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Online Communication Course COM-127: Intro to Communication

Adrian Henares, who earned her online bachelor's in communication from SNHU in 2024, wearing her cap and gown and holding her diploma in front of a yellow backdrop.

Course cost $1,026

Learning style 100% online

Term length 8 weeks

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Why SNHU? A faster way to upskill and get ahead

There are lots of advantages to taking a single course. Whether you want to grow in your current career, prepare yourself for a new one or get one step closer to a college degree, an individual course is a great way to get started.

Finish in Just 8 Weeks

Not only is a single course low-commitment, but it’s a fast way to gain skills and college credits while exploring what it’s like to take courses at SNHU.

Upskill for Your Career

SNHU courses focus on real-world, career-focused skills that you can use immediately in the workplace or to help prepare you to advance in the field.

Earn College Credits

Course credits may be transferred to a degree program at SNHU or another university, depending on your university’s transfer policy.

COM-127: Intro to Communication Online Communication Class Built for Your Success

SNHU’s Intro to Communication course explores how communication has changed over time and how it shapes today’s business landscape. As a student, you’ll look at real communication challenges and how professionals handle them in different situations. You’ll also see how the ideas behind communication theory actually play out in everyday work and how the field continues to evolve.

Skills You’ll Learn:

    • Effective communication strategies in business and organizational settings
    • Historical perspectives on the evolution of the communication profession
  • Practical applications of foundational communication theories
  • Problem-solving approaches for contemporary communication challenges

Highly Recommended
★★★★★★★★★☆

364 students who took this course in 2024 were surveyed and rated it 8.7 out of 10 stars.

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Career-focused curriculum

This 8-week class explores how communication works in businesses and organizations, traces the evolution of the communication profession and shows how core communication theories help professionals adapt to today’s changing workplace. It provides practical tools for tackling real-world communication challenges and staying effective in a dynamic environment.

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Our no-commitment application can help you decide if SNHU is the right college for you and your career goals. Apply up until 2 days before the term starts!

Upcoming term starts: March 2, 2026 | May 4, 2026

Next class starts:
January 5, 2026

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College that fits your life

With no set class times and 24/7 access to the online classroom, you can learn on your schedule. Learn more about what it's like to take a class at SNHU.

Online Classroom

What does an online course look like?

You’ll take your courses within SNHU’s Brightspace platform. This is where you’ll find your:

  • Schedule of weekly assignments
  • Discussion boards
  • Grades
  • Instructor announcements
How to Take an Online Class at SNHU

What SNHU Students Are Saying

Adrian Henares, who earned her online bachelor's in communication from SNHU in 2024, wearing her cap and gown and holding her diploma in front of a yellow backdrop.

How else would you get an experience where you can plan your own time, work ... do any extracurriculars you want to, any social event you want to, while studying? It is worth it.

Adrian Henares '24

What's next See where a single course can take you

Catch Up or Get Ahead

Online courses can help lighten the course load required by your degree program at SNHU or another university.

Transfer Your Credits

Credits you earn can transfer to SNHU degree programs, or to another university, depending on their transfer policy.

Upskill for Career Moves

For moving up the ladder or changing fields entirely, new skills can help make you more marketable.

Talk to an admission counselor: 888.327.SNHU | enroll@snhu.edu

Accreditations

SNHU is accredited by the regional accreditor the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The university also carries specialized accreditations for some programs.

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Tuition & Fees

Tuition rates for SNHU's online courses are among the lowest in the nation.

Student
Cost per credit
Cost per course
Credits Earned
Online Undergraduate
$342
$1,026
3

Tuition rates are subject to change and are reviewed annually.

Please note: Books and materials are not included in the above costs. Federal Financial Aid is not available, but you can use employer tuition benefits or tuition reimbursement if available to you. Contact your employer benefits manager to see if you have funds available, or talk to our admission team to learn about payment options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Southern New Hampshire University offers communication courses 100% online, so you can study wherever you feel most comfortable — from your home office to your favorite coffee shop. And with no set class times, you can learn on your schedule and balance school with everything else in your life.

Read more: How Do Online Classes Work?

The best communication course ultimately depends on your goals and interests. From foundational skills to advanced learning, Southern New Hampshire University offers a variety of online courses designed to fit your schedule and help advance your career. Our flexible format makes it easy to find a course that’s the right fit.

Many students find communication courses to be well worth the investment. Southern New Hampshire University’s courses provide practical skills that can be applied directly in the workplace and are highly valued by employers, helping you advance your career goals.

Good communication skills are useful in nearly every field, and people who have them are regularly in demand. Depending on your level of education, a communications background can prepare you for jobs in public relations, consulting, publishing, advertising, marketing and more.

Read more: What Can You Do With a Communications Major?

A bachelor’s in communication degree typically requires 120 credits and takes about four years to complete. However, if you have previously earned college credits, you could finish much sooner — Southern New Hampshire University accepts up to 90 undergraduate transfer credits.

Meanwhile, a master’s degree in communication can usually be completed in about 1.5 to 2 years, but you may be able to graduate even faster by transferring up to 12 graduate credits to Southern New Hampshire University.

Read more: Picture an Online Degree at Your Own Pace

Communication is such a versatile field that it’s hard to narrow it down to just three skills. Here are some valuable ones:

  • Effective communication
  • Management
  • Writing
  • Sales
  • Leadership
  • Attention to detail
  • Research
  • Planning
  • Presentation delivery
  • Problem-solving

Building these skills can help you succeed in a wide range of careers and make a real impact in any professional setting.

Learn more about improving your communication skills.

SNHU offers COM-127: Introduction to Communication in all six 8-week undergraduate terms, so you can pick a start date that works best for your schedule.

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