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Communicating to Diverse Audiences

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Communicating to Diverse Audiences

This course is part of Accelerate: Professional Development with an Advanced Degree Specialization

Instructor: UMN Graduate School Academic & Professional Development

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

Skills you'll gain

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Shareable certificate

Add to your LinkedIn profile

Assessments

6 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Accelerate: Professional Development with an Advanced Degree Specialization

When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.

Learn new concepts from industry experts
Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
Earn a shareable career certificate

There are 3 modules in this course

In today’s interconnected world, the ability to communicate effectively across differences is an essential skill. This course introduces strategies for engaging diverse audiences with clarity, empathy, and impact. Through focused modules on the power of storytelling and presentation skills, learners will develop practical tools to craft compelling messages that resonate across a range of backgrounds and settings.

Module details

This opening module sets the stage for the course and highlights the importance of effective, audience-centered communication in today’s diverse professional environments. You’ll explore how communication connects to your Individual Development Plan (IDP), hear stories from graduate students, postdocs, alumni, and faculty, and learn foundational strategies for engaging different audiences. You’ll also complete a short assignment to practice tailoring a message to varied audiences using key communication principles.

What's included

2 videos2 readings2 assignments

This module highlights storytelling as a communication strategy usable in a variety of fields and settings. The module introduces storytelling in general, key aspects of using storytelling effectively to share ideas, and concrete examples from the field of public health.

What's included

2 videos1 reading2 assignments

This module introduces the importance of developing effective presentation skills in academic, professional, and social settings. In this module, you will learn about the elements of effective presentations, how to deliver a presentation effectively, resources for developing your presentation skills, and benefits of becoming an effective presenter.