This certificate is designed for professionals from any discipline seeking to advance their essential skills: communication, cross-cultural competence, teamwork and collaboration, problem-solving and leadership. The courses will help business leaders, non-profit officers, government officials, military personnel, and entrepreneurs develop essential skills to meet the leadership and communication demands of today’s world. The program is designed for non-native speakers of English at intermediate to advanced levels.
All courses offered within the certificate take place Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-5:30 p.m. ET or 6-7:30 p.m. ET. The exact schedule will vary by session. Please view the course details for more information.
Proficient writing represents a remarkable asset for all professions. Job recruiters agree that effective writing is a top essential skill for winning a new position. In this class, you will learn to write short forms of business communication with concise style and clear expression. You will ...
View Course Details »Do you struggle to connect with coworkers or clients during a presentation? Do you want to feel confident in communication? In this course, you will learn the four key elements necessary for creating, preparing, and delivering a powerfully professional presentation in ...
View Course Details »The United States was built on the value of strength in diversity. The national motto “E pluribus unum,” expresses that a unified nation comes from a rich blend of cultures. In this course, you will explore the modern expression of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the U.S. workplace. ...
View Course Details »This course prepares you to lead multicultural and diverse teams to achieve strategic organizational goals. You will learn the fundamentals of cross-cultural leadership (communication, relationship development, emotional intelligence, and strategic thinking) and how these fundamentals can be i...
View Course Details »All courses offered within the certificate take place Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday from 4-5:30 p.m. ET or 6-7:30 p.m. ET. The exact schedule will vary by session. Please view the course details for more information.
In this course, you will continue learning to write professionally, while focusing on three different types of professional writing: reports, summaries, and feedback. The first assignment focuses on writing email proposals, where you will identify a workplace problem and propose a solution. Th...
View Course Details »Anyone can give a presentation. The real question to ask yourself is, “Does the data have a story to tell?” Learn to utilize data in such a way that your audience has a deeper understanding, is more engaged, and will be able to make significant decisions based on what you present. In this cour...
View Course Details »Apply improvisational techniques to develop skills for leading dynamically, thinking on the spot, speaking with conviction, and taking risks and being flexible. In this course, you will learn strategies to think creatively and push through personal boundaries to actively communicate in English...
View Course Details »Improv 2 offers an improvisational toolbox of communication strategies to engage professionals’ creativity while expanding their English verbal and nonverbal skills. You will learn and practice the right tools and apply them in concrete experiences to respond empathetically, manage negative li...
View Course Details »Effective communication isn’t just what you say but how you say it. In this course, you’ll learn to minimize pronunciation errors that impact the delivery of your message and how to establish rapport with listeners by displaying confidence in your spoken English. Incrementall...
View Course Details »In this course, you will expand your ability to effectively communicate beyond everyday business writing. You will identify and experiment with techniques and strategies to develop your personal voice and style, giving you increased confidence and competence in your writing power. You will app...
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