Effective Communicating

OCN Level 2 in Effective Communicating

Student Profile:This programme is designed for people who wish to improve their skill in selecting appropriate communication methods, and in delivering their message effectively.

Study Method:The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by post and email.

Tutor Support: You will receive full tutor support by e-mail and post for a full year from the day you receive the course. To complete this course it will take in the region of 90 study hours which can be spread over a 12 month period to suit the student.

Assessment: As you work through this course you are required to complete a series of tutor marked assignments, which you can then send to your tutor for marking. There is no word count for these assignments, however you do have to prove to your tutor that you have fully understood the question asked.

Qualification: On successful completion of all of the assignments throughout this course, you will receive a OCN Level 2 in Effective Business Communication.

OCNNWR provides validated courses through its provider organisations which must meet robust quality assurance standards. It is a licenced member of NOCN which is an approved awarding body licenced by QCA to offer accredited qualifications.


Course Outline:
Module 1: The Essentials of Communication · The Importance of Good Communication · Modes of Communication · The Key Elements of Communication· The Whole Message · What Does the Recipient Expect?
Module 2: Sending Informal Messages · Memoranda ('Memos') · Electronic Mail (Email) · Text Messages · Facsimiles or 'Faxes'
Module 3: Sending Formal Messages · Letters – The First Impression · Letters – Greetings and Sign-Off· The Details · Letters – Writing Clearly · Letters – Writing Accurately · Formal Emails · Reports and Proposals

Reviewing Formal Letters and Reports

Module 4: Two-Way Communication · The Telephone · Using the Answer Phone · Using the Mobile Phone · Face-to-Face Meetings
Module 5: Presentations · Presentation Skills· First Impressions,· Explaining Your Points Clearly Humour· Inviting Discussion · Ending the Presentation
Module 6: Advertising · Press Releases · Newspaper Advertisements · Direct Mail

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CODE FORMAT FULL PRICE DISCOUNTED PAY IN FULL PRICE INSTALMENTS A116 Paper £275.00 £248.00 6 Months at £45.84