Featured byThe Open University by FutureLearn
Overview
Faced with a daily deluge of information, we have never had greater need of clear communication skills.
This online Business Fundamentals - Effective Communication course from The Open University by FutureLearn offers you a practical grounding in using a range of communication media, to boost your personal effectiveness, save you time and reduce your stress levels.
You will discover the principles of writing influential emails, reports and proposals. You will find new confidence in your ability to make convincing presentations and conduct productive meetings. And you will develop communication approaches that are sensitive to cultural and personal differences.
By the end of the course, you'll be able to:
Apply and understand principles of effective communication in a range of media
Improve your writing skills for greater work and study success
Apply simple but powerful frameworks to get more out of email and telephone calls in less time
Design and create more convincing presentations and run more productive meetings
Develop cultural and interpersonal sensitivity in your communication behaviour
Accreditation
This course is accredited by EOCCS, the first international quality benchmark for online courses in business and management education.
Programme Structure
What topics will you cover?- Making effective phone calls and writing emails
- Online communication in a professional context
- Delivering effective presentations
- Writing professional reports and proposals
- Conducting productive meetings
- The future trends in professional communication
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
- No Attendance
- Proactive tutoring and support
- Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions)
Disciplines
Business Administration Communication Studies International Business View 126 other Short Courses in Business Administration in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
This course is intended for anyone seeking to develop their fundamental business skills, whether to increase their employability or secure a promotion.
The course does not require any previous study of communication.
Tuition Fee
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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