The Strategic Communication and Leadership certificate focuses on the critical areas of strategic communication, organizational culture, change management, team building and teamwork, and diversity and globalization. The certificate provides the knowledge; skills and abilities such as effective communication skills face-to-face, in groups, or online; that modern professionals need to succeed and grow their organizations.

In today’s demanding workplace, managers are constantly challenged to find new and innovative ways to involve and motivate employees and affect positive change that improves the company’s bottom line. The Organizational Leadership and Communication Certificate Program focuses on the practical skills professionals need to develop and maintain in order to lead others and be an agent of change. This program begins by teaching participants the fundamentals of leadership and continues by teaching participants valuable skills in interpersonal communication, small group communication, conflict management, intercultural communication, writing, and managing organizational change.

This APIIT Certificate in Information & Communication Technology (CICT) is designed to provide strong communication, leadership, and ICT skills as well as fundamental knowledge to take on a career in this challenging and ever-changing IT world.

This certificate-level course from Lorenzo de' Medici is perfect for students wanting to develop their abilities in a range of visual communication areas to design, illustrate and animate thoughts, brands, identities and objects. The course will explore market trends and teach students how to formulate effective solutions to communicate to an audience on a global scale.

The Certificate in Digital Technical Communication, delivered by the University of Strasbourg (Unistra – one of the most important public universities in France) is an advanced, fully online program designed for professionals in technical communication, IT, and multimedia who want to enhance their expertise in technical writing, content strategy, and digital documentation. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certification from the University of Strasbourg.

The Global Leadership Certificate is composed of required courses in global studies and communication and a wide array of transferable social sciences and arts/humanities elective courses. Students are prepared to continue their academic studies in a variety of fields, not limited to global studies and communication, such as history, political science, economics, business, sociology, and environmental studies. The program will also prepare students for employment in one of the many occupational fields affected by globalization and changing communication. More specifically, it will prepare students for positions in the public and private sectors, ranging from education, government, journalism, and media, to non-governmental organizations, of which the Santa Barbara community has many. The Global Leadership Certificate supports Santa Barbara City College’s core principles of promoting global responsibility as articulated in the SBCC mission statement.

This intensive course immerses proficient Gaelic speakers in a fully Gaelic-speaking environment, preparing them for university-level Gaelic-medium education. Study Gaelic literature, creative writing, public speaking, and language development to gain full confidence in speaking, reading, and writing Gaelic for academic and cultural engagement.

Leaders today are expected to be effective multiculturalists given demographic and globalization trends. This certificate empowers students to work with confidence across cultures by expanding skillsets, strategies, and capabilities through discussion of both theoretical concepts and applied techniques.

The online communication management graduate certificate is an excellent way to broaden your professional skill sets in just one year. You'll graduate with a deep understanding of the impact of effective communication.

A Mass Communication - Marketing/Public Relations Certificate program is designed to provide students with specialized skills and knowledge in marketing and public relations within the context of mass communication. Here's an outline of what such a program might encompass: Core Concepts: The program would likely cover fundamental concepts and theories in mass communication, marketing, and public relations. This might include courses on communication theory, media ethics, audience analysis, and strategic communication planning.

A Mass Communication - Digital Reporting Certificate program is tailored to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in the digital journalism landscape. Here's an overview of what such a program might entail: Curriculum: The curriculum typically covers a range of topics related to digital reporting, journalism ethics, multimedia storytelling, and online news production. Courses may include digital journalism fundamentals, multimedia reporting, data journalism, social media reporting, and digital storytelling techniques. Students may also learn about the legal and ethical considerations specific to digital journalism.

A Mass Communication - Digital/Social Media Certificate program is designed to provide students with specialized skills and knowledge related to digital and social media in the context of mass communication. Here's an overview of what such a program might offer: Core Curriculum: The program typically includes courses covering fundamental principles of mass communication, digital media, and social media. These courses may explore topics such as media theory, media literacy, digital communication strategies, social media analytics, and the impact of digital technologies on society.

Students earning the communication studies certificate of achievement learn the fundamentals of the discipline, which includes public speaking, group communication, interpersonal communication, organizational communication, mass communication, argumentation and critical thinking. This program helps students communicate effectively in their academic and work environments.

The Department of Speech and Communication Studies serves all other college departments and prepares students for four-year colleges and universities by providing required courses in speech and communication. Our courses are designed to foster students' appreciation for the centrality and complexity of communication, to build confidence in their ability to communicate effectively, and to promote their sense of responsibility for communicating capably.

The digital communication certificate program provides an increased focus on digital communication and social media.