PDC71339 - Public Speaking: Skills and Techniques

Version Effective: 25th of March, 2020

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Microcredential Summary

This online Short Course will examine the techniques of public speaking. Business leaders are required to be versatile in communicating with individuals, teams and groups in a range of business settings. This course will outline useful skills and techniques to maximise your capability as a public speaker in a variety of settings.

Students who successfully complete the set of seven Short Courses* developed from the unit BUSN20024 Communication for Leadership Success, (which forms part of the Master of Business Administration (Leadership) CL39), may be eligible for credit transfer, pending all other entry requirements to the Master of Business Administration (Leadership) CL39 are being met, as automatic entry will not apply.

*Includes the following Short Courses:

  1. Successful Communication in a Business Context
  2. Gender and Communication in Business and Management Contexts
  3. Management and Negotiation in a Business Setting
  4. Conflict and Dispute Resolution Strategies for Leaders and Managers
  5. Emotional Intelligence and Non-Verbal Communication Tools in Management
  6. Public Speaking: Skills and Techniques
  7. Communication for Leadership Success: Assessment Module.

This online Short Course provides a creditable micro-credential and digital badge which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.

The fee for this short course will be $90.

Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements to enrol in this course, however, it is relevant to anyone who would like to complete studies in this field, in a flexible and self-paced environment.

Course Details

Course Type Internal
Student Availability
  • International
  • Domestic
Fees
No data available.
Application Mode
  • Other
How to Apply

For direct access to the course, visit https://bedifferent.cqu.edu.au/

Study Area
  • Business, Accounting and Law
  • Work and Study Preparation
Skill Area
  • Business Services
  • General Education and Training
  • Accountancy

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Undertaking this course enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.

Students who successfully complete the set of seven Short Courses* developed from the unit BUSN20024 Communication for Leadership Success, (which forms part of the Master of Business Administration (Leadership) CL39), may be eligible for credit transfer, pending all other entry requirements to the Master of Business Administration (Leadership) CL39 are being met, as automatic entry will not apply.

*Includes the following Short Courses:

  1. Successful Communication in a Business Context
  2. Gender and Communication in Business and Management Contexts
  3. Management and Negotiation in a Business Setting
  4. Conflict and Dispute Resolution Strategies for Leaders and Managers
  5. Emotional Intelligence and Non-Verbal Communication Tools in Management
  6. Public Speaking: Skills and Techniques
  7. Communication for Leadership Success: Assessment Module.

Structure
Standard Course Structure

10 hours

  • Online
Learning Outcomes
  1. Outline why public speaking is a useful skill for presenting your ideas
  2. Identify strategies and techniques which have been found to be useful in developing skills and capabilities in public speaking
  3. Describe how body language can be used to maximise successful communication.

Assessment

Online Quiz

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