Husband and wife George and Justina Fisher attend evening classes at the Penn State Learning Center in Lewistown. “If it were not for Liz Lasher at Continuing Education, we may not have started college at all,” said George. “She has helped us find funding and financial aid, and helped us choose classes and programs.”
Hone your communication skills — and put a valued credential on your résumé. More than ever, employers seek people with an excellent ability to research, interpret, and relay information — one of the key building blocks for success in any field.
A Skill Highly Valued in Every Organization
Penn State’s 12-credit online certificate program in organizational communication is designed to help you make practical improvements in this critical area. The courses in the program can help you improve internal and external communications in the context of your current job, or prepare you to move into a new career as a communications professional.
Your course of study will include:
An Essential for Long-Term Career Success
With this certificate program you can acquire solid, research-based skills that go beyond mere technical expertise with presentation software; the insights you gain will hold their value throughout your career.
Earn Credits toward a Degree
After completing the requirements for the certificate program in organizational communication, you can apply the credits toward the bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership. It’s an excellent “step up” to acquire additional practical skills and enhance your understanding of organizations, their processes, and their interactions — as you increase your résumé’s attractiveness to employers.
The certificate in organizational communication is a four-course, 12-credit program of study. To earn this certificate, you must successfully complete: