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There are 4 modules in this course
In this course, you will learn how to structure clear messages, influence stakeholders without formal authority, handle feedback and conflict more effectively, communicate under pressure, and advocate for yourself in conversations about role, scope, and compensation. You will build practical communication skills you can use in everyday work, from writing sharper emails and decision-oriented updates to navigating difficult conversations and cross-functional alignment.
What makes this course unique is its focus on communication as a real workplace operating skill, not just a soft skill in theory. Instead of staying abstract, the course gives you practical frameworks you can apply immediately: executive summaries, story arcs, stakeholder mapping, feedback models, conflict de-escalation tools, negotiation structures, and personal communication habits you can actually practice. It also connects communication across a wide range of situations, including meetings, async work, high-stress moments, cross-cultural collaboration, neurodiversity awareness, and self-advocacy. Whether you lead projects, collaborate across teams, or want to communicate with more clarity and confidence, this course gives you a practical system for doing it better.
What's included
3 videos9 readings2 assignments
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3 videos•Total 19 minutes
Executive Summaries & the Pyramid Principle•6 minutes
Framing & Story Arcs for Everyday Communication•6 minutes
Designing Effective Messages for Meetings & Async•6 minutes
9 readings•Total 190 minutes
Example Pack: 15 Before-and-After Rewrites of Weak Updates•15 minutes
Template Pack: Executive Summary Starters for Common Work Situations•15 minutes
Deepening your answer-first communication skills•35 minutes
Example Pack: 15 Messages Rewritten with Better Framing•15 minutes
Worksheet: Story Arc Builder for Work Messages•15 minutes
Exploring framing and story arcs in workplace communication•35 minutes
What Actually Belongs in Async vs What Should Be a Meeting•10 minutes
Worksheet: Meeting Agenda That Drives Decisions •10 minutes
Sharpening your async and meeting message design•40 minutes
2 assignments•Total 90 minutes
Module 1 Knowledge Check•30 minutes
Structuring a High-Stakes Project Update•60 minutes
Influence Without Authority & Stakeholder Communication
Module 2•5 hours to complete
Module details
What's included
3 videos6 readings2 assignments
Show info about module content
3 videos•Total 18 minutes
Influence Without Authority•6 minutes
Stakeholder Mapping & Tailoring Your Message•6 minutes
Communicating for Decisions (Not Endless Discussion)•6 minutes
6 readings•Total 180 minutes
Weak vs. Strong Influence Language•10 minutes
Building influence when you’re not the boss•40 minutes
One Initiative, Five Different Stakeholder Messages•15 minutes
Strengthening your stakeholder mapping and message tailoring•45 minutes
Worksheet: Decision Communication Builder•30 minutes
Moving from discussion to clear, documented decisions•40 minutes
2 assignments•Total 90 minutes
Module 2 Knowledge Check•30 minutes
Influence and Stakeholder Decision-Making Scenario•60 minutes
PracticalGrowth is an education studio that develops practical online courses for professionals navigating career transitions and workplace growth. Each course delivers focused instruction, activities, and resources designed to help learners apply skills effectively in real-world settings.
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To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.