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| Fundamentals of Communication |
| Course Number: 88203 |
| Category: Business Skills |
| Duration: 1.00 day |
Description
Fundamentals of Communication provides an overview of the basic principles of business communication. It provides guidelines and best practices for effectively communicating in the workplace, thereby improving productivity and mutual understanding in culturally diverse business organizations.
Prerequisites
- Microsoft Word 2000: Level 1 or equivalent knowledge.
Objectives
- Communicate formally and informally in business so there is a mutual understanding between the sender and the receiver.
- Write clear, concise business communication so that it has a positive and meaningful impact on the reader and achieves the desired result.
- Use graphics in business communication so that facts, processes, and summaries are effectively designed to convey visual and textual information.
- Use verbal and non-verbal communication appropriately in business so that there are no barriers to mutual understanding in culturally diverse organizations.
- Use electronic communication in business so that you observe proper etiquette and ensure professionalism to send and receive messages.
Outline
- Lesson 1: Understanding Business Communication
- Topic 1A: Identify Basic Communication Techniques
- Topic 1B: Describe Formal and Informal Communication
- Lesson 2: Communicating in Writing
- Topic 2A: Write Effective Business Documents
- Topic 2B: Write Effective Business Letters
- Topic 2C: Write Effective Memos
- Topic 2D: Write Effective Reports
- Lesson 3: Communicating with Graphics
- Topic 3A: Create Graphics for Business Communication
- Topic 3B: Communicate Static Information
- Topic 3C: Communicate Dynamic Information
- Lesson 4: Using Verbal and Non-verbal Communication
- Topic 4A: Describe Verbal and Non-verbal Communication
- Topic 4B: Identify Elements of Effective Meetings
- Topic 4C: Identify Elements of Effective Presentations
- Topic 4D: Read Body Language
- Lesson 5: Communicating Electronically
- Topic 5A: Using Voice Communication in Business
- Topic 5B: Using Internet Communication in Business
- Appendix A: Works Cited