Online Class: Constructive Feedback and Criticism

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12Lessons
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21Exams &
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1,114Students
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5Hours
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0.5CEUs
Course Description
This is a course on giving and receiving feedback and constructive criticism. It first takes the student through a range of relevant concepts in interpersonal communication to provide a theoretical backdrop to the practical issue of giving and receiving feedback and constructive criticism. Because this is such a sensitive area of communication, attention is paid to numerous components of communication that lead in to this specific communication exchange.
Topics include needs of the self and face needs, assertiveness versus hostility, politeness, nonverbal communication, and others. Each of these conceptual topics is discussed in depth prior to a practical discussion specific to the situation of giving and receiving feedback and constructive criticism.
By the end of this course, the student should be equipped to provide quality, non-offensive feedback and constructive criticism that takes into account the sensitivity of these communication exchanges for the recipient. In this way, the feedback and constructive criticism offered can not only strengthen the target project, but can avoid tension with the feedback and critique recipient. Further, the student should be adequately prepared to receive feedback and constructive criticism, and to see through its sometimes harsh delivery to glean the essence of the message, and apply the gems of advice to improve the target of the feedback and critique. Giving and receiving feedback and constructive criticism can be challenging and very uncomfortable, to say the least. This course demonstrates how the student can turn these sensitive situations into rich, rewarding experiences, whether on the giving or the receiving end of these communication exchanges.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Lesson 1: Introduction
Lesson 1 Video
Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: An Introduction
Complete: Lesson 1 Assignment
Lesson 2: Self
Lesson 2 Video
Complete: Lesson 2 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 2 Exam
Lesson 3: Intercultural Communication
Lesson 3 Video
Complete: Lesson 3 Activity
Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam
Lesson 4: Assertive Versus Hostile Communication
Lesson 4 Video
Complete: Lesson 4 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 4 Exam
Lesson 5: Politeness Theory
Lesson 5 Video
Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 5 Exam
Lesson 6: Emotional Intelligence
Lesson 6 Video
Complete: Lesson 6 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 6 Exam
Lesson 7: Nonverbal Communication
Lesson 7 Video
Complete: Lesson 7 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 7 Exam
Lesson 8: Conflict
Lesson 8 Video
Complete: Lesson 8 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 8 Exam
Lesson 9: Communication Climate
Lesson 9 Video
Assessment: Lesson 9 Exam
Lesson 10: Criticism in Context
Lesson 10 Video
Assessment: Lesson 10 Exam
Lesson 11: Giving Feedback and Constructive Criticism
Lesson 11 Video
Assessment: Lesson 11 Exam
Lesson 12: Receiving Feedback and Constructive Criticism
Lesson 12 Video
Lesson discussions: Course Completion Poll: Your Thoughts; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
Assessment: Lesson 12 Exam
Assessment: The Final Exam
Learning Outcomes
- Describe intercultural communication.
- Recognize assertive versus hostile communication.
- Demonstrate the Politeness Theory.
- Describe emotional intelligence.
- Define nonverbal communication.
- Describe conflict and ways to prevent it and confront it.
- Recognize the communication climate and adjust to it.
- Describe ways of giving feedback and constructive criticism.
- Summarize ways to positively receive and accept feedback and constructive criticism.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information

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- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
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- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media

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