Professional Communication - Persuasive Communication Certificate at University of Saskatchewan

Programme overview

The Certificate in Professional Communication - persuasive communication is a nine-credit-unit certificate of proficiency that develops communicative judgment in professional practice, focusing on the theory of persuasive communication and skill in written, oral and interpersonal team or leadership formats. All courses have a rhetorical foundation and are delivered in person on the Saskatoon campus by the Ron and Jane Graham School of Professional Development.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Department: Ron and Jane Graham School of Professional Development | Duration: Four-month certificate (part-time or full-time) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

What you will study

9 credit units: two core courses from RCM 400.3, RCM 401.3 and RCM 402.3, plus one additional 400-level RCM course. Courses are offered in fall and winter terms, with select courses in spring and summer, and each course may count toward only one professional communication certificate.

Career pathways

Suited to careers with a focus on client interaction and to anyone who wants to communicate more thoughtfully, strategically and effectively in the workplace.

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Entry requirements

Certificates in Professional Communication (College of Engineering): regular admission requires at least 60 credit units of post-secondary study, a minimum 60% average on 18 or more transferable credit units (most recent 18 credit units), and proficiency in English. Open to undergraduate students in any USask degree program and can also be completed stand-alone.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: Four-month certificate (part-time or full-time)

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.usask.ca/professional-communication-persuasive-communication.php

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