Communication and Presentation Skills
6 Credits (ECTS)
Communication and Presentation Skills
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Module Description
This introductory module explains the significance and utility of communication as a fundamental tool, emphasizing the identification and mastery of communication techniques to enhance effectiveness and efficiency in both professional and personal realms.
It explores the profound impact of both verbal and non-verbal communication on individual performance and interpersonal relationships.
Additionally, students will be introduced to presentation and public speaking skills, enabling them to tailor their presentations to suit the diverse needs of different audiences effectively.
Through practical exercises and immersive learning experiences, students will develop the essential skills and competencies necessary to navigate various communication scenarios with confidence and proficiency.
Entry Requirements
Candidates who apply for this course must possess a pass in English Language* and Mathematics at MQF Level 3 (‘O’ Level or equivalent).
- Students whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency.
Target Audience
This course is targeted at:
- Candidates wanting to improve their employability opportunities.
- Candidates wanting to progress to higher qualifications in the areas of management.
Career Paths
This programme aims to help you develop essential work skills and behaviours that are needed for you to secure and sustain meaningful employment, as well as to help you progress towards managerial positions.
How you’ll be assessed
The course comprises:
- Evening classes for part-time courses.
- Classes held throughout the day for full-time courses.
- Guided learning, presentations, comprising synchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.
- Self-study hours comprising research, reading and assignment work.
Assessment
Assessment is carried out via two mandatory components:
- Modular Assessment
- Project Assessment
The programme includes different forms of assessment which allow for and promote students’ critical engagement. The formative and summative assessment tasks may include an in-class assignment and/or a home-based written assignment using diverse assessment tools which may take the form of online and in-class discussions, examinations, case studies, reports, proposals, essays, and presentations, etc., as applicable to the diverse modules.
Module Intake Dates
March/ April 2025
Additional Info
Reading for the entire Foundation Certificate in Management as presented in this brochure costs €1,500.*
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be eligible for a 70% refund of the cost through the ‘Get Qualified’ scheme.**
Due to the modular structure of the course, you may also opt to take individual modules as stand-alone. The entry requirements still apply.***
*Prices are applicable to students who reside in Malta at the time of applying.
**Terms and conditions apply.
*** For the price of individual modules, please contact the IDEA Academy team.
Learning Outcomes
Competences:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have acquired the responsibility and autonomy to:
- Facilitate effective team and meeting communication § Adapt to other communication styles.
- Use transition between one idea and another and appropriate introductions when moving form one idea to another.
- Deal with conflicts using listening skills.
Knowledge:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have been exposed to the following:
- Introduction to communication.
- Stages and styles of communication.
- Rapport Building.
- Influencing Strategies.
- Challanging behaviours and communication.
Skills:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have acquired the following skills:
- Discuss different audiences and their communication needs.
- Facilitate team and meeting communication.
- Apply the appropriate style and language to communicate ideas clearly, accurately and vividly.
- Use stance, movement, gestures, facial expressions and eye contact to convey message and engage with the audience.
- Use visual aids which are appropriate and relevant to different audiences.
Module-Specific Digital Skills and Competences:
The learner will be able to:
- Navigate through the online learning platform to benefit from assignments, discussion boards, literature, tutorials etc.