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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

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Conflict Management and Negotiations

Conflict Management and Negotiations

Coaching, Mentoring and Networking

Coaching, Mentoring and Networking

Workplace Innovation

Workplace Innovation

High Impact Communications

High Impact Communications

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