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About the Course

Communication has changed! The traditional rules for speaking and presenting, meeting coordination, influencing people, negotiating and selling ideas no longer apply in a world of skype, messenger, video and teleconference. This course will act as an overview on several concepts each of which could be a course of their own and our goal is to give you tools that you can practice and perfect on your own. By the end of this course, you will be able to: • Apply communication principles and techniques for in-person and virtual teams • Use a science based approach to create impactful presentations • Refine your communication style to better persuade and influence others • Run more effective and impactful meetings • Incorporate strategies to have positive difficult conversations and make people feel valued and listened to *** This course will require you to record yourself speaking. Therefore you must have a phone/computer with a functional camera and microphone.*** WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE? Anyone looking for professional and/or leadership development. This class mainly uses examples from the professional, business environment. If you are looking to advance at your current organization or to enhancing your personal value for potential employers this course is for you. WHAT MAKES THIS COURSE EFFECTIVE? Many educational experiences describe and explain, but in this course we will apply and demonstrate. We teach practical and proven concepts, show you how to apply them and give you opportunities to practice them in a safe and supportive environment. This course is full of opportunities to put the ideas presented into practice and test their effectiveness for yourself. WHY SHOULD YOU TAKE THIS COURSE? We will challenge the preconceived ideas about what it means to be part of a virtual team, and support you to be a dynamic team contributor no matter where you work. In this course you can expect to be both energized and uncomfortable – like in most experiences that result in positive growth and change! This course is offered through the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies (https://learn.utoronto.ca/)....

Top reviews

GP

Aug 12, 2020

I love this course. It's broken down to simple bits which makes it easy to understand. I didn't like the polls that pop up in the videos but that's just a small thing compared to the value I received.

AT

Jun 9, 2020

Communication Strategies transformation is going to be the backbone of all organizations and the pandemic has simply accelerated this shift. This is a MUST course for everyone. 5Star's for this... :)

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By Janine B

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Jun 30, 2020

I enjoyed Ivan's course very much as it showed me once again where my weaknesses are in public speaking and presenting myself. I am glad that I got a heads up and know the tools how to get better. I absolutely loved the lessons about the 3 communication traps (guilty!), better meetings and how to ask. I will immediately make good use of the information learned in my professional life.

By Jeremy M

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Jan 11, 2023

The instructor was great very easy to listen and learn from perfect for this course.

The assignment review and submission was a bit challenging as far as uploading and what was being submitted for review was not consistent with the requirements of the class.

The Certificate does look a bit cheap, I would think the University would want to be better represented on the Certificate.

By Marie J

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May 12, 2020

This course was quite enjoyable and included a lot of psychology and marketing tactics that could be used successfully when communicating virtually. Howevver, in general, there could have been greater emphasis on virtual communications, as many of the tactics could also be used in Face to Face communication. Definitely well timed for the Coronavirus lockdown though.

By Meghan C

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May 3, 2020

I really enjoyed Ivan's presentation style and ability to break down complex concepts into interesting readings and videos. I would highly recommend this course to any professional working in a virtual environment. I had a couple of minor issues with outdated links or those requiring a subscription to read now and I hope these issues are corrected.

By Anirudh S

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Jul 4, 2020

The course really helped me to learn lot about the " presenting yourself " and achieve your goals and influence people. The course videos are really professional shot and the highlights such as important points,tips are nicely depicted. The professor is very convincing and he has a charm of teaching. Really liked every part of it.

By Franklyn R J

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Feb 23, 2022

For oldies like me grappling with communication in this virtual age, the program is essential. I got educated on many issues: to know and categorize your listeners, how to get their attention, etc in virtual mode. Thanks so much Toronto University for doing this service, free of cost for third world learners like me!

By Katya H

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Jun 9, 2022

Great cource. The instructor is clear to the point and very charismatic, easy to listen to. He uses all the strategies and provides vivid examples.

THe only thing I could ask for is more hands on practice. The final work was great, but I wish there was more assignments like that.

By Holden H

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Nov 10, 2022

Valuable and insightful material, and I very much enjoyed Ivan's instruction and teaching style. However, there were some resources that were either unavailable or directed to non-working links, which was a bit frustrating. Overall, I enjoyed and would recommend the course.

By Amir M

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Mar 8, 2021

I learned a lot in this course, I am able to manage my communication with other people of various ages by using the numerous kinds of skills that I have learned specially in virtual age and I really appreciate the instructor and Coursera administrator. Thank you.

By EgoSum P

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May 16, 2020

i'd like to thank Prof. Ivan. This course, Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age, has truly brought new knowledge in the world of communication. Hoping to apply everything I learned from it in my daily work and life. Kudos!

By josephr t

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May 18, 2020

It was a very fascinating experience to know about how to make presentations, and how best we can manage with our colleagues in our work place . Communication skills using psychology really helps us to make our job easy.

By Carol R J

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Nov 30, 2022

Very helpful information. Enjoyed the course. Instructor made himself accessible for feedback and individual help. I did not complete the assignments because I am retired for many years and do not need a certificate.

By Hafsa K

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Jul 9, 2020

It was great doing this course and I really like the way presenter presents his ideas. Not for a single time I felt bored during Sir. Ivan's videos. Well executed.

Thanks coursera for putting up such courses like this.

By Shalibhadra s

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Apr 27, 2020

A very good skill to add for upcoming professional and even for those with experience. Virtual communication has become inevitable, it's not future, it's already here. So anybody wanting an edge should do this course.

By Desmond T

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Jul 21, 2020

This is a good course as it helps me to communicate well in my work as well as the learning of the presentation. It helps me to complete this course at my own pace and finally completed it. Thank you!

By Faryal A

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Jul 1, 2020

The concepts and techniques discussed by the professor were very interesting and helpful. Moreover, the practical assignment at the end of this course made the learning more fruitful.

By Stanley D

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Aug 30, 2020

Overall, very helpful and useful - contains many useful concepts like the three traps, Area 47, GOS. I think it would also be useful if it contained an overview of orator skills.

By Ishmam I A

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Jun 16, 2020

It’s an amazing course to do. One can learn how to communicate in virtual age and how to implement in your practicle life from this course.I recommend everyone to do this course.

By Roman R

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Jun 2, 2020

In my opinion that more quizez and other forms of checking the assimilation and memorizing of the course materials should be implemented. The tutor was excellent, by the way.

By Aanuoluwapo O

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May 3, 2020

I enjoyed learning here. The instructor is a wonderful teacher. The course is bulky, I have to learn a lot of things within a small period of time but it was worth it.

By Omar A O

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Apr 18, 2020

Interesting course with useful, straight to the point techniques, tactics and strategies that come in handy especially in this era of isolation and working from home.

By David V

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Jul 12, 2020

As with everything, what you put in is what you get out. Some good ideas and tips in this course, which I have already implemented with good effect. Recommended.

By Siddhesh S M

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Jun 9, 2020

This course taught me how to do virtual communication in simple & easy way with new concepts damm intresting & i can use them in future. Thanks to Coursera

By Moritz W R

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Apr 26, 2020

Great course! I learned a lot. The only thing I would like, is more recab-sessions and maybe that the topics were a little bit more connected to eachother.

By Muhammad S R

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Jul 6, 2020

Basic IDEA, how to get involved with others in communication effectively. Some Do and Don't. And a new way of creating presentation 'Pecha Kucha'.