Communication and Connection
Learn to build connection, make requests, engage in conflict management and negotiate. Build your Emotional Intelligence. Communicate and collaborate with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in mind. Learn the art of public speaking and body language.
Problems are rarely 100% technical. They require communication, connection, self-management, teamwork and collaboration. Learn the essential skills which are often overlooked. These skills are not taught in school. Improve your ability to solve problems, thrive on teams and lead others. Learn to build connection, make requests, engage in conflict management and negotiate. Build your Emotional Intelligence. Communicate and collaborate with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in mind. Learn the art of public speaking and body language.
VDCI encourages a strong online engagement between you, your instructor and your classmates. You will participate in group discussion forums, connect with your instructor and message your classmates. You are also invited to join us in the VDCI Student Lounge, where our instructors, staff, current students and alumni share information and help one another.
Training Time
10 Clock Hours
Course Type
Lecture Based
Cost
$299
Learning Objectives
- How to build connections
- Make requests
- Engage in conflict management and negotiation
- How to build your Emotional Intelligence
- Collaboration with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- The art of public speaking and body language
Here is the course outline:
Welcome & Resources
Jan 1
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Topic 1: Communication for Connection
Jan 1
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Topic 2: How to Make Requests |
Topic 3: Challenging Conversations & Conflict Management |
Topic 4: Negotiation |
Topic 5: Public Speaking & Body Language |
Topic 6: Emotional Intelligence |
Topic 7: Communication for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion |
Course Completion Survey and Certificate |
Completion
The following certificates are awarded when the course is completed:
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PFC211-Certificate |