Career Development & Training

COM 3403 / Length: 20 hours

This 20-hour Professional Communication course is designed to equip students with the essential workplace communication skills. Whether entering the workforce or advancing within their field, students will develop the professional communication competencies needed for today’s dynamic work environments, including critical thinking, collaboration, conflict resolution, professional etiquette and creativity. Students will also build foundational and advanced skills in verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills, including effective email construction. This course will prepare students to take the Critical Career Skills Professional Communication exam through Certiport, a Pearson Vue business.

COM 0632 / Length: 20 hours

Even the most eloquent and experienced presenters often wish they had better public speaking skills. In this course, you will study methods that help to reduce anxiety, build confidence, and customize a process which will result in successful speaking experiences. This course is designed to equip you with knowledge of the principles necessary for formal public speaking, as well as presenting to management, with an emphasis on organization, evidence, language use, strategy, business ethics, and delivery.

CAR 5480 / Length: 1.5 hours

Explore aspects of voice-over work for television, film, radio, audio books, documentaries and the internet. Course covers all the basics of how to be successful in this exciting field and provides an opportunity to record a commercial script. Make money with your voice!