Verbal Communications and Presentation Skills (Coursera)

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Verbal Communications and Presentation Skills (Coursera)

Welcome to the " Verbal Communications and Presentation Skills" course! Effective communication skills are vital in both professional and personal spheres. Imagine the confidence and comfort you would feel when communicating with colleagues, bosses, customers, prospects, or clients. This course empowers you to develop the necessary skills to become a proficient communicator.

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Designed with hyper-efficient methods, this course equips you with all the essential tools to interact confidently with customers, clients, colleagues, and bosses in today's modern workplace. Within just 90 minutes, you will grasp the basics of communication skills, ensuring that you never feel awkward or uncomfortable in professional settings again.
Whether you are conducting a meeting on Skype video or delivering a keynote presentation, this course enables you to exude confidence and ease, as if you were conversing with your best friend. It is designed for anyone seeking to communicate confidently and clearly in all business and personal situations.
To fully participate in this course, you will need a cell phone, tablet, or computer with a webcam. Additionally, a willingness to practice speaking and communicating via video is crucial for enhancing your verbal communication skills. Embrace this opportunity to become a compelling and influential communicator in every aspect of your life.

What you'll learn

  • Express ideas clearly and persuasively
  • Engage audiences effectively
  • Deliver impactful presentations
  • Develop effective speaking skills

Syllabus

Verbal Communication and Presentation Skills
Module 1
Communication skills are essential in business and in life. Imagine yourself feeling comfortable and confident anytime you have to communicate with colleagues, bosses, customers, prospects, or clients. You can quickly walk and talk like someone who has experienced communication skills. This verbal communication course will give you all the tools you need to interact with customers, clients, colleagues, and bosses in the modern workplace. The course is designed with hyper-efficient methods so that you can learn all communication skills basics in 90min.

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