This certificate will help you communicate more effectively at work. You will enhance your written, verbal and nonverbal communication skills and gain practical skills you can use today to be more confident and create better professional relationships. The polished skillset you develop will improve your career prospects and help you achieve your organization's goals and objectives.
Certificate requirements
Complete four of the following:
- Business and Marketing Writing
- Fundamentals of Technical Writing
- Interpersonal Communication
- Keys to Effective Communication
- Mastering Public Speaking
- Research Methods for Writers
- Writing Essentials
Note: All courses must be taken through Professional Development at the University of Waterloo in order to be eligible for the certificate from Professional Development.
Each course is six weeks long, followed by a two-week period to complete the final exam (online, open book) and you are not required to be online at any specific time. Lessons are released on Wednesdays and Fridays of each week. For planning purposes we suggest setting aside two hour per lesson as a starting point.
To register, click the course links above and select a start date. Instructions on how to access your course will be emailed to you immediately after registration. It is best practice to enrol for no more than two courses with the same start date to achieve the highest learning outcome.
Get your certificate from WatSPEED at the University of Waterloo
Email watspeed@uwaterloo.ca with the following and we will email the certificate to you:
- your name
- certificate name
- courses completed (names and dates)
