Graduate certificates are intended to develop your knowledge and skills in a subject area that is different to your first degree's major. You may be eligible if you haven't studied for a degree before if you can demonstrate an interest in the subject area and a satisfactory academic ability. By choosing to study a graduate certificate you can quickly develop career competency in a single subject area. The Graduate Certificate comprises a minimum of 60 points at 100 level or above, including 40 points at 300 level or above in the Graduate Certificate subjects, and including at least 40 points from one of the subjects. Leadership Communication Research shows the best leaders and managers are outstanding communicators, enabling them to go further and faster in their careers. At Waikato University, we'll teach you how to communicate more effectively in the workplace and how to influence key stakeholders, helping organisations to make strategic changes. Excellent communication skills are a powerful tool of leadership in all organisations, from small businesses to large government departments. Leaders who possess superb written and verbal communication skills; and who can manage teams of individuals to perform at their best; play an important role in an organisation's success. These skills are equally essential for anyone who wishes to pursue a career in public relations, marketing or climb the ranks of management. In this subject you'll explore the theory and practice of communication, such as writing business reports or giving professional speeches, and learn how to engage, motivate and influence people. You'll also gain an understanding of managing conflict, persuasion and negotiation, and helping organisations to implement strategic changes. We'll inspire and challenge you throughout the course using a mixture of lectures, tutorials, group reports, self-reflective writing and team presentations. If you have good listening skills, wish to become a confident communicator and aspire to become a great leader, then this subject may be a good fit for you. Career opportunities Communications officer/manager Community engagement adviser Change management specialist Business/community/political leader Diversity consultant Management trainer Mediation specialist Motivational speaker Professional fundraiser/negotiator Professional writer Public relations consultant