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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

The Communication Skills Course is a massive open online course that discusses the need for excellent skills in communication like speaking and writing skills to be successful professionals in the field of Library Science. The course helps learners to polish their interpersonal skills and manage relationships at best.

The Communication Skills Training Course is a 4 credit course taught at the postgraduate level. The comprehensive course is coordinated by Dr. Zuchamo Yanthan from the faculty of Library and Information Sciences, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi. The course is taught over 12 weeks with the help of video lectures by experts.

The Communication Skills Course offered on the Swayam portal helps learners to understand the essence of effective speaking skills, reading skills and presentation skills in order to work effectively with people. The course will help learners to develop good writing skills, create personal profiles and excel at job interviews.

The Highlights

  • Postgraduate level
  • 12 weeks duration
  • 4 credits
  • 17 units
  • Video lectures by experts
  • Improve language skills

Programme Offerings

  • 12 weeks
  • 4 Credits
  • video lectures

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability
no

What you will learn

Communication skillsReading SkillsWriting skillsPresentation skillsLanguage skills

After completing the Communication Skills Online Course, you will gain knowledge about the following topics:

  • The fundamentals of communication
  • Steps to prepare for job interviews
  • Core skills required at the workplace
  • Basic writing skills for communication
  • Ways to communicate with customers
  • Advanced writing skills

Admission Details

Follow the given steps to enroll in the Communication Skills Courses:

Step 1: Click on the URL given below -https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec21_ge05/preview

Step 2: Click on the sign-in/register option present at the top right side corner of the page.

Step 3: When the page opens, create a new account by entering your username, password and email id.

Step 4: You will get a verification code on the registered email address.

Step 5: Verify your credentials and complete the application process.

The Syllabus

  • The Basics

  • Social Skills
  • Introducing the Institution

  • Your Profile
  • Preparing your Portfolio

  • Preparing your Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  • The Job Interview

  • Presentation Skills

  • Telephone Skills
  • Group Discussion

  • Body Language

  • Writing Skills: Some Basic Guidelines

  • Internal Correspondence at the Workplace
  • External Correspondence at the Workplace

  • Basic Features of Proposals

  • Writing Reports

  • Questionnaire Methods

Instructors

IGNOU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: In how many days can I finish the online course?

The Communication Skills course is of 12 weeks duration.

2: Will I get a job in libraries through placement after the course?

No, the Communication Skills Online Course does not offer placement support to learners.

3: How many credits do the students get after doing the course?

The total number of credits provided by the course is 4.

4: Which institution is offering the Communication Skills course?

The Communication Skills Training Course is provided by the Indira Gandhi National Open University

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