 Business Writing Certificate
Effective written communication has risen to a core competency in most if not all organizations. In addition to demonstrating an understanding of mechanics of good writing, our Business Writing Certificate will help you clearly communicate in a way that avoids misunderstandings, conveys information in an appropriate manner and tone, and gains support for your positions.
Intended audience
- Anyone who wants to improve their written communication skills
- Elective component of the Management Mastery, Human Resource Mastery, and Supervision Mastery Certificates
Benefits of this certificate
- Prepare effective written communication
- Present information clearly and effectively
- Increase confidence in your writing skills
- Demonstrate professional communication strategies
To complete this certificate program, you must take 30 hours from the Business Writing Certificate courses listed below. Additional elective courses will be available again for registration in spring 2008. Please check back soon for updates!
The courses may be taken in any order, but must be completed within one year of your first course. Look for the BWC code which designates courses that apply to the Business Writing Certificate program.
Business Writing Courses
30 contact hours / 3.0 CEUs
| Courses |
CEUs |
Month(s) Offered |
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Documenting Employee Performance (6 hours)
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0.6
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May / Oct
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Foundations in Business Writing: Designs & Strategies (6 hours)
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0.6
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Feb / Aug
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Writing Business Reports (6 hours)
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0.6
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June / Dec
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Writing Correspondence for Internal and External Audiences (6 hours)
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0.6
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April / Nov
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Writing for the Web (6 hours)
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0.6
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June
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Writing Persuasive Business Proposals (6 hours)
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0.6
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March / Sept
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Writing Policies and Procedures (6 hours)
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0.6
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Jan/July |
Certificate Enrollment Information
Enroll in the Business Writing Certificate program now or call us at 612-624-4000 to speak to an Information Center Learner Representative. There is a one-time $35 enrollment fee to enroll in the certificate program. Individuals enrolled in a certificate program are entitled to a $20 discount off certificate courses only (discount excludes courses in Writing Essentials and Effective Written Communication).
Additional Information
For more information on this or any other certificate program please contact the College of Continuing Education Information Center:
Phone: 612-624-4000
E-mail: cceinfo@umn.edu
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