OVERVIEW
Earn Your Power Skills: Communication and Collaboration Certificate Online
Navigate the human side of work confidently with WGU’s Power Skills: Communication and Collaboration Certificate. Whether you’re entering the workforce, changing careers, or looking to grow in your current role, this certificate helps you develop people-focused skills that can be applied across a range of roles and industries.
In this certificate program, you will:
- Strengthen your ability to give, receive, and apply constructive feedback to support growth and improvement.
- Deepen your empathy and self-awareness to collaborate thoughtfully and effectively across different perspectives.
- Practice professional communication strategies for everyday interactions with colleagues, teams, clients, and customers.
Cost
$999
No additional fees
Courses
2 online courses
6 total credits
Time to Complete
2 months
No set class times
COURSES
Power Skills: Communication and Collaboration Certificate Courses
Course Structure
You’ll complete two online courses with readings, videos, interactive elements, and optional quizzes to help you master the material. Courses include final projects where you’ll apply what you’ve learned.
Value Now, Value Later
Credits earned in this certificate may apply toward the B.S. in Communications, B.S. in User Experience Design, and B.S. in Project Management degree programs offered by the WGU School of Business, subject to program requirements and transfer policies.
The 2 courses in this program are:
This course focuses on how feedback supports clearer communication, stronger collaboration, and continued growth. You will explore frameworks and strategies for giving feedback that is appropriate, constructive, and responsive to different situations.
You will consider how feedback can improve your work, especially in collaborative environments. In addition, you will examine self-assessment as a tool for understanding your interests, strengths, and career goals. You will also explore networking strategies and best practices for building professional relationships that can support your professional growth.
This course explores how identity, bias, empathy, and inclusion shape the way people communicate, collaborate, and build communities. You will begin by developing greater self-awareness and reflecting on how your own experiences, assumptions, and perspectives influence the way you interact with others.
You will also examine how bias can affect perception, decision-making, and relationships in personal and professional settings. Through reflection and practical strategies, you will learn how to recognize bias, question assumptions, and communicate with greater empathy. By the end of the course, you will have tools for working more effectively across differences and contributing to more inclusive, respectful, and supportive environments.
CAREER OUTCOMES
Designed for Career Growth
As technical skills continue to evolve across industries, strong power skills can help you stay adaptable, build stronger working relationships, and support long-term career growth.
Skills you’ll build:
- Communicating more clearly in everyday workplace interactions
- Giving, receiving, and applying feedback with confidence
- Using self-reflection to understand your goals and growth areas
- Building empathy and self-awareness at work
- Recognizing bias and collaborating across differences
- Developing stronger professional relationships
Who can benefit:
- Early-career professionals
- Career changers
- Administrative professionals
- Customer-facing professionals
- Collaborative team members
- Emerging managers
- Cross-functional professionals
COST
Two online courses. One flat cost.
A flat fee of $999 gives you access to the certificate courses for two months, including:
- Program access
- E-textbooks
- Learning resources
Financial aid isn't available, but we do offer monthly payment plans.
Most learners finish within two months. If you need more time, your enrollment will automatically transition to a $199 monthly subscription until you earn your certificate. You can cancel at any time.
$999
Total cost | No additional fees
Payment Plan Option
2 monthly payments of $499.50
HOW IT WORKS
What to Expect From This Certificate
Requirements
- You must have internet access and a computer.
- This program teaches practical communication and collaboration skills for workplace and professional settings. It does not require a bachelor’s degree.
Certificate Expectations
- This certificate will be self-directed, like other WGU competency-based courses, allowing you to complete modules as quickly as you master the material.
- You should plan to dedicate 15 to 20 hours a week to this certificate program.
Why Choose a Certificate?
If you're not quite ready to commit to a full degree program, want to try out online learning, or need a faster way to boost your résumé, a WGU certificate could be the right fit for you. With a certificate program, you can begin any time you want—no need to wait for the first of the month. WGU Certificates are also self-paced, so you can move as quickly as you are able to master the material. Plus, the certificate courses are transferrable to WGU degree programs, so you can continue your education whenever you're ready.
100% Online Courses that Work with Your Schedule
Our certificates are 100% online, and there are no set class times. This means you can work on your certificate whenever it makes sense for you and your busy schedule. You're in the driver's seat of your education.
Full Suite of Support Services
WGU serves students from a wide range of professional and academic backgrounds. Our program support, instruction, and career resources will help you complete your certificate and reach your goals.
Explore Your Next Step
With affordable tuition and real-world outcomes—a WGU certificate delivers measurable value. Every WGU certificate is built to help you make progress—whether you're seeking a new opportunity, exploring a new career field, or preparing for a full degree program down the line.
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