Business Communications Foundations
Why choose Business Communications Foundations?
- You want to improve your communication skills to confidently handle both written and verbal interactions in any professional setting.
- You’re ready to enhance your ability to work with diverse teams and provide excellent customer service, both in person and online.
- Learn how to write clear, professional documents that are tailored to your audience and purpose.
- Develop strong interpersonal communication skills, including effective listening and conflict resolution techniques.
- Gain the tools to provide exceptional customer service by using technology to enhance interactions.
Program Locations
Adams Campus
401 North Main Street
Adams, WI 53910
Marshfield Campus
2600 West 5th Street
Marshfield, WI 54449
Stevens Point Downtown Campus
1001 Centerpoint Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Wisconsin Rapids Campus
500 32nd Street North
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Online
Delivery:
In Person, Online (anytime, anywhere), or Online Live
Daytime or Evening
Part-Time
8-Week Classes
Length of Program: 1 semester or less
Credits: 9
Start Dates: Fall, Spring, Summer, or Winterim
Start at any time or campus by taking general education courses.
Keep Going to Earn a Technical Diploma: Customer Relationship Professional, Human Resources Assistant, or Office Support Specialist
Keep Going to Earn an Associate in Applied Science (AAS): Business Management, Hospitality Management, or Human Resources
What You'll Learn
Outcomes
- Write clear, concise, and effective business documents.
- Communicate confidently and effectively in both written and oral formats.
- Navigate and manage customer interactions, using active listening and cultural awareness.
- Apply communication strategies to improve teamwork and resolve conflicts in professional settings.
Employability Skills
- Behave Responsibly: Ethical Behavior, Self-Responsibility, Conflict Resolution, Collaboration
- Communicate Effectively: Writing, Technical Documentation, Listening, Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Reading
- Critical & Creative Thinking: Inquiry, Evidence Collection, Analysis, Reasoning, Reflection (Metacognition)
- Cultural, Social, & Global Awareness: Global Awareness, Social & Cultural Awareness, Social Responsibility
- Use Appropriate Technology: Use of Technology, Confidentiality, Security, Digital Civility
Learn more about employability skills at Mid-State.
Estimated Entire Certificate Cost
Cost based on the 2024/25 academic year.
- Tuition & Fees: $1,454.73
- Books: $199.99
- Supplies, Uniforms, and/or Exams: $0
- Total Estimated Cost: $1,654.72
Financial Aid Eligibility
This program is NOT eligible for Financial Aid. Explore other ways to help pay for college.
Cost of Attendance
Learn more about Cost of Attendance, an estimated budget that includes categories of expenses a student can expect to incur while attending.
Instructors
Careers
Fast-Track
High school students are eligible to enroll in this program and all courses required. Learn more about Mid-State Fast-Track.
Take the Next Step
“My experience with Mid-State’s Business Management program was excellent! The real-life situations prepared me for the business world, and the staff took the time to guide me to my dream career.”
TIM MITCHELL
GRADUATE
Choose Your Path
Career pathways help you take your education one step at a time to maximize your investment and make college fit your life. Earn a credential and start using it in the workforce. Continue with another stack of related courses to gain a more advanced diploma or degree. Explore this program’s pathway in the graphic below. For an even quicker first step to a degree or diploma, check out our short-term certificates.
