Business Communications 1A: Introduction

No matter what career you’re planning to pursue, excellent professional communication will be key to your success. Upgrade your abilities in speaking, listening, writing, using and reading body language, and communicating in teams and groups. Discover how to plan, create, and deliver business presentations and communicate through graphics. In no time, you’ll be communicating with confidence, stand out from your peers, and impress your employer.

Topics include:

Effective Communication
Active Listening
Speaking Skills
Collaboration
Social Media and Digital Engagement
Presentation Skills

This paced course uses content from eDynamic Learning taught by a VHS Learning instructor who is certified in their content area and who follows VHS Learning policies. The course will be hosted in the Buzz learning management system. The course will include a variety of individual assignments and projects, as well as class discussions.

Acknowledgements

This course contains an end-of-course proctored exam. Instructions for students to identify an appropriate adult proctor are included in the course lessons.

Course Objectives

Develop business communication skills
Define active listening and overcome barriers to active listening
Identify and implement specific techniques to enhance speaking skills
Recognize advantages and challenges of collaboration
Identify appropriate media for different situations
Plan, create, and deliver a presentation

Additional Requirements

Video and audio recording device
Props for making a sandwich
Materials for creating a storyboard (white board, blank paper, etc.)
Word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software of choice
A tool for electronic communications (Facetime, Zoom, Google Meet)
Software for editing a multimedia presentation (video, presentation)
Peer or family member for communication practice
A live or recorded, unscripted conversation to watch