Online Course: Effective Communication 101 - Certificate and CEUs
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Online Class: Effective Communication 101

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Enroll today! This is a self-paced, online course. You have 6 months to finish. An instructor will monitor your progress and assess your body of work at course completion.
Course Cost: 6 Month Subscription
Basic Course (no certificate)   =   $30.00
Course with Certificate & CEUs   =   $55.00
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Course Description

Communication influences all factors of your life. From daily interactions with strangers on the street to the way you present yourself in the board room, the way you communicate is a reflection of who you are and the way you establish relationships with those around you.

Effective CommunicationAlthough there are many sides to communication (including verbal interactions, nonverbal cues, and even using technology to maximize impact), there are a few basic fundamentals that span across the nation and around the globe. By understanding the way you communicate and increasing your knowledge of conflict resolution and negotiation, you can increase your probability for success with others.

Whether you are working in the business community, strengthening your personal relationships, or simply seeking to increase your comfort in reaching out to others as a whole, effective communication is your bridge from potentially hazardous misunderstandings to personal--and professional--success.

Course Lessons

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Lesson 1: Recognizing and Understanding Communication Styles

This lesson will help recognize four of the major communication styles. Each style serves a different purpose, and you will be able to identify those and understand which is the most effective.

Lesson 2: Verbal Communication

This lesson will break down verbal communication into various subcategories. It will help to to find key areas for improvement when misunderstandings arise.

Lesson 3: Nonverbal Communication

This lesson will help you learn to use nonverbal cues to better understand others. Likewise, you can hone these skills to be sure you are effectively communicating your ideas.

Lesson 4: Communicating in Writing

This lesson will address the different components of written communication. It will enable individuals to use writing to maximize their ability to communicate for personal and business reasons.

Lesson 5: Cultivating Conversational Skills

This lesson teaches the most important skills required to use conversation as an effective form of communication. Mastering conversational skills makes you more interesting and more likely to truly experience two-sided communication.

Lesson 6: Group Communication

In this lesson, you will learn more about group dynamics and how to use them to your advantage. Groups have very specific ways of interacting, and anticipating this can be invaluable in making sure the group actually is effective. Using the skills you lea

Lesson 7: Communications Technology

In this lesson, you will learn more about the technology currently available to make communication faster and easier. You will also learn what kinds of repercussions this access to instant communication has on business and personal relationships.

Lesson 8: Barriers to Communication

The goal of this lesson is to learn to recognize where there might be breakdowns in communication. By knowing what problems you are facing, you are more prepared to avoid them altogether.

Lesson 9: Cultural Aspects of Communication

In this lesson, you will learn about the field of cross-cultural communication. You will discover what types of barriers to expect and what you can do to overcome them.

Lesson 10: Disagreements and Conflicts

In this lesson, you will learn how to handle disagreements before they occur and after they occur.

Lesson 11: Negotiation

In this lesson, you will learn the basics of negotiation. It will also pull together some of the skills you have learned throughout this course and show you how to utilize them to reach a specific goal.

Lesson 12: Constructive Criticism

In this lesson, you will learn how to offer and receive constructive criticism. You will also learn the dynamics of the critical relationship.

Optional Certificates Awarded

  1. Certificate of Merit
  2. Certificate of Academic Excellence
Certificates may be awarded by the instructor at his/her own discretion and are based on student merit. To save your award and have a hard-copy delivered, there is a $30.00 processing fee that covers the customization, printing, and delivery of the award, as well as access to the UniversalClass™ Portfolio Service that documents your achievements online. Official awards have a serial number that verifies the authenticity of the award (great for employers to verify your achievement).
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Course Title : Effective Communication 101
CEU Value :

1.0 (Continuing Education Units)

Course Number : 7550121
Course Type : Motivational
Course URL :

http://communication.onlineclasses.com

Course Rating : Excellent Course! 4 Star Rating
Instructor :

Cynthia Addington

Syllabus :

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Duration : Continuous: Enroll anytime!
Course Fee :

Basic Course: $30

   

with CEUs & Certificate: $55

NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT
This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment. This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.

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