Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Course

ACE ID:

SOPH-0034

Organization's ID:

COMM1010

Organization:

SOPHIA Learning, LLC

Location:

Online

Length:

This is a self-paced course. Students have 60 days with 30 days extension (if needed) to complete the course.

Dates Offered:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level	Credits (SH)	Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	introduction to communications

Description

Objective:

The course objective is to prepare the student for successful workplace communication by providing a background on the components and methods of communication, then exploring oral and written communication in depth. The student will practice composing professional written communication for a specific purpose and audience. Additionally, the student will learn about tools for workplace collaboration and efficiency, and how to determine the best meeting and productivity tools for a particular professional context.

Learning Outcomes:

identify the various purposes, uses, and stages of communication
compare and contrast the different methods of communication
align tone and language to a specific audience
recognize the key elements of oral communication
identify appropriate scopes, topics, and resources for professional presentations
assess strategies for improving professional presentations
recognize the key elements of written communication
identify tone, audience, purpose, and structure in professional writing
deliver a coherent and professional written message using an appropriate medium
recognize the various group dynamics that can occur within an organization
identify methods of problem-solving and goal-setting in professional group settings
select the appropriate tools for scheduling and communicating time-related tasks