About this Course
Course Description
This MOOC is designed to equip participants with the essential skills for effective communication. The MOOC covers foundational principles of persuasion, audience analysis, storytelling techniques, visual design, and multimedia utilisation. Participants engage in practical exercises, interactive activities, and group discussions, fostering a dynamic learning environment. The MOOC emphasises verbal and nonverbal communication skills, addressing diverse speaking styles and strategies for handling questions and objections. Concluding in a practical application module, participants deliver persuasive speeches, receiving peer evaluations and feedback. The MOOC aims to empower individuals to craft compelling presentations tailored to diverse audiences, fostering confidence and proficiency in persuasive communication.
Course Learning Outcomes
1 ) Develop skills to captivate audiences, evoke emotional responses, and incorporate anecdotes and examples strategically to enhance presentation impact.
2 ) Demonstrate the ability to craft persuasive messages tailored to diverse audiences, enhancing engagement and credibility.
3 ) Design principles to create visually appealing presentations, judiciously select multimedia resources, and avoid common pitfalls, ensuring visual aids enhance the persuasive message.
Course Details
STATUS : Open DURATION : FLEXIBLE EFFORT : 3 hours per week MODE : 100% Online COURSE LEVEL : Intermediate LANGUAGE : English CLUSTER : Lifelong Learning ( LL )