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Professional Certificate

Vocal Skills

Step up to the mic with confidence and a toolkit of techniques every standout vocalist needs. In this Vocal Skills certificate program you’ll develop your singing skills, style, and stage presence through courses in improvisation, music theory, and more—all guided by world-class Berklee faculty and industry professionals.

Level
Professional
Modality
Online
Courses
4 (12 Credits)
Tuition
$6,300
($5,670 single payment)
Semester Starts
Jan 12, 2026
Accreditation
NECHE

What You'll Learn

  • To expand vocal power, control, and expression through targeted technique and practice
  • To explore performance, improvisation, or production methods that align with your artistic goals as a singer
  • To apply music theory, ear training, and sight-singing directly to vocal development
  • To approach your singing career holistically—from stagecraft and teaching to audience connection and professionalism
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Course Requirements

4 Courses to Complete this Certificate

Complete the Following Required Course

  • Voice Technique 101 (OVOIC-140 • Level 1 Course)

    Make your voice sound more powerful, use voice training to expand your range and expression, and learn to become more confident in vocal performances.

Choose 3 Vocal Skills Courses

  • Essentials of Teaching Contemporary Voice (OVOIC-245 • Level 2 Course)

    This course investigates teaching and learning voice and explores practical strategies for facilitating singers’ learning to produce sound effectively.

  • Improvisation Techniques for Singing Pop and R&B (OVOIC-320 • Level 3 Course)

    In this R&B and pop Improvisation course, you will learn several techniques in improvisation in the R&B and pop styles. You will learn riffs based on the pentatonic scales, the use of mixed voice, falsetto, belting, gritty textures, and other widely used techniques in the R&B and pop genres, while applying them to well known songs by Etta James, Christina Aguilera, The Weeknd, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Justin Timberlake, Prince, Demi Lavato, and more.

  • Music Career Essentials for the Professional Singer (OVOIC-130 • Level 1 Course)

    This course embraces the experience of becoming a professional vocalist as a whole. We will discuss and analyze different aspects and skills of the contemporary professional singer, from how to prepare and set up your musical act to how to network and establish your business presence in the music industry.

  • Music Theory and Sight-Singing for Vocalists (OVOIC-100 • Level 1 Course)

    This course is a basic to Intermediate level class introducing the elements of music theory and sight-reading for vocalists who would like to develop a strong fundamental knowledge of music theory and improve sight-singing skills.

  • The Art of Performing and Engaging an Audience for Singers (OVOIC-330 • Level 3 Course)

    In this course, you will explore several systems and methods you can use thoughtfully and deliberately to enhance your engagement with your audiences. You’ll apply these methods in actual performance to create your own audience engagement practice routine.

  • Vocal Production Techniques for Singers (OVOIC-400 • Level 4 Course)

    This course explores the production aspects that affect the career and development of vocalists, exposing them to tools and techniques that will serve them well in their professional life. Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) skills and collaboration processes are at the core of the course.

Upon Completion of this Certificate Program, You'll Receive:

  • Professional credential from the world leader in music education
  • Credits that may be eligible for transfer toward a Bachelor's degree program
  • A physical certificate from Berklee College of Music
  • A verified, digital certificate that you can share

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