Communication Skills
This certificate aims to introduce learners to the role of effective professional communication in business. This course provides insights into communication in business contexts informed by recent research, allowing learners to develop a range of professional communication skills.
| Award Name | Certificate |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Dundalk Institute of Technology |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Dundalk Institute of Technology |
Duration
1 semester.
Course Delivery
One evening a week (3 hours) for one semester with some blended learning via DkIT Moodle.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
All applicants will normally hold a relevant level 5 qualification (or equivalent) or higher.
Further information
Registration for a part-time course at DkIT could not be easier.
Just click on dkit.ie/parttime or dkit.ie/postgraduate to search for your course and follow the ‘How To Apply’ instructions on the course page.
Please note that early registration is advisable as the number of places on many courses are limited. Applications will be dealt with in order of receipt of completed application and appropriate fee. Applicants must notify the Lifelong Learning Centre in writing in the event of your withdrawal from any course for any reason.
If you have any questions about registering for a course, contact our Lifelong Learning Team on parttime@dkit.ie or call us on +353 (0)42 9370290
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Tax Relief / Other Funders
Tax relief at the standard rate of tax (20%) is available for certain tuition fees on courses which lead to third-level awards.
For further information visit revenue.ie to receive a copy of form IT31. This applies only to students who are funding their studies from their own income. Always retain your receipt of payment from DkIT for tax purposes.
In certain circumstances students may receive financial aid in paying their fees from County Enterprise Boards, Leader Partnerships, Department of Social Protection and other organisations.
Apply online Visit www.dkit.ie/partime for information on how to enrol online for this course or see Application weblink below.
Please note that early registration is advisable as the number of places on many courses is limited. Applications will be dealt with in order of receipt of completed application and appropriate fee.
Students of this course will develop general understanding, awareness and communicative effectiveness, as well as critical thinking and research skills. The programme will also help develop in students an understanding of current thinking on best professional practice in professional communication skills in business contexts.
On successful completion of this course students should be able to:
- Establish and manage a basic research project, including the design and administration of primary data gathering and the collection and evaluation of research articles in an ethical context.
- Write an academic report using professional structures, layout and referencing schemes.
- Apply theories of communication and best practice in a variety of business interactions, both verbal and non-verbal.
- Develop and deliver effective business presentations, individually and in groups, with appropriate use of visual and verbal supports.
- Develop and deliver a range of professional communication skills including assertiveness and negotiation, listening and reflecting, explaining and questioning in the business context.
Who Should Apply?
- Students who wish to:
Gain insights into the role of effective professional communication in business.
- Develop an understanding of current thinking on best professional practice in professional communication skills in business contexts.
Business Correspondence
Research Methods
Reports
Study Skills
Harvard Referencing
Language & Style: Structure and Etiquette
Assessment will comprise of 100% continuous assessment course work.
Contact
Nuala Rispin,
School of Business & Humanities
E: nuala.rispin@dkit.ie
Madeleine Thornton,
Head of Section of Part-time, CPD and Blended Learning,
School of Business & Humanities
E: madeleine.thornton@dkit.ie