University of Colorado Boulder

Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation Specialization

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University of Colorado Boulder

Effective Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentation Specialization

Build Communication Skill for Professional Success.

Master business writing, graphic design, and business presentation skills

David Underwood
Dr. Quentin McAndrew
Professor William Kuskin

Instructors: David Underwood +2 more

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from 12,217 reviews of courses in this program

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 months to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • To Write Masterfully

  • To Design Elegantly

  • To Speak Powerfully

  • To Present Your Ideas and Your Best Self to the World

Skills you'll gain

  • Category: Graphic Design
  • Category: Peer Review
  • Category: Writing
  • Category: Organizational Skills
  • Category: Verbal Communication Skills
  • Category: Concision
  • Category: Graphic and Visual Design Software
  • Category: Business Correspondence
  • Category: Business Writing
  • Category: Graphic and Visual Design
  • Category: Writing and Editing
  • Category: Layout Design
  • Category: Design
  • Category: Public Speaking
  • Category: Presentations
  • Category: Storytelling
  • Category: Project Design
  • Category: Visual Design
  • Category: Business Communication

Tools you'll learn

  • Category: Graphical Tools

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Taught in English

Specialization - 4 course series

Business Writing

Business Writing

Course 1, 13 hours

What you'll learn

  • Write clearly and effectively.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Business Writing
Category: Grammar
Category: Editing
Category: Writing
Category: Organizational Skills
Category: Organizational Structure
Category: Writing and Editing
Category: Branding
Category: Graphic Design
Category: Communication
Category: Business Communication
Category: Communication Strategies
Category: Organizational Strategy
Category: Business Correspondence
Category: Presentations
Graphic Design

Graphic Design

Course 2, 30 hours

What you'll learn

  • Apply inspired design ideas to your own work.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Typography
Category: Design Elements And Principles
Category: Layout Design
Category: Graphic and Visual Design
Category: Adobe Creative Cloud
Category: Adobe Photoshop
Category: Graphics Software
Category: Design Software
Category: Color Theory
Category: Visual Design
Category: Creative Design
Category: Graphic Design
Category: Graphic and Visual Design Software
Category: Editing
Category: Design
Category: Graphical Tools
Category: Design Reviews
Category: Design Strategies
Successful Presentation

Successful Presentation

Course 3, 19 hours

What you'll learn

  • Execute a public performance of the private self.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Public Speaking
Category: Verbal Communication Skills
Category: Presentations
Category: Executive Presence
Category: Storytelling
Category: Communication
Category: Communication Strategies
Category: Creativity
Category: Editing
Category: Adaptability
Category: Verbal Strategic Communication
Category: Oral Expression
Category: Business Writing
Category: Composure
Effective Communication Capstone Project

Effective Communication Capstone Project

Course 4, 14 hours

What you'll learn

  • Present yourself effectively  to the world through writing, design, and presentation.

  • Build a final portfolio of work that represents your personal brand.

  • Improve your work through self evaluation and peer feedback.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Concision
Category: Writing
Category: Business Writing
Category: Project Design
Category: Branding
Category: Design
Category: Persuasive Communication
Category: Professional Development
Category: Communication
Category: Verbal Communication Skills
Category: Constructive Feedback
Category: Business Communication
Category: Oral Expression
Category: Peer Review
Category: Public Speaking
Category: Graphic Design
Category: Presentations

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Instructors

David Underwood
David Underwood
University of Colorado Boulder
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