Career Communication: Certificate of Achievement
The Certificate of Achievement in Career Communication focuses on employment and professional growth for workers and individuals looking for personal growth and employability. The certificate fulfills one of the most desired skills required by employers. This includes public speaking, cultural understanding and diversity, listening skills, conflict management, effective group communication and persuasion.
Students must satisfactorily complete all certificate courses with a grade of “C” or better and at least 3 courses in the certificate must be completed at Napa Valley College.
Career Opportunities
This certificate is ideal for students pursuing any career field. Courses required for this certificate meet multiple graduation requirements at Napa Valley College and as the CSU and UC systems.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate self-awareness in various communication settings.
- Utilize an understanding of interpersonal dynamics and the communication process to communicate effectively verbally and nonverbally.
- Demonstrate intercultural competence.
- Use critical thinking & listening skills to evaluate and create messages.
- Demonstrate effective workplace skills.
- Develop and present effective speeches for diverse audiences and occasions.
Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (9 units) | ||
| COMM-120 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM-C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM-126 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| Required Electives (3 units) | ||
| Complete one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Small Group Communication | ||
| Career/Life Plan | ||
| Business Communication | ||
| Ethnic Studies 1 | ||
| Total Units | 12 | |