Professional Communication Skills Certificate Program

The Professional Communication Skills Certificate Program (PCSCP) consists of a diagnostic test and three levels for staff members. Certification requires completing all three levels and passing the associated exams. Participants can also directly pursue Level 2 or 3, based on their score in the diagnostic test. However, candidates must clear the examinations for the previous levels before appearing for more advanced levels. 

Level 0 (L0): Diagnostic Test 

Issued before the beginning of the course, the diagnostic test establishes a baseline of English language proficiency for all participants. In collaboration with the SDC, the Writing Studio uses these results to distinguish staff members for L1, L2, and L3 cohorts. 

Level 1 (L1): Reading Skills and Grammar Enhancement

This 4-week L1 stage targets participants’ reading comprehension and grammar proficiency. 8 modules consist of lessons in summarizing, highlighting, note-taking, and reading comprehension techniques, as well as targeted sessions on grammar including tenses, subject-verb agreement, active-passive sentence construction, wordiness, and redundancy. 

Graded self-paced exercises will help them improve their grammar skills. 

Level 2 (L2): Writing Skills

The L2 stage, centering on cultivating writing skills for professional communication, encompasses 6 weeks. Following a mixed lecture-workshop model, 6 modules focus on the conventions of drafting emails, reports, and essays. Participants are armed with writing fundamentals that can be applied across media and purposes. They are also introduced to the know-how of using grammar checkers and AI in writing. 

Level 3 (L3): Advanced Communication Skills

The L3 stage, spanning 4 weeks, offers comprehensive training in advanced communication techniques through a focus on speaking skills. Having completed L1 and L2, participants combine those lessons in communication workshops on public speaking, group discussions, elevator pitches, job interviews, etc.

•  adThe certification is issued once a semester. Accordingly, all levels will run only once a semester, and the final certification will be issued to all successful participants at the end of that semester. 
• Certificates will be granted to participants who successfully pass all three examinations in the certification program. Alternatively, participants can directly pursue L2 or L3 certification upon completing the diagnostic test and examinations of the previous levels.
• Participants are allowed to take the exams multiple times. However, if they fail the examination for any level, they can only proceed to the subsequent level with the next cohort. 
• The certification program follows a binary evaluation system, determining outcomes as either a pass or a fail. 
• The Writing Studio team organizes training sessions for each level, ensuring comprehensive skill development among participants.
• Staff members gain access to self-paced exercises for L1, enabling them to learn at their convenience. For L2 and L3, they can additionally utilize the 1-on-1 tutorial hours provided by Studio. 
• The final certificate is issued to successful participants and signed by Prof. Rajat Moona (Director, IITGN), Prof. Jhuma Saha (Co-ordinator, Writing Studio) and Prof. Leslee Lazar (Chairperson, SDC).

• Access to self-paced learning exercises that you can complete at your convenience.
• Offline, immersive, workshop-style classes, with activities to simulate real- world situations.
• Gain individual feedback on your work with small cohorts of 15-30 people.
• Learn cutting-edge technologies including AI to improve personal and professional communication.
• Avail one-on-one tutorial opportunities with Writing Studio experts for personalized support.
• Customize the learning journey at will.