About this course: Taught by Rice University communication faculty from the Rice Center for Engineering Leadership (RCEL). This course covers core topics in oral communication: Communication strategy, content, data visualization, and delivery. You’ll learn key principles in • Creating a communication strategy • Developing a clear message and organizing persuasive content • Creating strong visual support • Presenting data effectively • Presenting professionally and confidently • Handling formal presentations, giving pitches, speaking extemporaneously, managing online presentations, and lowering public speaking anxiety

Who is this class for: This course is geared toward practicing engineers who are early in their careers, especially those who are either in or approaching their first leadership role. This is what some of the past students said when asked: "What is the most useful thing you could gain from this course?": "Communication methods for engineering leaders. It's a rare and comprehensive course, I think not absolutely for this specific field, as I found many interesting points concerning presentation without being an engineer." "Powerful concepts on how to build persuasive communication." "Improving interactions through effective communication." "Confidence"

Created by: Rice University

Taught by: Beata Krupa, Lecturer in Professional and Engineering Communication
Rice Center for Engineering Leadership
Taught by: Gayle Moran, Lecturer in Professional and Engineering Communication
Rice Center for Engineering Leadership

Basic Info	Course 1 of 3 in the Engineering Management Certificate, Part 2: Communication Specialization.
Commitment	5 weeks of study, 5-7 hours/week
Language	English
Hardware Req	Audio and Video recording device
How To Pass	Pass all graded assignments to complete the course.
User Ratings	4.3 stars Average User Rating 4.3See what learners said

Syllabus

WEEK 1

Specialization Introduction - Communication for Engineers

3 videos, 4 readings

Course Introduction - Oral Communication for Engineering Leaders

1 video, 4 readings

Week 1: Introduction and Communication Strategy: It Is All About Audience and Purpose

In this module, you’ll learn how to lay the foundation for a variety of communication modes with a discussion on developing a communication strategy and the importance of knowing your audience, your purpose, and your key message before you start communicating....

6 videos, 1 reading

Graded: Capstone Real-Life Presentation Assignment - Week 1

Graded: Record an Impromptu Speech - P/F Assignment

Graded: End of Module 1 Quiz

WEEK 2

Week 2: Presentations: What to Say so that Your Audience Listens

In today’s workplace, formal and informal presentations are a major communication tool, and leaders give them frequently for different purposes. In this module, you’ll learn how to create different types of oral presentations. You will also practice building s...

7 videos, 5 readings, 2 practice quizzes

Graded: Capstone Real-Life Presentation Assignment - Week 2

Graded: TED Talk Analysis - Bone Marrow Speech Analysis - P/F Assignment

Graded: Module 2 Quiz

WEEK 3

Week 3: Creating Visual Support: A Picture Is Worth a Lot of Words

Develop good visual support for your content. Learn how to create attractive slides and other types of visuals. Especially important for engineers, you’ll find out how to show and explain complex data so your audience understands it.

6 videos, 3 readings

Graded: Capstone Real-Life Presentation Assignment - Week 3

Graded: Data Visualization P/F Assignment

Graded: Module 3 Quiz

WEEK 4

Week 4: How to Speak so that Your Audience Listens

Once you have your content developed and your visual support finished, you need to deliver the presentation. That means you have to stand in front of an audience, small or large, and keep them interested in what you have to say. Many things contribute to an en...

6 videos, 6 readings

Graded: Capstone Real-Life Presentation Assignment - Week 4

Graded: Building Mental Habits - P/F Assignment

Graded: Module 4 Quiz

WEEK 5

Week 5: Elevator Pitch, Impromptu, Online Presentations, and Managing Public Speaking Anxiety

Have you ever had someone ask you about your job when you aren’t expecting it? How good are you at thinking on your feet? In this module, you’ll learn about other types of presentations that require different preparation and approaches. These different types a...

6 videos, 5 readings

Graded: Capstone Real-Life Presentation Assignment - Week 5

Graded: Elevator Pitch P/F Assignment

Graded: Week 5 Quiz

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Ratings and Reviews

Rated 4.3 out of 5 of 7 ratings

Five weeks ago, I wouldn't think about recording myself presenting. To be honest, I would look for any excuse to get away from it. This course pushed me in the right direction, I learned a lot and ended up with 10+ videos presenting different topics.

Thanks for this class. It effectively delivers the basic and important details about oral communication. Both the slides and the content are well organized. Thanks !

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