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 will take five courses from the Business Writing Certificate courses listed below. 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. There is a one-time $35 certificate enrollment fee.
Business Writing Certificate Courses
30 contact hours / 3.0 CEUs
| Courses | CEUs | Month(s) Offered |
| Advanced Editing and Proofreading Strategies (6 hours) | 0.6 | May/Oct |
| Documenting Employee Performance (6 hours) | 0.6 | May/Oct |
| Foundations in Business Writing: Designs Strategies (6 hours) | 0.6 | Feb/Aug |
| Technical Writing (6 hours) | 0.6 | Feb/Nov |
| Writing Business Reports (6 hours) | 0.6 | June/Dec |
| Writing Correspondence for Internal and External Audiences(6 hours) | 0.6 | April/Nov |
| Writing for the Web (6 hours) | 0.6 | June |
| Writing Persuasive Business Proposals (6 hours) | 0.6 | March/Sept |
| Writing Policies and Procedures (6 hours) | 0.6 | Jan/July |
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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. Click here to enroll in the Business Writing Certificate program.
Accelerated Certificate Option Available
Accelerate the completion of your certificate. Register for all the courses in the Business Writing Certificate in one easy transaction and complete the certificate in six months using the daytime course option. In addition, you pay only $1,850 for this 30-hour certificate; a savings of $125. Select "View Courses/Register Now" from above, and select the accelerated registration option for more information and how to register.
Additional Information
For more information on this or any other certificate program please click on the "View Courses/Register Now" button at the top of the page or please contact the College of Continuing Education Information Center:
Phone: 612-624-4000
E-mail: cceinfo@umn.edu
