Career Credentials: Evidence Your Expertise in Communication
Gather evidence to demonstrate your in-demand communication skills
Get an introduction to the importance of effective communication in the modern workplace, with this online course from Deakin University.
On this course, you’ll learn how to assess your workplace communication skills and gather evidence of skills that you can warrant to employers.
You’ll find out about practical strategies and tips for improving your interpersonal, presentation and writing skills.
By the end of this course, you’ll understand the role of effective communication in jobs today and in the future.
What topics will you cover?
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The role of communication in jobs today and in the future
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The communication skills employers are looking for
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Practical tips and strategies for improving your oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
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Evaluating your own skills and knowledge in communication against internationally recognised qualification frameworks
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Gathering evidence to demonstrate your communication capabilities to employers.
When would you like to start?
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you'll be able to...
Who is the course for?
This course is aimed at professionals – with or without a university qualification – with at least three to five years’ work experience. You will be looking to:
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advance your current career
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change your career path or industry
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re-join the workforce after time away from work.
This course may also be of interest if you are a recent graduate or emerging career professional with less than three years’ experience and looking to plan your career.
Or you may be a job seeker looking to warrant your communication skills to employers.
Who will you learn with?
Nicholas Patterson
Dr Nicholas Patterson (Ph.D) is an academic professional and Alfred Deakin Medalist in Information Technology and Criminology who has been involved in cyber-security research projects and teaching.
Who developed the course?
Deakin University is one of Australia’s largest universities with more than 58,000 students studying online and on-campus.
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Get a taste of this course
Find out what this course is like by previewing some of the course steps before you join:
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Let's get started
videoWatch this video from Dr Nick Patterson to find out why good communication skills are in high demand across all job industries and sectors.
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Employer perspectives
videoIn this video, senior workplace leaders share their perspective about what good communication looks like, including why it matters and other tips.
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How the world of work is changing
videoIn this video, Dr Nick Patterson discusses how the world of work is changing and how this relates to what's coming up in Week 2 of this course.
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