This course equips readers with strategies to thrive in today's communication landscape, emphasizing the importance of the 7 Cs, effective listening, and overcoming the barriers posed by AI and social media. It offers clear, actionable insights and tips for professionals at any stage.

Impactful Communication

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
Recommended experience
7 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Master the 7 Cs of communication for clear and effective messaging
Develop strong listening skills to enhance communication in any context
Apply creative writing techniques for persuasive and impactful content
Skills you'll gain
- Communication
- Cultural Responsiveness
- Rapport Building
- Assertiveness
- Communication Strategies
- Active Listening
- Report Writing
- Verbal Communication Skills
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
- Leadership
- Presentations
- Business Correspondence
- Interpersonal Communications
- Non-Verbal Communication
- Business Writing
- Business Communication
- Persuasive Communication
- Empathy
- Intercultural Competence
Tools you'll learn
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October 2026
Assessments
10 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 9 modules in this course
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University of London

University of California, Irvine

Sage Publications
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