CERTIFICATE IN COMMUNICATION SKILLS

This certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete four courses--three writing courses in Writing Foundations and/or Business and Professional Writing sections and either one 10-session or two five-session courses in Public Speaking (or their equivalent).

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COURSE CHECK LIST			COURSE NO.	PRICE
Writing Foundations (3 of these courses are required)
	Writing Skills: The Basics Are you driven to distraction when having to choose whether to hyphenate or not? What kinds of sentence structure errors should you be on the... (click on course name to read more)		X32.9010	$365
	Essentials of Writing Essays For writers seeking to improve their skills, the essay is demanding but fertile ground. An essay topic can be personal reminiscence, political argument, scientific explanation--nearly... (click on course name to read more)		X32.9033	$545
	Mastering Correct English I Expand your personal assets portfolio by mastering your ability to communicate in both the spoken and written word. Benefit professionally and personally from a firm... (click on course name to read more)		X32.9050	$545
	Mastering Correct English II This continuation of Mastering Correct English I/X32.9050 is an advanced workshop in grammar and usage for those who already have a basic knowledge of grammar.... (click on course name to read more)		X32.9051	$545
	Building Word Power Say what you mean with fluency, precision, and eloquence--and build your word power capabilities. Explore vocabulary building from every angle as you trace words back... (click on course name to read more)		X32.9052	$545
	Improving Writing Skills I Designed for the unpracticed writer who lacks self-confidence or the writer whose skills may be a bit rusty, this course covers both the theory and... (click on course name to read more)		X32.9053	$545
	Writing Skills II: Editing and Revising Be your own best editor by mastering the art of revising what you write for increased clarity and impact. In this writing workshop, you submit... (click on course name to read more)		X32.9055	$545
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Business and Professional Writing (3 of these courses are required)
	Writing on the Job II: Professional Writing With Power In almost every field of industry and public life, good writers are in high demand, whether to write and edit documents in different media or... (click on course name to read more)		X32.9061	$545
	Writing on the Job I Do you procrastinate when you have to write a memo or report? Do you struggle to meet deadlines? Are you having difficulty being clear and... (click on course name to read more)		X32.9062	$545
Public Speaking (1 of these courses are required)
	Dynamic Speaking: The Key to Professional Success It is not what you say, but how you say it. The manner in which you deliver your spoken message can determine your success in... (click on course name to read more)		X28.9013	$480
	Developing Your Speaking Voice I Have your voice analyzed for quality, pitch, volume, resonance, and flexibility, and learn how to apply what you learn and develop dynamic vocal skills. Let... (click on course name to read more)		X28.9073	$545
	Speaking With Confidence If you know the basics of effective public speaking, you can develop the poise, ease, and image of a confident speaker. Whether you're speaking in... (click on course name to read more)		X28.9080	$545
	Speaking Without Fear Do your fears get the best of you when it comes to public speaking? Are you too intimidated to speak in front of even a... (click on course name to read more)		X28.9081	$545
	Speaking Impromptu: The Art of Thinking on Your Feet Are you comfortable doing a prepared talk but get tongue-tied when asked to speak off-the-cuff? Whether you're doing a presentation for a board of directors... (click on course name to read more)		X28.9083	$480
	Actors' Secrets for Powerful Public Speaking Learn how to speak clearly and without fear using tools actors have been using for centuries. Whatever your background, you can increase your confidence and... (click on course name to read more)		X28.9085	$450
	Communicating Leadership Words and actions are enormously powerful when they demonstrate who you are, where you're going, and what you stand for. CEOs, presidents, managers, and directors... (click on course name to read more)		X28.9091	$545
	Sharpening Your Presentation and Speech Skills Learn how to hold an audience's attention by developing an individual public speaking style that works for you. Whether you're an executive, teacher, community leader,... (click on course name to read more)		X28.9531	$545

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