Effective communication in today’s global business environment is critical – don’t let your message get lost as a result of poor delivery. Internal and external comprehension requires proficiency in written, verbal and/or visual communication– and often a combination of all three methods. Both leaders and individual contributors can build expertise by identifying various communication styles, exploring best practices, and utilizing proper tools in order to create a working environment conducive to collaboration and mutually beneficial results.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
After successfully completing this program, students will be able to:
- Integrate communication tools to improve communication messages
- Explore best practices for written, verbal and visual communications
- Detect individual communication styles and determine most efficient strategies for collaboration
- Analyze influence and persuasion techniques to achieve win-win results
PREREQUISITES
Students interested in this program should have already earned a bachelor's degree or possess equivalent professional work experience.
ELECTIVES - COST AND LENGTH
Please reference the table below for the length and cost of the electives in this program. Students should complete 12 hours of electives from the courses listed below. A diamond (♦) indicates a self-paced online course.
| Course | Price | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Building Teams - Building Culture | $195 | 3 hours |
| Collaboration Skills & Strategies | $195 | 3 hours |
| Communicating Collaboratively ♦ | $95 | 5 hours |
| Creative Strategy & Visual Thinking | $695 | 12 hours |
| Effective Communications for Project Managers | $425 | 6 hours |
| Effective Emails, Memos, and Letters ♦ | $95 | 5 hours |
| Essentials of Conflict Management | $195 | 3 hours |
| Introduction to Online Learning ♦ | $95 | 5 hours |
| Leading Inclusively and Equitably Across Differences | $195 | 3 hours |
| Leading Through Change | $195 | 3 hours |
| Managing Difficult Conversations and Situations | $375 | 6 hours |
| Negotiating Business Deals ♦ | $105 | 4 hours |
| Negotiations: Resolving Disputes ♦ | $95 | 3 hours |
| Optimizing Virtual Teamwork | $195 | 3 hours |
| PowerPoint for Business ♦ | $95 | 3 hours |
| Presentations: The Power to Persuade and Inspire | $395 | 6 hours |
| Speak with Confidence ♦ | $45 | 2 hours |
| Teaching Online ♦ | $95 | 5 hours |
| Visual PowerPoint ♦ | $95 | 3 hours |
| Win-Win Negotiations | $375 | 6 hours |