# Online communications courses Communicating clearly and effectively is important whether you work with a team, manage a department or lead an organization. Our communication courses are designed to help you cultivate skills you need to succeed in nearly any industry — and maintain your competitive edge. Online checkout process Frequent start dates 5-6 week courses ## Find your communications courses [Learn about Cost of Attendance (COA)](/tuition-financial-aid/cost-of-attendance.html#course) ## Interested in earning a degree or certificate? [Find a program](/online-degrees/find-your-program.html) ## Why take communication courses with us? Fulfill a general education requirement with our online communication courses, pursue online literature or English courses, or take the foreign language courses you need to expand your world view.  Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice. If you have a question contact us at 866-354-1800. Develop key skills   Learn from courses that can help you develop strong interpersonal communication skills, written and oral communication skills, or the ability to communicate in a different language. Achieve your goals on your timeline Our courses are typically 4-6 weeks long, and they’re designed to fit with your schedule. Get affordable pricing Our prices are competitive and fixed. And, if this course can help you in the workplace, check to see if your employer will cover you for it. ## BUILD TOWARD SOMETHING BIGGER ## Consider a bachelor’s degree If you like the way these courses fit into your busy life or help you bring new skills to your job, check with an enrollment representative to see if you can apply them toward a bachelor’s degree program. ### Bachelor degree #### Bachelor of Science in Communication [Get the details](/online-liberal-arts-degrees/communication-bachelors-degree.html) ### bachelor degree #### Bachelor of Arts in English [Get the details](/online-liberal-arts-degrees/english-bachelor-arts-degree.html) ## Frequently asked questions Expand AllCollapse All ### What are management courses like at University of Phoenix? As a student, you will learn how to apply effective communication skills in a variety of contexts. You’ll also learn how to present information using organizational patterns, rhetorical practices, information literacy skills, and language conventions appropriate for the topic, purpose, and audience.  ### Why do I need to meet prerequisites? Prerequisites are gathered for individual courses to make sure every student enrolled in the course has the foundational knowledge to be successful. To show you meet the required prerequisite for some courses, you simply have to upload a digital copy of your transcript (official or unofficial) during the checkout process. Then you’re good to go. ### Are these courses transferrable? Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice. If you have a question contact us at[866-354-1800](tel:8663541800). ### Is University of Phoenix accredited? We’ve been[accredited](/about/accreditation.html)by the Higher Learning Commission ([hlcommission.org](https://www.hlcommission.org/)) for more than 40 years. --- ## Get your course transcript After you’ve completed your courses, you can request your official transcripts be sent directly to you or your school of choice. [Request transcripts](/student-resources/transcripts.html) Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice. If you have a question contact us at[(866) 354-1800](tel:8663541800). --- ### Interested in learning more about our courses? Have questions about our communication courses? Speak with an enrollment representative. [Call us: 866-354-1800](tel:18663541800) Need help now? Connect with an enrollment representative right away. ## Browse online liberal arts articles - [What Is a Copy Editor?](/articles/liberal-arts/what-is-a-copy-editor) — Online Degrees | February 14, 2025 • 7 minutes - [Careers and Jobs in Creative Writing](/articles/liberal-arts/careers-and-jobs-in-creative-writing) — University Life | December 07, 2023 • 9 minutes - [What Is Creative Writing?](/articles/liberal-arts/what-is-creative-writing) — Online Degrees | December 07, 2023 • 9 minutes Load More...