COURSE STRUCTURE

This subject has 8 lessons as follows:

1.  Introduction  - to gain an understanding of the concepts of communications

2.  Types of Communication - to identify the types of communications and barriers to communication.

3.  Language Skills - to develop language skills, particularly wording.

4.  Writing Skills - to evaluate and improve writing skills and themes.

5.  Developing Writing Skills - to develop journalistic concepts in writing.

6.  Visual Communications - to identify the significance of visual representation of information.

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

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.

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.