Communication Skills for the Workplace
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“I noticed profound transitions in me, my confidence, and language fluency. I also felt more comfortable talking to my classmates than I did when I started the course. The confidence was more noticeable towards the end of the second course.”
— Anar Saju, past student
The Communication Skills for the Workplace (CSW) Certificate is a language-based learning certificate intended for international speakers of English working in the public or private sector, or for individuals looking to increase their employability by building their knowledge of workplace communications and cultural competencies.
This course is designed to prepare participants for interacting in the workplace, while at the same time learning how to communicate effectively and understand how their communication affects others in the workplace. The microcredentials will focus on the acquisition of language skills and competencies, soft skills, and cultural competencies needed for success in the workplace. Topics cover effective communication, professional writing, problem solving, clarity in speech, and more.
This program is intended for non-native English speakers with a minimum CLB Level 5/IELTS score of 5.0. If you’re interested in writing and communications courses for native English speakers, please browse through some of our offerings in the area.
A program for English as a second language speakers to enhance your soft-skills
Can be completed entirely online
CAD $500 per course – pay as you go
Automatically earn a microcredential badge upon successful completion of each course
Complete 5 courses to earn a University of Alberta Certificate
Includes access to our Student Engagement Centre
Earn a Certificate
in Communication Skills for the Workplace
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University of Alberta parchment in as little as 1 year
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Pay as you go
Choose any five courses
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EXELP 7150
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EXELP 7077
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EXELP 7078
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EXELP 7079
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EXELP 7080
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EXELP 7119
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EXELP 7081
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EXLDR 5620
5 courses needed to graduate with this UAlberta Certificate and become a UAlberta Associate Alumni.
Only interested in taking a course? You can register for a course without applying and enrolling in the program – browse our Communication Skills for the Workplace courses. If later you decide to apply for the full program, the course you’ve taken will be applied toward your Certificate as long as it is still part of the program plan at the time of your application. Please note, program requirements are subject to change over time.
- Minimum language requirements CLB level 5 or 5.0 IELTS. Participants without a language score may need to take a placement test $CAD80.
- Courses are available to cohorts or individuals wishing to enroll
Complete any 5 of the 8 courses listed to earn a University of Alberta Certificate. Earn a micro-credential badge for each course taken.
You can register for a course without applying and enrolling in the program.
Your program requirements
Once you are admitted, you can verify your program requirements by logging into the University of Alberta’s student portal, Bear Tracks, to view your Academic Advisement.
Apply for Your Credential
To qualify for program completion you are required to submit a request to obtain your credential. For a breakdown of details and how to qualify, visit the program completion page.
- An application fee of $100 is required for admission into the program.
- Tuition is paid on a course-by-course basis as you register for your classes.
- Courses are GST-exempt.
- Some courses require a textbook at an additional cost.
- Eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant.
Bursaries and funding opportunities
Eligibility
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Canada-Alberta Job Grant
Available for businesses in all sectors across Alberta |
Two-thirds of the training costs (up to 100% if hiring an unemployed Albertan) any time |
Canada Training Benefit
Residents of Canada, 25-65 years old, who have $10,000-150,000 in earnings for work. |
$250+ income tax return |
Skilled Immigrant Micro-Loan
Whether you intend to work in the same field you trained in outside of Canada, or you wish to apply your transferable skills to a new career, this low-interest loan helps you cover the cost of education and related living expenses. |
Up to $15,000 loan N/A |
Alumni Professional Development Grant
Any graduate of the University of Alberta |
Up to $500 anually monthly deadline |
HRDF
Employed by the University of Alberta as Non-Academic Staff (NASA) |
$750 annually Dec / Mar / Jun / Sep |
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