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Technical and Professional Communication
Certificate

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Program Overview

Skills Needed in Any Career

In the world of business, you hold a decisive advantage by being able to write and speak with purpose, precision, and power. Strong written communication and the ability to successfully prepare memoranda, briefs, brochures, and other business-related writing, are professional qualities highly esteemed no matter what career you pursue.

When you are in this certificate program, crisp, clear, concise, and persuasive communication is not just an abstract theoretical construct, but a matter of daily, hands-on practice. You will also develop analytical and problem-solving skills and a disciplined work ethic that will prepare you for success across a wide range of professions.

» Why LTU?

  • Convenient scheduling built around working professionals and full-time students, with day, evening, and online classes
  • Access to the Horldt Family Writing Center with writing professors to hone your writing skills.
  • Career placement service.
  • Interdisciplinary projects that promote teambuilding and leadership skills, rooted in a hands-on experiential learning approach.

Contact

Department of Humanities, Social Sciences, Communication

humchair@ltu.edu

Curriculum

» Curriculum Documents

Certificate in Technical and Professional Communication
Humanities, Social Sciences, and Communication - Core Curriculum - Flowchart

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Technical and Professional Communication

Training in a systematic method for producing effective technical communication, written reports, letters, and memos as well as oral presentations. Lecture 3 hours. 3 hours credit

COM2103

3

Speech

Principles of individual and group speaking, with emphasis on structure, content, and delivery of ideas and arguments. This course may be taken concurrently with COM1103 English Composition.

COM2113

3

Coll Com for Leaders

The course will concentrate on leadership skills in small group discussions. Group theory, power structure, teamwork, leadership styles, critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills are highlighted aspects.

COM3563

3

-OR-

Interpersonal and Nonverb Comm

Overview of interpersonal communication and focus on relations in the professional world. Listening skills, nonverbal communication, language analysis, conflict management, and intercultural communication. Lecture 3 hours. 3 hours credit

COM3553

Communication Elective

2/3/4XXX3

3

Communication Elective

2/3/4XXX3

3

Total Credits:

15

For more information or to speak with an advisor, contact the Department of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Communication at 248.204.3520, email humchair@ltu.edu, or visit room S225 in the Science Building.

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Use Your Cell Phone as a Document Camera in Zoom

  • What you will need to have and do
  • Download the mobile Zoom app (either App Store or Google Play)
  • Have your phone plugged in
  • Set up video stand phone holder

From Computer

Log in and start your Zoom session with participants

From Phone

  • Start the Zoom session on your phone app (suggest setting your phone to “Do not disturb” since your phone screen will be seen in Zoom)
  • Type in the Meeting ID and Join
  • Do not use phone audio option to avoid feedback
  • Select “share content” and “screen” to share your cell phone’s screen in your Zoom session
  • Select “start broadcast” from Zoom app. The home screen of your cell phone is now being shared with your participants.

To use your cell phone as a makeshift document camera

  • Open (swipe to switch apps) and select the camera app on your phone
  • Start in photo mode and aim the camera at whatever materials you would like to share
  • This is where you will have to position what you want to share to get the best view – but you will see ‘how you are doing’ in the main Zoom session.