Online Communication Graduate Certificate Programs
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Purdue’s Department of Communication offers six fully online graduate certificates to help you advance your knowledge in a variety fields within communication in less time than a traditional master’s degree. These certificates teach in-demand skills in to advance your communication skills across all settings.
Credits from these graduate certificates can be transferred to the Master of Science in Communication program, allowing you to stack credentials in your persistent pursuit of becoming a successful communications professional or executive. Purdue’s Master of Science in Communication was ranked the No. 1 online master’s in communication program by mastersincommunication.org in 2024.
Stand out with a Purdue certificate in communication
Earning a graduate certificate in communication from Purdue will give you the skills needed to manage top-performing communication organizations.
Each certificate is composed of three or four fully online courses that can be completed in as little as two semesters. All credits transfer seamlessly into Purdue’s online communications master’s degrees.
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Online Health Communication Graduate Certificate
Online Branding and Marketing Communication Graduate Certificate
Online Digital Media and Communication Technology Graduate Certificate
Online Sports Communication Graduate Certificate
Online Strategic Communication Management Graduate Certificate
Online Communication and Leadership Graduate Certificate
Online Professional Development Program Costs
| CURRENT TUITION RATES AND FEES* | IN-STATE | OUT-OF-STATE |
| Total Cost Per Credit Hour | $520 | $820 |
| Total Credit Hours | 9 | 9 |
| Total Program Cost | $4,680 | $7,180 |
- The cost of attending Purdue varies depending on where you choose to live, enrollment in a specific program or college, food and travel expenses, and other variables. The Office of the Bursar website shows estimated costs for the current aid year for students by semester and academic year. These amounts are used in determining a student’s estimated eligibility for financial aid. You can also use our tuition calculator to estimate tuition costs.
Courses
Online Health Communication Graduate Certificate
Online Branding and Marketing Communication Graduate Certificate
Online Digital Media and Communication Technology Graduate Certificate
Online Sports Communication Graduate Certificate
Online Strategic Communication Management Graduate Certificate
Online Communication and Leadership Graduate Certificate
Faculty
Our esteemed faculty members are committed to delivering a transformative educational experience combining theoretical knowledge with practical application. They foster an inclusive and collaborative online learning environment, nurturing the talents and aspirations of our students. With their guidance, our Master of Science in Communication program equips graduates with the skills and confidence to excel in various communication roles across industries.
FAQs
Questions and answers
Please find answers to the most popular questions about Purdue’s online communication graduate certificates asked by many of our new online students.
DO I NEED A BACKGROUND IN COMMUNICATION TO QUALIFY FOR ADMISSION?
IS FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE?
CAN I ENROLL IN THE ONLINE MS IN COMMUNICATION OR MS IN CORPORATE TRAINING AND COMMUNICATION PROGRAM UPON COMPLETION OF THE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM?
HOW DO ONLINE CLASSES WORK?
HOW MUCH TIME SHOULD I ALLOW FOR DOING HOMEWORK AND COMPLETING ASSIGNMENTS?
WHAT IF I HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT HOMEWORK OR NEED HELP WITH A TECHNICAL ISSUE?
WHAT WILL MY TRANSCRIPT SAY?
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Contact Information
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Phone: 765-496-0990
