Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NNCS-0053
Organization's ID:
COMM3245
Organization:
National Cryptologic University
Location:
Hybrid
Length:
5 days (40 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 1 public speaking
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide students with the skills and knowledge to create and deliver effective oral presentations with confidence and limited verbal- and non-verbal distractions

Learning Outcomes:

  • describe techniques that can be used to connect with the audience
  • demonstrate using relevant visual aids to enhance briefings
  • name at least 3 things that can be used to reduce nervousness/anxiety prior to a brief
  • describe how and when the 5 Briefing Skills styles are used
  • prepare 5 of the briefing skill styles using the Anatomy of a Briefing method

General Topics:

  • Anatomy of a brief ("no-fail method")
  • Improving briefing delivery techniques
  • Verbal vs. non-verbal communications
  • The 5 briefing styles: impromptu briefing, informational briefing, scripted briefing, instructional/demonstration briefing, persuasive briefings (long/short)
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials