Communications

DESCRIPTION

Be a Better Communicator

Poor communication can generate problems which in the work place can lead to:

Loss of income

Loss of time - production

Loss of respect

Accidents

Loss of customers

Loss of employees

This course improves your ability to communicate in all situations. You learn to write and speak more fluently. Behaviour, visual communications, language, public speaking, conducting meetings, writing letters and reports, communications technology, and lots more are covered. This course is an accredited Advanced Certificate in Applied Management unit which will earn you credit if you choose to continue studies.

LESSON STRUCTURE

There are 8 lessons in this course:

1. Introduction
2. Types of Communication
3. Language Skills
4. Writing Skills
5. Developing Writing Skills
6. Visual Communications
7. Public Speaking - to become aware of the techniques of speaking in public and prepare a speech.
8. Committee Meetings - to identify the function and processes involved in a committee meeting

Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the school, marked by the school's tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading.

AIMS

Explain the communication process

Explain the types of communication approaches used.

Demonstrate language skills that are concise and precise.

Explain the importance of writing as an effective form of communication.

Demonstrate writing skills as an effective form of communication.

Describe various forms of visual communication and how they are generally used to impart messages.

Prepare for effective verbal communication.

Conduct committee meetings.

DELIVERY

Correspondence

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