It is important for the job I want. I had to jump over basic grammar ( which was out of date by years and years) and beg to get into the business communication class. If I had to write a memo, I didn't want to embarrass myself. With several assignment redos I managed to pull a B grade.
That said, with all of a A's and B's it is basically a technical certificate. I don't think it means as much as my son's A's in engineering. I fear though, that my grunt job will be much more plentiful a job to acquire, than a job with a specialized degree.
I have my fingers crossed for the youth.