Interpersonal Communication

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Interpersonal Communication
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Overview

Learn new skills or earn credit towards a degree at own pace with no deadlines, using free courses from Saylor Academy

Duration	14 hours
Total fee	Free
Mode of learning	Online
Schedule type	Self paced
Official Website	Explore Free Course
Credential	Certificate

Interpersonal Communication
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Highlights

Free Course Completion Certificate
Need to earn a grade of 70% or higher on this final exam
A 7-day waiting period between each attempt

Interpersonal Communication
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saylor academy
Course details

Skills you will learn

Conflict Management Communication skills Business Communication

More about this course

This course will define interpersonal communication and apply its basic elements to everyday situations
Students will investigate interpersonal communication in its formal and informal settings, and discuss conflict management
Conflicts arise in all relationships, with family and friends as well as with colleagues in the workplace
Understanding and applying human communication principles to these situations can often help to diffuse conflicts and even prevent conflict
Investigate interpersonal communication in formal and informal settings by building and managing personal and professional relationships through effective communication.

Interpersonal Communication
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saylor academy
Curriculum

Unit 1: Interpersonal Communication

Communicating clearly and effectively requires important skills. In unit one students will learn about essential communication competencies and how to use them to build and manage relationships

Unit 2: Listening in Human Communication

Listening is a fundamental component of effective communication. In unit two students will learn how to be a good listener and understand the role active listening plays in various communication settings

Unit 3: Practicing Interpersonal Communication Skills

Actively improving the communication skills plays an important role in personal and professional development. In unit three students will practice how to use language accurately and appropriately

Unit 4: Interpersonal Communication Applications in Context

When communicates, one can say a lot without speaking. In unit four students will learn how nonverbal signals can give additional information and meaning over and above verbal communication

Unit 5: Interpersonal Communication Theories

Recognizing cultural differences is an aspect of effective communication. In unit five students will learn how particular perceptions shape how to understand communication