Communication Skills for the Professional Speaker
Certificate of Achievement Communication Studies · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Award Type: Certificate of Achievement
The goal of the Communication Skills for the Professional Speaker l certificate is to provide essential job skills for current or future professionals who rely on effective use of public speaking. The certificate may also be stacked with other Communication Studies certificates toward an AA-T.
The graduate of the Certificate of Achievement in Communication Skills for the Professional Speaker will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of communication theories.
- Demonstrate competent communication behaviors to be used as a professional speaker.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A total of 9 units is required for the certificate. | ||
| Required courses (9 units): | 9 | |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM 106 | Critical Thinking through Argumentation | 3 |
| COMM 108 | Oral Interpretation | 3 |
| Total | 9 | |