Communication is key: Unlock your future at the SU Language Centre’s Comms Lab

Are you ready to gain more skills and take your professional communication to the next level? Look no further than the short courses offered by the Communication Lab (Comms Lab) at the Stellenbosch University (SU) Language Centre.

In today’s digital marketplace, effective communication is the name of the game. That’s why the Comms Lab’s short courses are carefully curated to sharpen your professional and business communication skills. There are 11 short courses, conveniently available to attend both in person and online.

“At the Comms Lab, we believe that efficient and clear communication will open doors for you,” says co-ordinator, Michelle Pieters. “These courses are for everyone – whether you are just starting your career or at the top of your game.”

Working professionals can choose from a number of specialised courses, each focusing on specific communication skills:

• Communication par excellence: Want to ensure your business writing adds to the professional image of your company? Let’s take your communication skills up a notch.
• Conversations to encourage behavioural change in the workplace: Want to strengthen people’s motivation for change? Gain skills to help tilt change ambivalence into the desired direction.
• Effective communication in a digital world: Is digital marketing a bit daunting? Get a top-level introduction to the sales funnel and various digital marketing channels.
• Effective office communication and documentation: Do you draft minutes and e-mails, manage the telephone and help solve challenges at work? Brush up these skills with us.
• Form design for business: Not getting the best results from your forms? Join this practical course where we analyse, test and improve actual forms to hone your skills.
• A crash course in English grammar: Would you like to get on top of grammar rules and conventions? Join us to become a better communicator and have some fun in the process.
• PR like a Pro: Writing for the media: Are you in public relations? Let’s elevate your writing of promotional material, in-house publications, news stories and social media posts.
• Crafting confident presentations: Ever wished for the skills to tackle presentations with ease and elegance? Learn to convey your message and confidently face your audience.
• Communicate as a professional: Have you heard of the four-sides model of communication? Join Professor Carel Jansen and learn the skills to incorporate this artful technique.
• Cutting-edge business report writing: Responsible for compiling business reports? Learn how to select essential information and write top-quality, engaging reports.
• South African Sign Language – Beginner Level 1A: Would you like to communicate with Deaf colleagues and clients in SA Sign Language? Step into a new world with us.

Who would benefit from these courses? Anyone currently in business, administration or corporate environments. If you are moving into a new environment or position, and you need to expand your skillset, then these courses are for you.

“At the Comms Lab, we’re committed to building long-term relationships and always enhancing the quality of our offerings,” adds Pieters. “With our team of expert presenters, you can rest assured that you’re learning from the best in the business.”

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