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Communication Essentials
Certificate
Why choose Communication Essentials?
- You’ve gotten a start with college but looking to explore other paths.
- Core general education communication and critical thinking courses that can be applied to many programs at Mid-State or transferred to another college.
- Develops communications skills for success in any workplace.
This certificate is a focused, short-term "sprint" to develop targeted, real-world competency for career advancement. Enroll today to accelerate your career and get to the next level in your current job or field of choice!
Program Locations
Stevens Point Downtown Campus
1001 Centerpoint Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Wisconsin Rapids Campus
500 32nd Street North
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Online
Delivery:
Online (anytime, anywhere), or Hybrid/Blended
Daytime or Evening
Part-Time
8-Week Classes or 16-Week Classes
Length of Program: 1 semester or less
Credits: 9
Start Dates: Fall
Keep Going to Earn an Associate in Applied Science (AAS): Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, IT Computer Support Specialist, IT Network Specialist, IT Security Specialist, University Transfer-Associate of Arts, or University Transfer-Associate of Science
What You'll Learn
Outcomes
- Demonstrate effective communication skills.
- Convey information and ideas using professional language and conventions.
- Demonstrate active listening skills.
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: $129.75
- Supplies, Uniforms, and/or Exams: $0
- Total Estimated Cost: $1,584.48
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
“The University Transfer associate degrees at Mid-State offer an incredible value in many dimensions. The courses in these programs are geared toward key skills employers are seeking and truly prepare students to stand out as strong employment candidates.”
DAVID CLARK
MANAGER OF CORPORATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
RENAISSANCE
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI
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.
