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The Open University

Key skill assessment: communication

The Open University via OpenLearn

Overview

This course will be closing on 13 December 2023. You cancontinue your studies until this time and, once completed, your statement ofparticipation will continue to appear on your OpenLearn profile.Communication is part of everyone's life. Being able to communicate clearly and effectively orally, visually and in writing underpins nearly everything we do. This free course, Key skill assessment: communication, will help you recognise your strengths as well as the areas where you could improve. In developing and assessing your communication skills, you will learn to recognise, adapt and use your skills confidently and effectively in different situations and contexts.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Learning outcomes
  • 1 Information and communication
  • 1 Information and communication
  • 2 Sources of help
  • 2 Sources of help
  • 3 Key skills assessment courses
  • 3 Key skills assessment courses
  • 4 Structure of the assessment courses
  • 4 Structure of the assessment courses
  • 5 Effective communication
  • 5 Effective communication
  • 6 What you should present
  • 6 What you should present
  • 7 Part A: Evidencing skills to develop a strategy, monitor progress and evaluate performance
  • 7 Part A: Evidencing skills to develop a strategy, monitor progress and evaluate performance
  • 7.1 Evidence required
  • 7.2 Developing a strategy
  • 7.3 Monitoring your progress
  • 7.4 Evaluating your strategy and assessing your work
  • 8 Part B: Evidencing your communication skills
  • 8 Part B: Evidencing your communication skills
  • 8.1 Evidence required
  • 8.2 Extended written communication
  • 8.3 Synthesis of information
  • 9 Notes to help you complete your assessment
  • 9 Notes to help you complete your assessment
  • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgements

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