Your instructor

Instructor Antonio Noguera Antonio Noguera is a Ph.D. Faculty Associate in the Department of Liberal Studies and the Arts. He is originally from Madrid, Spain and managed his own company for many years. He has extensive experience teaching language, culture, and business courses at UW-Madison, Edgewood College, and Minnesota State University. Contact Antonio by e-mail at anoguera@dcs.wisc.edu.

Who this course is for

Business people who wish to expand their career opportunities by understanding another culture and communicating in another language.
MBA students who are considering careers in international business.
Others who wish to learn practical skills and cultural issues to assist them in a variety of business-related situations.

Student comments

I cannot believe the class is over already. It has been so great being your student. The class has enabled me to learn a lot and to continue improving my Spanish. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to take part in the course. I will bring what I have learned in this course upon entering into the business world.
~ Dana Perez

The Business Spanish program has been a great opportunity for me to learn the basics of a foreign language. I made a mistake when I did not take a foreign language in college, and this class gives me the opportunity to learn skills to conduct business worldwide.
~Dallon Christensen

How to register

Online: Register now online with our secure server.

Mail: Print and mail our registration form.

Telephone: Call 608-262-2451 or toll-free 800-725-9692 to register. Our phone is answered M-F, 7:00 am-4:30 pm Central Time. At other times please leave a message, and we will return your call.

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The Online Business Spanish Certificate Program

Understanding business relationships in Spain and Latin America

The noncredit Online Business Spanish Certificate Program offers a flexible learning opportunity for understanding business relationships in Latin America and Spain. This Spanish language course is focused on learning Spanish specifically in a business context, as well as using appropriate Spanish business etiquette.

Learning how to conduct business in Hispanic countries is helpful to any student or professional interested in the Spanish language and in the various cultures of the Hispanic world. The ability to take the course online allows you to learn despite distance or time constraints. Work at your own pace and take up to a year to finish each course. Students can work independently or closely with the instructor.

The Online Business Spanish Certificate Program has two levels: Basic and Advanced.

Students need to finish successfully Level 2 in order to receive the Certificate. It is possible for students to begin the program at Level 2 with the consent of the instructor.

The Basic Spanish level is designed to present a complete basic review of the Spanish Language. In this level, you will work with common written documents used in business such as letters, résumés, memos, and business cards. We will also explore cultural issues and business-specific vocabularies. The course prerequisite is one year of Spanish or consent of the instructor.

The Advanced Spanish level focuses on oral and written communications in Spanish business situations in the context of the Latino culture. You will learn about methods, customs documentation, financial practices, management, and structures of Spanish corporations. The prerequisites are either the Basic Spanish online course, two years of college Spanish, four years of High School Spanish, or the instructor’s consent.

Program objectives

Learn to communicate in Spanish business situations.
Become familiar with ways to overcome the cultural barriers sometimes encountered by U.S. business people doing business around the globe.

Costs

Registration for either the Basic or the Advanced Spanish Certificate Program is $345. Work at your own pace and take up to a year to finish. You will earn 9.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) when you complete each of these online Spanish courses.

Contact

Your contact for more information about online Spanish programs is Antonio Noguera. 608-262-5929, anoguera@dcs.wisc.edu.

Also of interest

Doing business in the Latino world is another online class that may help you in Spanish business environments.

Independent Learning Spanish courses are another option for distance education through University of Wisconsin-Extension. Courses are available for college credit.