Business Communications
Master the art of communication! Learn to craft engaging emails and reports, organize and facilitate a collaborative environment with diverse audiences and confidently speak and present your ideas in any situation. Take your communications skills to the next level with this three-course microcertificate.
Write with Confidence and Clarity
Develop your email and document writing abilities while building confidence and storytelling skills. Adopt strategies for clear and concise communication and learn to tailor content to specific audiences. These skills ensure that you are prepared to tackle day-to-day communications and successfully write engaging and persuasive material.
Facilitate Trust and Participation
Collaboration requires an environment that is built on trust and active participation. Learn to facilitate discussions that cultivate powerful dialogue and consensus building in any group setting. Gain the skills and techniques to effectively engage with diverse audiences and seamlessly facilitate group settings to achieve actionable outcomes.
Present Your Ideas Effectively
Whether you are speaking in a team meeting, delivering a proposal to a client or presenting to a large audience, you need a solid foundation of public speaking strategies to communicate your ideas effectively. Learn to rely on proven strategies to overcome personal challenges such as fear and apprehension and develop your voice and personal style to enhance your delivery and presentation.
Benefits of High Impact Leadership
- Audience analysis
- Clear and concise writing
- Communications analysis
- Group facilitation
- Audience engagement
- Communicating sensitive topics
- Consensus building
- Confident public speaking
- Effective storytelling
- Speech planning and preparation
- Persuasive communications
Business Communications Courses
To complete the Centre for Continuing Education Business Communications Microcertificate, you will complete three courses. Each course focuses on a different element of communication including effective written and verbal communications, as well as how to engage teams in common goals.
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Written Communications
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Facilitation and Consensus Building
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Presentation and Public Speaking
Unique to microcertificates at the U of R, you earn a digital badge with each course you complete. Earn all three badges to earn a digital microcertificate. Share these microcredentials on your resumé or with potential employers online as proof you’ve invested in your communication skills.
Register now for the Business Communications Microcertificate.
Learn and Hone Communication Skills
This program is applicable to every industry. It has been developed with employer needs in mind and are based on industry research to ensure that it meets the communication skills demanded in today’s professional environment.
Highlighted Skills
- Identify your audience
- Strike the right tone
- Communicate clearly
- Build trust
- Engage audiences
- Achieve outcomes
- Persuade others
- Generate enthusiasm
Professional Microcertificate Business Communications
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Short, skill-based microcredential courses and programs for your professional development with the Centre for Continuing Education.
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The course covered a broad range of subject matter on public speaking and presentation that were relevant to any business/work environment. The assignments were practical and effective in strengthening my public speaking ability.
Why Study Business Communications at the University of Regina?
This program is designed to focus on practical communication skills that are directly applicable in business settings. Whether it’s crafting effective emails, delivering presentations, or engaging in negotiation, the curriculum is designed to equip you with in-demand tools and skills needed to succeed in real-world business environments.
- The program covers a wide range of communication methods, including digital and face-to face communication, ensuring you are well-versed in the various platforms you’ll encounter in the workplace.
- The program is led by instructors who bring extensive professional experience in business communication, providing insights that go beyond textbook knowledge.
- The microcertificate structure allows you to quickly gain and apply essential communication skills without a huge time comitment – perfect to upskill quickly.
- Small class sizes give you personalized instruction and meaningful interactions with your peers and instructors, enhancing your overall learning experience.
- Gain skills that will have an immediate impact on your day-to-day professional life by improving your ability to communicate effectively in your current role or that new position you're aiming for.
- Communication is a critical skill in virtually every industry, making this microcertificate a valuable asset for career advancement across a wide range of fields.
Flexibility
- Take the microcertificate online or in person at the historic and conveniently located College Avenue Campus in Regina.
- Designed to be completed at your own pace, complete the High Impact Leadership Microcertificate in as little as 3 months, or take up to 2 years.
- Each course may be scheduled as 2 in-person days or 3 remote half-days, so you can fit courses into your busy schedule.
- Select one course to quickly target a specific skill. Take courses on their own as stand-alone professional development opportunities or combine them and take advantage of carefully curated set of skills.
Access Funding
- University of Regina Alumni Association (URAA) Professional Development Award ($500 per term) is available to all U of R alumni, including those who have completed Continuing Education professional certificates or microcertificates.
- Canada Training Credit is a refundable tax credit providing access to $250 each year with unused amounts carried forward to future years for a maximum lifetime amount of $5,000. Find out more about funding.
Qualify for the URAA Professional Development Award – $500 per term!
Industry Expert Instructors
All Centre for Continuing Education professional development instructors are working professionals in their field. They bring real-world project management expertise to the classroom, ensuring you learn practical skills you can immediately apply in the workplace.Digital, Shareable Credentials
Earn a digital badge for each course in the microcertificate. Earn a digital microcertificate when you complete all three courses. What does this mean? It means you have proof of your investment and your skill development. Using MyCreds, your University of Regina digital credential wallet, you can share your success with those that matter. Share your achievement on LinkedIn and other digital platforms so your boss – or your future boss – can see!
Skills You'll Learn in Business Communications
The program teaches you how to approach communication more strategically by thoughtfully considering the audience, context and desired outcome. Learn to masterfully craft messages that align with your organizational goals and resonate with target audiences, which is crucial for marketing, public relations and all internal or external communications.
The ability to communicate clearly and concisely is critical for all effective business operations. Whether it’s writing reports, crafting emails, or delivering presentations, effectively conveying your ideas will never fail you. Of course, strong communication is a cornerstone of effective leadership, too. With effective communication, you can help streamline processes, reduce misunderstanding, and improve overall efficiency within your organization, making your job eaiser!
- Craft compelling messages
- Communicate clearly
- Streamline processes
- Enhance engagement
- Improve efficiency
Program Requirements and Credentials
- Courses are offered remotely.
- Remote courses are delivered as three half-day sessions in one week.
Courses can be taken in any order, there are no prerequisites and no prior education or experience is required.
Required Courses
- Navigate Difficult Relationships
- Manage Power Dynamics
- Assertive Leadership
Earn a digital, shareable badge for each course you complete in this microcertificate program. Complete all three courses within two years and earn a digital Professional Microcertificate.
What can I do with a digital credential?
You now have proof of your investment and your skill development. Using MyCreds, your University of Regina digital credential wallet, you can share your success with those that matter. Share your achievement on LinkedIn and other digital platforms so your boss – or your future boss – can see!
Digital Credentials
100% Remote Courses Business Communications
The content of the course and the instructor were excellent. I had a problem accessing my course online prior to the first session, but once I contacted the Centre for Continuing Education, the issue was dealt with quickly and efficiently.
Instructor Highlight
Paul Dederick is an award-winning journalist and communications professional with a proven track record in strategic communications, media relations (from both sides!), issues management, storytelling, and leadership.
Paul has worked in various leadership capacities, including Managing Editor at CBC Saskatchewan and Director of Communications and Public Relations for the University of Regina. He also worked with the Saskatchewan RCMP, leading national and international communications on high-profile incidents and issues such as the Humboldt Broncos bus crash and the killing of Colten Boushie.
Your Professional Development Questions Answered
Not sure where to start? Have questions about professional development at the Centre for Continuing Education?
- What is professional development?
- What do I get when I complete CCE professional development programs?
- Can I get funding?
- How am I assessed?
- Do I have to be admitted to the U of R to take CCE professional development?
- Can you help me decide what I should take?
- How are courses delivered?
Your Course is Starting! What You Need To Know
UR Community is where you’ll find your program’s online classroom for all courses. Course information like program resources, information from instructors, Zoom links and more will be posted and shared in UR Community.
If you don't already have an account, our Student Services team will create an account for you. Login information will be e-mailed to you before the course starts. Please make sure you can login. If you experience any issues logging in, please contact Student Services.
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Location
In-person courses are located in the College Building on the College Avenue Campus at 2155 College Avenue.
Parking
Paid parking is available in the parking lots located on the south side of the College Building. Parking is $2/hour. You can pay to park using the pay stations located in the parking lot and in the main entrance of the College Building or by downloading the PayByPhone app or visiting paybyphone.com. The following information is required to set up an account:
- Mobile phone number
- Credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
- License plate of vehicle(s)
Refreshments
At our in-person courses, we provide the essentials you need to have a productive learning experience. We provide:
- Lunch, unless otherwise specified
- A selection of coffee, tea and beverages
- Snacks
- Water refill stations
Please enter any dietary requirements when you register online.
Students who withdraw more than 10 business days prior to the course will receive a full refund minus $30 administration fee. If a student registers 10 business days or less prior to the course, they are eligible for a transfer credit only.
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The University of Regina and the Centre for Continuing Education reserves the right to cancel courses or programs due to insufficient registration or other unforeseen events. If this occurs, participants will be given every opportunity to transfer into another course or refunds will be issued. Decisions regarding withdrawal and/or refunds may be appealed to the Dean, Centre for Continuing Education.
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