Graduate Communication Certificates Master the Art of Effective Messaging in Today’s Digital World

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Take the Next Step in Your Career with an Online Graduate Certificate in Communication Studies

Are you looking to start a career in the communications industry? Do you need to strengthen your communication abilities for your current job? Do you want to gain specialized communication skills without the cost and commitment of a full-length master’s program?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, Liberty University’s School of Communication and the Arts may have the program you’re looking for! With our online graduate certificates, you can further your education and gain marketable skills in a way that is fast, flexible, and affordable. Companies across every industry need people who have strong written and verbal communication skills, so getting a graduate certificate in this field can help you stand out to employers.

A graduate certificate program is a good option if you want to learn new skills in a relatively short period of time. It can also equip you with the knowledge you need to strengthen your résumé, start a new job, or get a promotion in your current career.

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Value of a Certificate

At Liberty, we believe in the uniqueness of every individual. Because of that, we’ve designed our graduate certificate programs to let you focus on what you’re most passionate about.

By earning a communication certificate, you can gain advanced skills without having to pursue a full master’s degree. Earn your online master’s certificate from Liberty and prepare to enter or go further in the exciting, growing field of communications.

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Return on Investment

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides valuable information on how a graduate communication certificate can impact salary prospects. Learn more!*

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Employment Opportunities

Explore job outlook statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the following careers: advertising, promotions, and marketing managers** and public relations managers.***

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Professional Connections

Mastering concepts and gaining advanced knowledge shouldn’t be the only benefits of a communication graduate certificate degree. Our world-class online learning environment is designed to facilitate collaboration and networking.

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Earnings and unemployment rates by educational attainment (viewed online April 12, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.

**Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Advertising, Promotions, and Marketing Managers (viewed online Apr. 15, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.

***Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Public Relations and Fundraising Managers (viewed online Apr. 15, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.

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Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.

Who May Qualify?

  • Active Duty
  • Reserve/National Guard
  • Veterans/Retirees
  • Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
  • Current Department of Defense Employees

Available Benefits:

  • Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
  • Additional discount for veterans who service in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)*
  • 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)

*Not applicable to certificates.

Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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