University of Colorado Boulder
Technical Communication Specialization
University of Colorado Boulder

Technical Communication Specialization

Learn to Communicate with Impact . Hone written and speaking skills for managerial success.

Daniel Moorer

Instructor: Daniel Moorer

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.6

(11 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 months
at 4 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand and apply common forms of leader communication.

  • Understand and apply the principles behind effective, professional written communication

  • Understand and apply the principles behind effective and compelling presentation.

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Specialization - 3 course series

Communication as a Technical Leader

Course 111 hours4.5 (33 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Compare and contrast examples of successful and unsuccessful communication in business, industry, and government.

  • Understand and apply common forms of leader-communication.

  • Understand and synthesize methods for establishing organizational vision and building trust through effective communication.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Interpersonal
Category: Management
Category: Coaching
Category: Supervision
Category: Leadership Development

Technical Managerial Written Skills

Course 215 hours4.8 (11 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Write for the educated layperson.

  • Apply brevity and focus when writing.

  • Address your reader's "hot buttons" (issues in which they are most interested) so as to become a more influential writer.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Business Writing
Category: Influence
Category: Targeting your audience
Category: Brevity
Category: Clarity

What you'll learn

  • Use storytelling to make a bigger impression on your audience.

  • Leverage voice modulation, facial expressions and non-verbal communcation to effective convey your message.

  • Create professional and effective presentation slides.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Expression
Category: Preparation
Category: Nonverbal Communication
Category: Presentation
Category: Slides

Instructor

Daniel Moorer
University of Colorado Boulder
9 Courses8,445 learners

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This Specialization is part of the following degree program(s) offered by University of Colorado Boulder. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹

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