Workplace Communication Certificate

Program Overview:

The Workplace Communication Certificate is targeted for those who wish to strengthen their “soft skills” via practical application of communication theory. Employees surveyed often report teamwork, conflict management skills, oral communication, and interpersonal skills are crucial to success in the workplace. The Workplace Communication Certificate will build foundations for employees, managers and supervisors to implement communication techniques and skills into their workplace and may help differentiate them form others in the competitive marketplace.

Program Outcomes:

Upon completion of the Workplace Communication program at RCTC, students will achieve the following outcomes:

Select appropriate communication choices for specific audiences.
Demonstrate effective listening in diverse settings.
Utilize strategies to reduce communication apprehension.

Additional Information:

The Workplace Communication Certificate is targeted for those who wish to strengthen their “soft skills” via practical application of communication theory.

A certificate is awarded for successful completion of a specialized set of skills or program of study. A student completing certain certificates will have completed a skill set that is part of a series of skills valuable in the workplace, or that may eventually be used to complete a diploma, transfer pathway or associate degree.

WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATE

9 TOTAL CREDITS

PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS (6 CREDITS)

COMM 1130 – Interpersonal Communication (3 cr)
COMM 2130 – Team/Small Group Communication (3 cr)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (3 CREDITS)

COMM 1114 – Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3 cr)
COMM 2100 – Intercultural Communication (3 cr)

RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCES

FULL-TIME

Semester 1 (9 CREDITS): COMM 1130, COMM 1114 OR COMM 2100, COM 2130

Course descriptions can be found at: RCTC course descriptions