Business Communications
Do your writing, public speaking or facilitation skills need a boost? Employers consistently share that employees at all career stages need training to communicate more effectively and consider communications key to advancement and success.
With the Business Communications Professional Microcredential, develop your written communications including emails and documents, as well as your confidence and storytelling abilities. Adopt strategies for communicating clearly and concisely and learn how to tailor content to specific audiences. With the skills gained, you will be ready to engage and persuade your audience, as well as competently address sensitive topics.
Three Badges
- Number of hours: 14 hours per Badge x 3 = 42 hours total
- Assessment: Participation; 80% attendance of each day
- Previous Education Required: None
- Delivery: Remote
Badge Name | Instructor | Upcoming |
Written Communications | Dale Johnson | Feb 21-23, 2023 |
Facilitation & Consensus Building |
Shari Hildred | Apr 3-5, 2023 |
Presentation & Public Speaking |
Loretta Gerlach | Mar 15 -17, 2023 |
You can take one, two or all three Badges because they are standalone. If you complete all three Badges within two years, you will be awarded the Business Communications Professional Microcredential. The Badges can be taken in any order and there are no pre-requisites.
Written Communications Do you ever feel stuck or uncertain when trying to express yourself professionally in an important email or document? Do you get feedback that you need to improve your writing for it to be more effective? In the Written Communications Badge, learn how to write with confidence and clarity, analyze your audience, set the tone and influence others. Discover the benefits of using a writing framework to create content for both technical and non-technical audiences, and for real-world situations where your writing makes an impact. Learning Outcomes:
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Facilitation & Consensus Building Did you know facilitation is an art that can be learned? With proven skills and techniques, you can feel more in control and at ease when leading groups. In the Facilitation & Consensus Building Badge, you will learn to build trust and participation during meetings and discussions while creating the right conditions for powerful dialogue and consensus building. Best practice techniques will help guide you from start to finish, whether through basic meeting management or larger staff and stakeholder activities. With new skills and confidence, you can effectively engage with different audiences, seamlessly facilitate group settings and achieve actionable outcomes. Learning Outcomes:
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Presentation & Public Speaking Have you ever admired a speaker for their presentation finesse or ability to capture an audience’s attention and wished you had those skills? With the Presentation & Public Speaking Badge, you will learn proven strategies for taking your presentation to the next level. Whether speaking in a team meeting, delivering a proposal to a prospective client, or presenting to a large audience at a conference or event, professional public speaking skills will help build your confidence, assist in the delivery of your message, persuade others and generate enthusiasm. The course is designed to help you overcome personal challenges such as fear and apprehension, while developing your own personal style and voice. With your enhanced preparation and delivery skills, you will become a presenter others hope to emulate. Learning Outcomes:
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The Details: What you need to know
- Attedance Requirements
- Completion Letters
- Completion Policy - Professional Certificates and Microcredentials
- Professional Certificate Requests
- Withdrawal
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Funding OpportunitiesOur non-credit programs may qualify for Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant Funding. Please note that this is an employer-driven program. The employer must apply on behalf of their employees. Badges, Professional Microcredentials and Professional Certificates qualify for the Canada Training Credit, Re-Skill Saskatchewan Training Subsidy (RSTS) and the URAA Alumni Professional Development Award. |