required elements" section above);
- Actively participate in all components of each course; and
- Successfully complete any assigned work.
All classes in the Professional Communications Certificate Program are Continuing Education Program accredited courses.
If you are taking this program to satisfy RIBO Continuing Education Program requirements, please contact continuouslearning@ontariotechu.ca before the end of the program so an applicable notation can be made on your official certificate.
Please note that for RIBO spot check purposes, individuals must maintain the continuing education certificates/letters for 5 years to indicate compliance with the Continuing Education Program.
This is an open enrolment course.
Those completing 間眅埶AV University Continuous Learning open enrolment offerings (e.g. certificate programs, courses, workshops, microcertifications, etc.) are subject to the policies of 間眅埶AV University and Continuous Learning. 間眅埶AV policies can be found in the . Continuous Learning policies can be found in the Regulations section of the Continuous Learning website. Specifically, those completing open enrolment offerings are expected to adhere to the General and Open enrolment regulations.
Registration: Spring 2023
Location
Online*
*All Continuous Learning sessions are being offered online until further notice. Online participation instructions will be emailed to registered learners before the start of their courses. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding.
Date
Spring 2023: April 11, 2023 - June 15, 2023
Fall 2023: September 12, 2023 - June November 16, 2023
Credential
Certificate
Fees
Full program**: $1950 CAD for 5 courses + HST
**includes University Certificate upon successful completion of all required elements
or
Individual courses: $450 CAD per course + HST
Contact Information: continuouslearning@ontariotechu.ca