Communication Foundations

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Free Online Course: Communication Foundations provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Communication Foundations is taught by Brenda Bailey-Hughes and Tatiana Kolovou.

Overview
  • Build your communication skills. Learn how to communicate more effectively in professional situations, including meetings, email, and presentations.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Foundations of communication
    • Getting the most from this course
    1. The Four Communication Building Blocks
    • The four building blocks: People
    • The four building blocks: Message
    • The four building blocks: Context
    • The four building blocks: Listening
    2. Communication for Common Situations
    • When you socialize in professional settings
    • Toolkit: Social settings
    • When you run meetings
    • Toolkit: Meetings
    • When you send emails
    • Toolkit: Email
    • When you are explaining
    • Toolkit: Explanations
    • Toolkit: Advise
    3. Communication for Challenging Situations
    • When you pitch ideas
    • Toolkit: Pitch new ideas
    • When you're asking for something
    • Toolkit: Making an ask
    • When you're caught off guard
    • Toolkit: When you're caught off guard
    • When you're criticized
    • Toolkit: Criticism at work
    • When you are presenting up
    • Toolkit: Presenting up
    Conclusion
    • Practicing your communication every day