About the Certificate

Certificate in Communicaton Process: Bridging Theory and Practice will help you become a more successful communicator, with the capacity to understand and use both verbal and nonverbal strategies, leading to more positive outcomes in both personal and professional settings.

Today, change is the most constant element in workplaces, organizations and institutions around the world. Information and innovatoin characterize the present and future of the dynamic environments in which we live and work. Demand for professionals with the communication, facilitation, problem solving, and systems-thinking skills needed to embrace and manage change effectively is growning.

The Certificate in Communication Process responds to this growing global trend.

The program is offered online through University of Guelph's Capacity Development and Extension Program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development. The Certificate program requires the successful completion of two core and three elective degree-credit courses.

The Certificate program benefits those wishing to enhance communication knowledge, attitudes, and skills to become more effective communicators and agents of change within their organizations. The five-course program is designed for people working in a wide variety of industries, such as environmental science, criminology, education, international development, engineering or business.

Mode of Study

The Certificate program is delivered entirely online by experienced faculty who provide an innovative, engaging and flexible approach to learning. Particiapnts require access to a computer connected to the Internet to participate in interactive, web-based learning with others around the globe.