Undergraduate Professional Communications Certificate at Harvard University

Programme overview

An online undergraduate certificate of three courses developing professional communication in academic and workplace settings, from grammar essentials to public speaking.

Faculty: Harvard Division of Continuing Education (Harvard Extension School) | Duration: 3 courses, to be completed within three years | Intake: Spring 2027 (registration Nov 5, 2026 to Jan 19, 2027) | Study mode: online | Location: Cambridge, MA, United States

What you will study

Students choose any three courses from the professional communications course group, covering written communications (cover letters, memoranda, proposals, presentations, reports), persuasive messaging, informational briefings, interviewing and public speaking.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No application required; students enrol directly in the first certificate course. Certificate requires a grade of B or higher in each of the three undergraduate-credit courses.

USD 6,780 for the whole programme (2026-2027). Total certificate tuition as listed on the programme page (tuition only) Source

Intake: Spring 2027

Duration: 3 courses, to be completed within three years

Apply through the official page: https://extension.harvard.edu/academics/programs/undergraduate-professional-communications-certificate/

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