Effective Communication
Develop essential verbal and visual communication abilities through this focused two-course microcertificate program. Students explore how to connect, share, and communicate effectively across digital platforms. Gain the expertise to convey complex information clearly and persuasively—critical skills for advancing into leadership and strategic positions in today's interconnected professional landscape.
Complete two courses to earn the certificate:
Students that are interested in the option of applying their graduate microcertificate credits to the Northwestern SPS MS in Information Design and Strategy program must submit an online application and submit all required application materials.
Students that elect to apply to a master's program before completing a graduate microcertificate will be able to count completed courses toward the applicable master's degree, but there will be no certificate conferred.
If you are interested in exploring this option, please contact the SPS graduate advising team for information on how to pursue a master's degree at SPS.
Applying for a microcertificate is easy—find out about the admission process and application deadlines.
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The Graduate Microcertificate application process is very streamlined. For detail, see the Microcertificate Admission page.
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Tuition for Northwestern graduate microcertificates is comparable to similar U.S. programs. Complete details can be found on the tuition page for this program.
Learn more about the related master's degree for this program—the MS in Information Design and Strategy.
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