U of A Offers Business Communications Certificate Program This October

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Working professionals can earn a Business Communications Certificate from the University of Arkansas at the Global Campus in Rogers Oct. 7 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Registration is available online. The cost of the course is $459, and a 10 percent discount is available for U of A faculty, staff and current students. Group discounts are also available.

The business communications program comprises six course topics, including personal branding, verbal and written communications, presentation skills, visual communication, and negotiation and influence.

The course will be taught by Ryan Stearle, an alumnus of the Sam M. Walton College of Business who is the national account sales manager and Walmart team leader for Allegro, a division of the Conair Corp. Stearle has previously worked in sales and management for Budweiser, Procter & Gamble and Alltel Wireless.

Contact Heather Sprandel at sprandel@uark.eduor call 479-464-5024 for more information about this class or other workforce development education opportunities.

About Global Campus: The Global Campus supports U of A colleges and schools in the development and delivery of online, distance and workforce education programs and courses. It provides instructional design services, technology services and assistance with marketing, recruiting and strategic academic development.

About the University of Arkansas: The University of Arkansas provides an internationally competitive education for undergraduate and graduate students in more than 200 academic programs. The university contributes new knowledge, economic development, basic and applied research, and creative activity while also providing service to academic and professional disciplines. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the University of Arkansas among only 2 percent of universities in America that have the highest level of research activity. U.S. News & World Report ranks the University of Arkansas among its top American public research universities. Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas comprises 10 colleges and schools and maintains a low student-to-faculty ratio that promotes personal attention and close mentoring.