Leadership Communications
EXLDR 5621 is offered this spring:
Leadership at all levels depends upon communication. Topics may include: persuasive communication; generating buy-in; internal and external communications strategies; influence and influencing others; and communicating through conflict.
Course at a glance
- Fully online course, accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
- Aimed at emerging leaders, supervisors, and mid-level managers who seek to move up within their organization by improving their leadership skills.
What you will learn
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Connect the concepts of leadership and communication.
- Implement strategies for persuasion and influence.
- Select and design effective leadership documents and other media.
- Implement communication strategies for effective teams and meetings.
- Implement leadership communication strategies for organizational, transformational, and external audiences.
- Plan leadership communication strategies.
- Plan for and make presentations.
Offered:
Take note:
- All course resources and learning materials will be available through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
- This is a graded course; assessment includes post-course work to be completed via eClass.
Apr 10, 2024May 1, 2024
There will be an assignment due after the last day of the course.
Asynchronous online learning, eClass
21 hours of instruction
In asynchronous online courses, students are expected to move through the course material at the same pace as their peers, but there are no real-time virtual classroom sessions to attend. All components of this type of course are accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool. format details
Your Instructor
Dave LudwickID: dave-ludwick
Class info
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This is an asynchronous online learning course.
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21 course hours in total
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Cost assistance: may be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant, the Canada Training Benefit, and the Skilled Immigrant Micro-Loan.
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Please be advised that some of our courses fill quickly, early registration is encouraged to secure your spot. See our refunds, withdrawals & transfers policies for detailed information.
This course has no prerequisites
Students from all educational backgrounds welcome. You can register for this course without applying and enrolling in a program.
Take note:
- All course resources and learning materials will be available through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
- This is a graded course; assessment includes post-course work to be completed via eClass.
Currently counts towards:
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└ core course
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└ core course
Applicants intending to enrol in a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements since they are prone to change.
*If you are already enroled in this program, please refer to your specific program requirements as outlined at the time of your admission: Bear Tracks > Academic Advisement.
Looking for different course dates?
New course schedules are released each June and November.