Business Communications

Learn to communicate effectively in a range of business contexts.

Effective communication is critical in today's business world, and business communications courses can help you to develop strong written and verbal communication skills.

Taking these courses can be highly beneficial for anyone looking to improve their communication skills, enhance their career prospects, and gain a competitive edge in the business world.

Micro-credentials are short, concentrated groups of courses that are really flexible. You can take as many as you like, in any order, and because they are asynchronous you can take them at any time it suits you. You will be awarded a badge for each individual course, once you have completed all four courses you will gain your micro-credential.

The cost for each individual course listed below is $60. For more Information email: training@portagecollege.ca or call 780-623-5631 or toll-free at 1-888-745-0719.

Course Listing

Course ID:

Name: Proposal Writing

Course Outcomes:

Identify the purpose of a proposal.
Identify different types of proposals.
Identify and perform the steps in the proposal writing process.
Perform a needs analysis and write a goal statement.
Prepare a proposal outline.
Improve writing skills with a variety of techniques.
Use appropriate resources and ghosting to build a strong case.
Add illustrations to the proposal.
Proofread and edit the proposal.
Add the finishing touches to create a professional-looking final product.

Hours: 6

Credits: N/A

Delivery: Asynchronous Online Micro-credential

Cost: $60

Micro-credential Badge: Upon completion of this course you will be awarded a Portage College Micro-credential badge.

Timelines: End of the academic year, June 30th

Register for this course: training@portagecollege.ca or call 780-623-5631 or toll-free at 1-888-745-0719.

Course ID:

Name: Collaborative Business Writing

Course Outcomes:

Define collaborative business writing.
Describe different types of collaborative writing.
Collaborate with team members.
Practice methods of handling conflict in writing.
Build collaborative writing teams.

Hours: 6

Credits: N/A

Delivery: Asynchronous Online Micro-credential

Cost: $60

Micro-credential Badge: Upon completion of this course you will be awarded a Portage College Micro-credential badge.

Timelines: End of the academic year, June 30th

Register for this course: training@portagecollege.ca or call 780-623-5631 or toll-free at 1-888-745-0719.

Course ID:

Name: Communication Strategies

Course Outcomes:

Describe what communication is.
Identify methods of communication.
Identify barriers to communication and how to overcome them.
Develop non-verbal and paraverbal communication skills.
Use the STAR method.
Listen actively and effectively.
Ask good questions.
Use appreciative inquiry as a communication tool.
Adeptly converse and network with others.
Identify and mitigate precipitating factors.
Establish common ground with others.
Use “I” messages.

Hours: 6

Credits: N/A

Delivery: Asynchronous Online Micro-credential

Cost: $60

Micro-credential Badge: Upon completion of this course you will be awarded a Portage College Micro-credential badge.

Timelines: End of the academic year, June 30th

Register for this course: training@portagecollege.ca or call 780-623-5631 or toll-free at 1-888-745-0719.

Course ID:

Name: Media and Public Relations

Course Outcomes:

Network for success.
Manage “Meet and Greet” opportunities.
Dress for success.
Write effectively.
Set goals.
Manage media relations.
Plan issue and crisis communication.
Use social media.
Deliver effective employee communication.

Hours: 6

Credits: N/A

Delivery: Asynchronous Online Micro-credential

Cost: $60

Micro-credential Badge: Upon completion of this course you will be awarded a Portage College Micro-credential badge.

Timelines: End of the academic year, June 30th

Register for this course: training@portagecollege.ca or call 780-623-5631 or toll-free at 1-888-745-0719.