"I decided to enroll in this program...as a way to improve my skills on the job. What I didn't anticipate were the many ways in which the coursework, fellow students, and faculty would broaden my perspectives on so many levels."
Marina Calabrese, Communications Director, Medical Mutual Insurance Company of North Carolina

"This program at UNC was perfect. It fit in with my schedule. It allowed me to complete the classes on my own time... and I think by taking those classes,that helped me advance further in my job."
Boris Hartl, Associate Manager in Global E-Communications, Pharmaceutical Product Development

"I would readily recommend the program to individuals that are interested in gaining a better understanding of the many facets of digital communication."
Tom Clapham, Marketing Manager, Duke University Health System/Duke Medicine

"I use what I learned every day to help clients make decisions about their own Web communications and to determine how the Internet can fit into a strategic communication and business plan."
Amelia Townsend, Director of Communications, Finishing Contractors Association

"The Certificate program was a fantastic way for me to take master’s level classes without leaving my job or changing my work schedule. The professors and staff are top notch and are constantly making improvements to the curriculum and the program."
Leslie Wilkinson, Former Assistant Design Director, Los Angeles Times

“I graduated from UNC journalism as an undergrad.  I had never had an online education before; it was just terrific.  It takes a couple of weeks to get used to how things work, to get used to Blackboard, to manage your time to do all the readings.  Once you figure all of that out after the first couple of weeks, it’s a great experience. And you feel close to your counterparts and your professor because you’re a part of this online community with this vibrance.”
Teresa Kriegsman, Design Editor, The News and Observer

“[T]he backgrounds of the people coming in are so diverse. The professors do a great job in presenting the material in a universal way for everyone.  The technology was updated and timely.  A lot of the [information] was new to me and I didn’t know about it.”
Marcie Barnes, Business Systems Analyst, SAS

“[M]y background was more of a technical background. [The Certificate] helped me have a foundation in communication and writing.  Also, in online portals, it gave me really excellent tools to do research.  It helped me step up to a level with my peers.” 
Mary Beth Banks, Communications Consultant, Wachovia

“My purpose in getting the [Certificate] was to prepare for what’s ahead.  Everything on television is going online.  I was preparing myself for what’s down the road.  I feel like I’m certainly in a better position.”
Raphael Seth, Producer, NBC Network News