Workplace Communication, Certificate


Develop into a competent, confident communicator across a range of professional settings with this undergraduate certificate. This program centers on strengthening how you connect, express and exchange ideas wherever your career takes you.

Program Description

Workplace Communication undergraduate certificate description

Communication skills are valued across many industries and regarded as essential for success in the workplace. The certificate program in workplace communication focuses on helping you become a competent communicator across various professional settings. As part of the program, you learn how to lead teams and create effective presentations. This program complements coursework in many majors by enabling you to develop the communication skills needed to maximize productivity and satisfaction in professional contexts.


At a Glance: program details

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  • Additional Program Fee: No
  • Second Language Requirement: No

Program Requirements

Enrollment Requirements

A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.


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Career Outlook

Careers this workplace communication certificate prepares you for

Being skilled in workplace communication is an asset for many professions. Graduates with this certificate are better prepared for careers in areas such as human resource management, sales and marketing, public relations and management.

Example Careers

Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.

Advertising Sales Agents


  • Growth: -7.2%
  • Median Salary*: 64820

Training and Development Specialists


  • Growth: 10.8%
  • Median Salary*: 69280
  Bright Outlook

Training and Development Managers


  • Growth: 6.4%
  • Median Salary*: 133000
  Bright Outlook

Human Resources Managers


  • Growth: 5.5%
  • Median Salary*: 149280
  Bright Outlook

Human Resources Specialists


  • Growth: 6.4%
  • Median Salary*: 75940
  Bright Outlook

Marketing Managers


  • Growth: 6.9%
  • Median Salary*: 166790
  Bright Outlook

Public Relations Managers


  • Growth: 5.7%
  • Median Salary*: 146910
  Bright Outlook

Public Relations Specialists


  • Growth: 1.8%
  • Median Salary*: 74750
  Bright Outlook

Sales Managers


  • Growth: 4.5%
  • Median Salary*: 148270
  Bright Outlook

* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).


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Global Experience

Students in the certificate program can take part in the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication's summer study abroad program to England, Scotland and Ireland.

Program Contact Information

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