Workplace Communication, Certificate
Develop into a competent, confident communicator across a range of professional settings with this undergraduate certificate. This program centers on strengthening how you connect, express and exchange ideas wherever your career takes you.
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Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Certificate description
Workplace Communication undergraduate certificate description
Communication skills are valued across many industries and regarded as essential for success in the workplace. The certificate program in workplace communication focuses on helping you become a competent communicator across various professional settings. As part of the program, you learn how to lead teams and create effective presentations. This program complements coursework in many majors by enabling you to develop the communication skills needed to maximize productivity and satisfaction in professional contexts.
Why earn a workplace communication undergraduate certificate at ASU?
What sets this certificate apart is an unusually broad, workplace-specific slate of communication electives, opening perspectives on organizational communication that many universities simply don't offer.
You choose four electives from a menu of ten, building a personalized focus on the parts of professional and business communication that matter most to your career path.
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Beyond coursework, you can join the debate or speech team or take the stage in the Empty Space Theatre to further sharpen your communication and critical thinking skills.
Courses
This undergraduate certificate includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
2026-2027 Catalog Year
The certificate requires 15 credit hours. A "C" minimum is required for all courses in the certificate, although students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in the post-baccalaureate certificate program.
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The certificate in workplace communication requires 15 credit hours, of which 12 credit hours must be upper-division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be completed through The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. When selecting courses, the college offering the course can be identified by viewing the course details in Class Search. Only courses completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a scale of 4.00) or better may be applied toward the certificate requirements. |
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COM 250 Communication and the Workplace
(SOBE)
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COM 259 Communication in Business and the Professions
(CIVI)
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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12 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 12 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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Enrollment requirements
A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
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Explore expanded study opportunities
Students in the certificate program can take part in the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication's summer study abroad program to England, Scotland and Ireland.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
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Careers this workplace communication certificate prepares you for
Being skilled in workplace communication is an asset for many professions. Graduates with this certificate are better prepared for careers in areas such as human resource management, sales and marketing, public relations and management.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Hugh Downs School of Human Communication
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STAUF 412
communication@asu.edu
480-965-5095
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
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