Effective Presentation and Communication Skills Certificate Program
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Current course offering dates and locations
Effective Presentation and Communication Skills Certificate Program has the current day(s) and time(s) available for convenient program registration:
- 5/16/2013 - 6/6/2013, Loop
- 9/26/2013 - 10/17/2013, Loop
Information regarding the listed course section(s), as well as registration for a course, is available at the bottom of this course page.
Program Information Contact
Jurate Murray is the program contact for this course. Jurate can be reached at any of the following:- E-mail: jmurray9@depaul.edu
- Telephone: (312) 362-5913
- Fax: (312) 362-6540
Introduction
The ability to communicate effectively and present ideas clearly is perhaps the most important skill you need to have in order to be successful in any career. Good communication skills are key in many situations - whether you are making a presentation to potential clients, giving speeches at company events or having an individual meeting with your supervisor.
The Effective Presentation and Communication Skills Certificate Program is designed to help you become a better, more effective presenter. Taught by Dr. Joel Whalen, a nationally acclaimed communications author, the program will help you learn how to make clear, concise presentations to audiences from one to 1,000. As one of the most outstanding presentation coaches available, Dr. Whalen will teach you how to manage speech anxiety, speak up in difficult situations, work effectively in teams, advance relationships and build message packaging and delivery skills.
Effective Presentation and Communication Skills also counts as an elective towards completing the Integrated Marketing Communications Certificate Program.
Who Should Attend
This program is ideal for those who want to improve their ability to communicate, professionally and persuasively.
Benefits
- Learn workplace-tested techniques for managing speech anxiety, speaking up in difficult situations, working effectively in teams, advancing relationships, packaging your message and enhancing your delivery style
- Participate in fun, practical demonstrations and skill-building exercises
- Understand the power and limitations of oral and written communication
Topics
- The power and limitations of oral and written communication
- Message packaging
- Anxiety management
- Powerful types of messages
- How to plan and deliver powerful, memorable messages that make people take action
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are there course materials?
There are no books for this course. Handouts will be distributed on the first day of class. The cost of these materials is included in the course fee.
There are no books for this course. Handouts will be distributed on the first day of class. The cost of these materials is included in the course fee.
Do I get DePaul credit for these classes?
No, but some DePaul CPE courses have been approved for CEU credits. This is a professional education class, with different requirements than courses taken for academic credit.
No, but some DePaul CPE courses have been approved for CEU credits. This is a professional education class, with different requirements than courses taken for academic credit.
How big is the class?
Class size is limited to 12 students.
Class size is limited to 12 students.
Will I have to write papers and take exams?
While the assignments differ for each instructor and course, you will be assigned non-graded homework, and you will receive feedback on each of your assignments. Some courses also include in-class presentations.
While the assignments differ for each instructor and course, you will be assigned non-graded homework, and you will receive feedback on each of your assignments. Some courses also include in-class presentations.
Registration
Online registration is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - just add the course you are interested in to your shopping cart.
Alternatively you can register by phone, fax or mail. An Adobe Acrobat PDF is provided for your convenience.
Online Registration Information
Course Section 1
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Course Section 2
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For more information contact:
Jurate Murray
- E-mail: jmurray9@depaul.edu
- Telephone: (312) 362-5913
- Fax: (312) 362-6540