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Improve your oral communication skills
In an era marked by digital communication and remote work, mastering oral communication is essential. This foundational online oral communication course is for those aiming to elevate their communication skills beyond mere public speaking. This course provides an exploration of the principles and practices of effective verbal communication, equipping participants with the tools to articulate their ideas with clarity and confidence.
This course also delves into the art of building rapport with your audience, adapting your communication style to different contexts, and employing empathy to foster more meaningful connections. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the power of body language, tone of voice, and word choice in shaping their messages. Additionally, the course explores the role of technology in modern communication and offers strategies for overcoming the challenges it presents. Designed for anyone looking to improve public speaking skills, excel in job interviews, or simply become a more engaging conversationalist.
This introductory online course serves as an ideal starting point for those eager to pursue careers in translation and interpreting and can stack into a MSU Denver credential or degree.
Why take this course?
Flexible schedule
Course can be completed in 4-8 weeks and is self-paced online.
Career advisement
Receive a personal advising session with an industry leader.
High job demand
Gain a competitive edge.
Brief introduction to the Fundamentals of Oral Communication course
Career pathways in Oral Communication
Approximate return on investment for each academic pathway
Oral Communication
Pathway 1: Enter the workforce quickly. Complete the Fundamentals of Oral Communication course and immediately enter the workforce.
- Median salary is $32,000 year.
Pathway 2: Continue your academic journey and earn a degree in Communication Studies, which allows you to increase your earning potential. You can find jobs in journalism, business, marketing, public relations, and more.
- Median salary is $70,500 a year.
About the Fundamentals of Oral Communication course
Discover the art and process of oral communications in a range of environments and contexts. Using real-world scenarios, learners will utilize research-based tools to analyze communicative situations and develop effective, ethical messages appropriate to purpose, audience, context and medium. You will grow your communication skills in listening, assertive communication, self-analysis, presentations, and conflict management.
The Oral Communication online course is $450, with a $35 transaction fee per payment. There are no books to purchase.
- Registration opens in December
- Course begins – February 3, 2025
- Last day to register – February 10, 2025
- Course ends – April 4, 2025
Once you successfully complete the Fundamentals of Oral Communications online course, you can immediately enter the workforce with newly learned skills. You will receive a digital badge embedded with the competencies learned. You can include this badge on your resume, LinkedIn page, portfolio, or share it with an employer. Students will also receive a certificate of completion.
Students can also convert the online oral communications course to three credits and continue to an MSU Denver certificate or degree. See FAQs for more information.
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Competent communication and analytical insight
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Active and empathetic listening
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Effective and confident presenting
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Interpersonal confidence
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Self-advocacy communication skills
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Message design
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Self-reflection
About your course instructor
Oral Communication course instructor
Dwight Podgurski brings more than forty years of experience as a Public Speaker and Communication Professional to the classroom, lecture hall, and boardroom. A former intercollegiate championship debater, college debate coach, and university department Chair, Dwight has dedicated his life to Servant Leadership and equipping people to maximize their potential and seize opportunities to serve the greater good.
Dwight has successfully trained persons at all levels in a wide range of communication skills and relational strategies; his clients have included C-level executives, business and professional leaders, as well as adult learners and undergraduate students.
As an expert in Human Communication, he is adept at teaching all elements of public and interpersonal communication including interviewing, negotiation, listening, team building, persuasion, nonverbal behavior, public speaking, and conflict management.
Dwight began his teaching career at Chaffey College and Cal Lutheran College, then relocated to Colorado. He was the Director of Forensics at the University of Southern Colorado, Associate Professor and Department Chair at Colorado Christian University, and continued teaching at University of Denver, Red Rocks Community College, Community College of Aurora, and Arapahoe Community College. While serving as Coordinator for Campus Ministries with Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis, Dwight taught as an adjunct at several colleges including Butler University, Marian University, University of Indianapolis, Indiana University East, and was the PA announcer for Butler baseball. Having completed doctoral coursework in Human Communication at University of Denver, Dwight holds an MA in Speech Communication from CSUN, and a BS in Communication Theory from University of Wyoming.
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