Organizational Communication and Inclusive Leadership
Graduate & Undergraduate Certificate
Gain an understanding of the principles of effective leadership in building workplace relationships and managing organizational crises. Begin any term.
Complete in one year
Earn 12 credits through four courses.
Delivered online
Utilize Zoom and Blackboard to earn your certificate entirely online in a flexible, convenient way.
$366 or $586 per credit
Undergraduate tuition is $366 per credit hour and graduate tuition is $586 per credit. All students pay a $46 technology fee per course.
Enhance your leadership skills.
Leverage your current career path with enhanced skill sets:
- Learn through convenient, online courses designed for working professionals and current graduate students.
- Develop high-demand skills and leadership abilities.
- Learn to enhance organizational productivity through collaborative practice.
- Build a professional network of like-minded leaders as you progress through the courses with the same group of peers.
Ready to earn your certificate? Questions about what courses you may need? Simply fill out our interest form and our dedicated Student Support Specialist will reach out to you within one business day to help:
- Answer any questions
- Confirm your eligibility
- Determine if you have credits or prior experience that can be applied toward the certificate
- Navigate the streamlined application and enrollment process

Mallory DeSantiago
Student Support Specialist
mallory.desantiago@uni.edu
319-273-2863
Already a student at UNI? Current students can add this certificate to their degree program.
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Take the next step.
Earning a micro-credential at UNI is an affordable and accelerated way to enhance your skills and career opportunities. Once you submit the 'Get Started' form, we'll connect with you to create your plan of study - ensuring you know exactly what courses to take to meet your goals.
Complete our 'Get Started' form above and we'll work with you to create a specific plan of study to match your goals.
Submit your application and send official transcripts to the UNI Office of Admissions.
Once you've been admitted to the program, you'll submit an enrollment request form each semester.
Stack your certificate into a master's degree.
Our Organizational Communication and Inclusive Leadership program is just the beginning - this graduate certificate can be applied to the Communication and Media MA or the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS). After you complete your first certificate our Student Support Specialist can connect you with two additional certificate programs, allowing you to earn your master's degree in a way that fits your goals and schedule. Contact us to learn more.