PDC71339 - Public Speaking: Skills and Techniques

Duration 10 hours online self-paced learning. Students can access the micro-credential for one year from enrolment.
Study modeOnline
Course codePDC71339
Fee
$90 (Full)

Overview

Do you cringe at the thought of public speaking? Replace this fear and become more confident with a skill that has such a versatile application.

This online micro-credential will examine the techniques of public speaking. Business leaders are required to be versatile in communicating with individuals, teams and groups in a range of business settings. This micro-credential will outline useful skills and techniques to maximise your capability as a public speaker in a variety of settings.

This online micro-credential provides a non-creditable micro-credential and digital badge which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.

Our micro-credentials are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

What is a Digital Badge?

Career Opportunities

Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.

 
 

Structure & Availability

Micro-credential

Duration:

10 hours online self-paced learning.

Students can access the micro-credential for one year from enrolment.


  1. Outline why public speaking is a useful skill for presenting your ideas
  2. Identify strategies and techniques which have been found to be useful in developing skills and capabilities in public speaking
  3. Describe how body language can be used to maximise successful communication.

Assessment

Online Quiz

Award

Digital Badge via Credly

Students can also download a Certificate of Completion, share to social media or add to a professional portfolio. 

Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements to enrol in this micro-credential, however, it is relevant to anyone who would like to complete studies in this field, in a flexible and self-paced environment.

Our micro-credentials are available for anyone to access. You do not have to be a CQUniversity student. 

 

How to apply

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