Master Oral Communication for Engineering Leaders Efficiently
In this course, Master Oral Communication for Engineering Leaders Efficiently you will also practice building strong, cohesive, visually interesting, and convincing persuasive presentations that will get your audience on board with your ideas.
About this Course
Master Oral Communication for Engineering Leaders Efficiently Taught by Rice University communication faculty from the Rice Center for Engineering Leadership (RCEL). This course covers core topics in oral communication: Communication strategy, content, data visualization, and delivery. You’ll learn key principles in
- Creating a communication strategy in Master Oral Communication for Engineering Leaders Efficiently
- Developing a clear message and organizing persuasive content
- Creating strong visual support
- Presenting data effectively in Master Oral Communication for Engineering Leaders Efficiently
- Presenting professionally and confidently
- Handling formal presentations, giving pitches, speaking extemporaneously, managing online presentations, and lowering
public speaking anxiety
Syllabus
WEEK 1 1 hour to complete
Specialization Introduction – Communication for Engineers
3 videos (Total 8 min), 4 readings
1 hour to complete
Course Introduction – Oral Communication for Engineering Leaders
1 video (Total 3 min), 4 readings
4 hours to complete
Week 1: Introduction and Communication Strategy: It Is All About Audience and Purpose
In this module, Master Oral Communication for Engineering Leaders Efficiently you’ll learn how to lay the foundation for a variety of communication modes with a discussion on developing a communication strategy and the importance of knowing your audience, your purpose, and your key message before you start communicating.
6 videos (Total 15 min), 1 reading, 3 quizzes
WEEK 2
5 hours to complete
Week 2: Presentations: What to Say so that Your Audience Listens
In today’s workplace, on Master Oral Communication for Engineering Leaders Efficiently formal and informal presentations are a major communication tool, and leaders give them frequently for different purposes. In this module, you’ll learn how to create different types of oral presentations.
8 videos (Total 37 min), 5 readings, 5 quizzes
WEEK 3
5 hours to complete
Week 3: Creating Visual Support: A Picture Is Worth a Lot of Words
Develop good visual support for your content. Learn how to create attractive slides and other types of visuals. Especially important for engineers, you’ll find out how to show and explain complex data so your audience understands it.
6 videos (Total 32 min), 3 readings, 3 quizzes
WEEK 4
5 hours to complete
Week 4: How to Speak so that Your Audience Listens
Once you have your content developed and your visual support finished, you need to deliver the presentation. That means you have to stand in front of an audience, small or large, and keep them interested in what you have to say.
Many things contribute to an engaging presentation, from professional body language to how fast you talk. In this module, you’ll learn and practice the many aspects of delivering a professional presentation with confidence.
5 videos (Total 22 min), 6 readings, 3 quizzes
WEEK 5
5 hours to complete
Week 5: Elevator Pitch, Impromptu, Online Presentations, and Managing Public Speaking Anxiety
Have you ever had someone ask you about your job when you aren’t expecting it? How good are you at thinking on your feet?
In this module, you’ll learn about other types of presentations that require different preparation and approaches. These different types are valuable additions to your communication toolkit and learning them can help set you apart as a leader.
6 videos (Total 24 min), 5 readings, 3 quizzes
Originally posted 2022-03-09 23:13:32.
