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Overview
Communicating Effectively will equip you with essential communication skills for today's diverse and evolving workplace. You'll explore the fundamentals of effective communication, including verbal and non-verbal techniques, active listening, and storytelling. Through practical exercises and real-world applications, you'll develop skills to engage in meaningful conversations, deliver impactful presentations, and adapt communication strategies for in-person, remote, and hybrid work environments. The course emphasizes building rapport, fostering inclusivity, and navigating the challenges of modern workplace communication, including virtual meetings and social media considerations.
Upon successful completion of this course, you'll be able to:
- analyze the impact of effective communication on personal performance and organizational success in diverse workplace settings
- apply verbal and non-verbal communication techniques to engage in meaningful conversations and build professional relationships
- design and deliver effective presentations using storytelling techniques and audience-centred approaches
- adapt communication strategies to ensure clarity, collaboration, and engagement across in-person, remote, and hybrid teams.
If you're certified by a professional association, this course may qualify for continuing professional development (CPD) hours to help maintain your certifications/designations. Please check with your association to confirm eligibility.
Tune in to Leading Beyond Any Title with Craig Hess and Jennie Gilbert for a discussion on effective communication and how to connect with your team in meaningful ways.
Upcoming dates
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Registration closes seven days before the start date for on-campus, online scheduled, and blended courses, and one day before the start date for online self-paced courses.
After you've completed this course
Upon successful completion of this course, you'll be able to self-print a proof of completion document from your Continuing Education student account.
Micro-credential
Aligned to current industry standards, SAIT’s micro-credentials develop practical, real-world skills and include competency-based testing. Earning a SAIT micro-credential demonstrates to employers you have the required competencies — both skills and knowledge — to get the job done.
Students who successfully complete this course with a final grade of A- (80%) or higher will earn a micro-credential and receive a shareable digital badge.
Costs
Textbook and supplies
Included in the purchase of this course, you’ll receive:
- Course curriculum accessible online in Brightspace (D2L)
- Learning materials/hand-outs distributed in class (for classroom-based delivery)
Technology
To be successful in this course, you’ll need:
- Access to your own computer or laptop with standard hardware/software requirements
- Internet access
Note: Bringing your laptop to class is not required (for classroom-based delivery).
Financial support
Financial opportunities are available to help pay for your course fees. Learn more about how to reduce your education or training costs with available awards, bursaries, loans and grants including the Canada Alberta Job Grant.
Applicable certificates
This course applies to the following certificate programs:
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Certificate of Achievement
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Certificate of Completion
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Certificate of Completion
Train your team
Interested in group training opportunities for this course? Tell us about your organization's needs, and one of our training consultants will contact you within one business day.
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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.
We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta.