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Communication has changed. The traditional rules for speaking and presenting, meeting coordination, influencing people, negotiating and selling ideas no longer apply in a world of Zoom, Skype, and other video and teleconferencing programs. This course reviews several concepts about virtual communications. Our goal is to give you tools that you can practice and perfect on your own.
This MOOC includes:
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STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS FOR A VIRTUAL AGE
Module 1 – Introduction to Virtual Teams and Virtual Communication
Module 2 – Virtual Meetings: Boring to Awesome
Module 3 – Influence, Power and Questioning Strategies in Virtual Collaboration
Module 4 – Speaking and Presenting a Virtual Context
Module 5 – Virtual Engagement
Delivered online by Coursera, this MOOC is one of the many ways U of T keeps you informed, inspired and in touch with alumni all over the world. Stay connected to your U of T community and never stop learning.
About the Lecturer
Ivan Wanis Ruiz is not your typical teacher, in fact he is not your typical anything. Beyond an instructor at the University of Toronto’s School of Continuing Studies he has worked in finance, marketing and HR. He is a sought-after trainer with clients that range the globe in industries as diverse as finance and banking to International Shipping to Global Oil and Gas.
When he is not teaching communication he is an event emcee and was the official host for the 2015 PanAm Games, the 2017 Invitctus Games and most recently the 2021 Fifa Arab Cub.
He is also the author of End Boring: A Tactical Approach to Communication and a professional salsa dancer! You can find out more about Ivan on his website: www.publicspeakinglab.com.
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The week of September 26 you’ll receive an email from Coursera with a link to access the course. If you don’t receive an email from Coursera within two business days after registration, please email [email protected]
To access the course, you’ll need to create an account on the Coursera website. Please follow these simple steps.
Computer Literacy
You need access to a camera and microphone on your computer as well as knowledge of the following skills to participate in this MOOC:
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You can use Coursera on computers and mobile devices like tablets and smartphones. Please note: when accessing the Coursera website (on approved browsers) using a mobile device, you’ll need to download the Coursera mobile app.
Having trouble with Coursera? Start by ensuring you’re using the most recent version of a supported browser or device.
Computer browsers supported by Coursera:
Note: If you’re using an older browser, updating your browser often solves the problem.
Contact Regional Alumni at [email protected]
This event is part of
U of T Alumni Online
U of T alumni online programming includes free Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs), the U of T alumni book club, and online lectures and webinars on a wide range of topics from health to computing to Indigenous Studies.
