- Persuasion
- Creativity
- Communication
- Tact
- Confidence
- Poise
- Advocacy
- Rhythm
- Problem Solving
- Dynamic Movement
- Resilience
- Optimism
Good with Words: Speaking and Presenting Specialization
What would you say if you knew you could say it well?
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Good with Words: Speaking and Presenting SpecializationUniversity of MichiganWhat you will learn
How to overcome stage fright and gain the confidence to speak with a persuasive sense of poise
How to enhance the structure and style of the message you want to deliver
How to pitch an idea, negotiate more creatively, and become a better listener
How to use the the P-R-O-D-U-C-T framework to create compelling presentations
Skills you will gain
About this Specialization
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Suppose you were good with words. Suppose when you decided to speak, the message you delivered—and the way you delivered it—successfully connected with your intended audience. What would that mean for your career prospects? What would that mean for your comfort level in social situations? And perhaps most importantly, what would that mean for your satisfaction with the personal relationships you value the most? This specialization is designed to help you find out. Based on an award-winning course and workshop series at the University of Michigan that has been taken by students training to enter a wide range of fields—law, business, medicine, social work, public policy, design, engineering, and many more—it removes the guesswork from figuring out how to communicate clearly and compellingly.
All of us have ideas that are worth sharing. Why not learn to convey yours in a way that people will appreciate, enjoy, and remember?
Applied Learning Project
This specialization offers you opportunities to practice everything from giving a speech, to pitching an idea, to delivering a meaningful apology. The communication skills you learn can help you solve conflicts, advance a cause, and generally feel more confident about your ability to connect with a wide range of audiences.
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Beginner Level
Approximately 4 months to complete
Suggested pace of 2 hours/week
English
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100% online courses
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Flexible Schedule
Set and maintain flexible deadlines.
Beginner Level
Approximately 4 months to complete
Suggested pace of 2 hours/week
English
Could your company benefit from training employees on in-demand skills?
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Every Specialization includes a hands-on project. You'll need to successfully finish the project(s) to complete the Specialization and earn your certificate. If the Specialization includes a separate course for the hands-on project, you'll need to finish each of the other courses before you can start it.
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When you finish every course and complete the hands-on project, you'll earn a Certificate that you can share with prospective employers and your professional network.
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