Self-paced trainings in specialized areas of written and oral communication

Specialized Trainings in Communication 

Graduate students and postdocs in any discipline are encouraged to train and earn a certificate in writing or speaking consultant specializations. The trainings are offered online via Canvas as self-paced learning, which is followed up by a practicum component. Trainees gain knowledge of professional and scientific communication in various disciplines, acquire advanced tutoring abilities, and improve their own academic communication skills. Certified participants are eligible for teaching assistantships as communication consultants at the CCE.  

Specializations for written communication

  • Disciplinary writing consultant
  • Interdisciplinary writing consultant
  • English writing consultant
  • Thesis/Dissertation writing consultant
  • Competitive writing consultant

Specializations for oral communication

  • English speaking consultant
  • Interpersonal communication consultant