Communication and Connection

Self-paced online training with expert support

Master fundamental communication skills to enhance connection, collaboration, and negotiation in professional environments, with an emphasis on emotional intelligence and public speaking.

$329 10 clock hours 3 Weeks

This Course Includes:

  • 10 hours of project-based training from experts
  • 56 training videos
  • Answers from real instructors
  • Verified digital certificate of completion
  • Learn at an accredited institution
  • Quizzes to reinforce learning

Learn to build connection, make requests, engage in conflict management and negotiate. Build your Emotional Intelligence. Communicate and collaborate with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in mind. Learn the art of public speaking and body language.

Problems are rarely 100% technical. They require communication, connection, self-management, teamwork and collaboration. Learn the essential skills which are often overlooked. These skills are not taught in school. Improve your ability to solve problems, thrive on teams and lead others. Learn to build connection, make requests, engage in conflict management and negotiate. Build your Emotional Intelligence. Communicate and collaborate with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in mind. Learn the art of public speaking and body language.

VDCI encourages a strong online engagement between you, your instructor and your classmates. You will participate in group discussion forums, connect with your instructor and message your classmates. You are also invited to join us in the VDCI Student Lounge, where our instructors, staff, current students and alumni share information and help one another.

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Video Training Preview

Lesson 1: Communication and Connection
Lesson 2: Making Requests
Lesson 3: Managing Challenging Conversations
Lesson 4: Negotiation
Lesson 5: Public Speaking
Lesson 6: Emotional Intelligence
Lesson 7: Communication for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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From our hands-on training style to world-class instructors and custom-crafted curriculum, we deliver results our alumni are proud of.

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This course focuses on developing fundamental communication skills that are crucial in both personal and professional settings. You'll learn how to build connections, make effective requests, and manage conflicts with strategies such as negotiation and emotional intelligence. With a focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), you'll also explore the art of public speaking and body language to improve how you express yourself and interact with others.

  • How to Build Connections: Learn strategies to establish strong, meaningful relationships that foster trust and communication. This will help you connect with colleagues and clients in a way that promotes long-lasting, productive partnerships.
  • Making Requests Clearly: Discover how to express your needs with clarity and precision, ensuring that your requests are understood and actionable. Develop the skills to communicate your expectations professionally while maintaining respect and courtesy.
  • Engaging in Conflict Management and Negotiation: Gain insights into resolving conflicts constructively, turning challenges into opportunities for collaboration. Learn key negotiation techniques to facilitate positive outcomes in high-pressure situations.
  • Building Emotional Intelligence: Develop the ability to understand and manage emotions, both your own and others, to improve interactions in professional settings. This will enhance your ability to handle workplace challenges with patience and empathy.
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