Communication Course: Overview

In this increasingly complex, networked digital business environment, current digital communication skills are more important than ever before. They can make or break your success and enjoyment in the workplace. Routine surveys of employers consistently show that communication skills are critical for job placement, proper performance, career advancement and overall organizational success. What does that mean for you? Your ability to effectively and clearly communicate with your colleagues, clients or your employer has a direct impact on your own career success and on the success of the company you are working for too. This is where a digital or business communication course can make all the difference to your career.

When making hiring decisions, employers will often rank communication skills among the top factors in their decision-making. Being able to clearly express your collaborative ideas and your unique perspective will really help you to stand out from other job applicants. Nowadays, many job advertisements will call for excellent oral and written communication skills along with core interpersonal skills and the ability to flourish within a team setting.

The Ashton College digital workplace communication course offers you the most relevant and current information about communicating with your colleagues and clients. Now more than ever, it is important that you feel confident and adept at navigating a modern and efficient workplace driven by the constant exchange of valuable information and ideas. Continuing education is ideal for anyone, whether you are just entering the workplace for the first time or returning to the workplace after a hiatus. The course is particularly beneficial even if you are simply wanting to update your current communication skills and improve your workplace relationships and workflow. With the help of our expert instructors, you will gain practical tips, insight and recommendations to really help you thrive in your workplace communications.

Topics Covered/Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have increased knowledge of:

• The tools for successful communication in the 21st-century workplace
• Communication trends and challenges in today’s workplaces
• Teamwork and its effects on communication
• Navigating face to face and virtual meetings
• Nonverbal communication
• The importance of intercultural communication
• Communicating ideas verbally and in writing
• Internal workplace communication
• Preparing business reports, business plans, proposals and presentations