- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
- Time Hours
- Cost Paid
Public Speaking for a Career in Technology
Issued by
Harper College
The focus of this course is the essential skill of public speaking, which is often under-utilized in the tech industry. The course emphasizes the importance of effectively breaking down technical and complex subjects in a concise and efficient manner, which is crucial for engaging with clients, colleagues, and executive leadership. Additionally, the course teaches the art of persuasion, which is used to drive and align ideas and people under a centralized agenda or core business objective.
- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
- Time Hours
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Delivery of a speech in a public setting to demonstrate an understanding of speech theory, presentation and storytelling techniques, and the art of persuasion
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Understanding of the Modern Tech industry and where public speaking fits in
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Basic principles of organization and research needed for effective speeches
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Participation in group discussions with appropriate audiovisual support utilizing principles of effective listening as both speaker and audience
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Mastery of the science of boiling down technical concepts into digestible ones for a variety of audiences