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.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
4 Months of Access
- Chromebooks are not compatible with the online proctoring service. Therefore, they cannot be used to take proctored final exams.
- This course will require an external webcam. Webcams built into laptops or phones will not meet this requirement.
System Requirements
- Operating System Windows 8 or later; Mac OS X 10.11 or later
- Web Browser Latest Chrome (Preferred), Edge, Firefox or Safari browser
- Cookies Enabled
Your 4-month Term plan
Here's everything you need to know about what you're paying for:
$1,125
or 4 payments of $562.50
Access period
Your purchase provides you with access to your selected course or program for a 4-month Term. Set a personal goal to complete before that date. If you are unable to do so, that’s okay. If you need more time to complete, you can continue your access with an automatic Extension, billed at $499 per month. You may cancel the Extension at any time.
Why Choose a WGU Certificate?
WGU certificates are focused, non-degree programs designed to help you build specialized, career-relevant skills in months. With year-round enrollment, you can start when you’re ready and progress through your certificate as quickly as you master the material. Learn more about WGU certificates.
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