Those who wish to enhance their speaking, listening, reading, or writing skills may wish to study professional communication. This field is dedicated to improving the transmission and distribution of information within professional contexts and places of work.

Certificate programs, which can be earned in about a year, consist of academic classes that are offered at different skill and ability levels. Undergraduate as well as graduate students, depending on their field of study, may obtain certificates.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.