Welcome to IDS 030: Communication Skills

An online course brought to you by IEDNC inc.

Communication Skills, offered by IEDNC Inc., is an online-based course designed to enhance interpersonal communicative skills in various contexts. Various strategies and techniques can be used to maximize effective communication in settings like family, work, counselling, etc. Through a series of modules and interlinking units, learn about the foundations of interpersonal communication, as well as its dimensions, applications, and usage for responding and creating meaningful messages. This course will focus on refining skills essential for the dynamic realm of communication and collaboration.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Course Overview

    • Communication Skills Overview

  • 2

    Module 1: Foundations of Interpersonal Communication

    • Unit 1.1: The Communication Process

    • Unit 1.2: Communication and the Self

    • Unit 1.3: Perceiving Others
  • 3

    Module 2: Creating and Responding to Messages

    • Unit 2.1: Emotions

    • Unit 2.2: Language

    • Unit 2.3a: Non-Verbal Communication

    • Unit 2.3b: Non-Verbal Communication

    • Unit 2.4a: Listening

    • Unit 2.4b: Listening
  • 4

    Module 3: Dimensions of Interpersonal Relationships

    • Unit 3.1: Dynamics of Interpersonal Relationships

    • Unit 3.2: Communication Climate

    • Unit 3.3a: Managing Conflicts

    • Unit 3.3b: Managing Conflicts
  • 5

    Module 4: Contexts of Interpersonal Communication

    • Unit 4.1: Communication with Family

    • Unit 4.2: Work, Group & Team Communication

  • 6

    Final Assessment

    • Final Assessment

Instructor(s)

Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator

Faiqua Khalid

A Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator, holding a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Food and Nutrition. During the 6+ years of practice as a dietitian, Faiqua has worked with a variety of clients - from general nutrition to healthy eating for chronic health conditions such as diabetes. She has helped thousands of patients with chronic disease management such as high blood sugars, cholesterol and blood pressure. Faiqua has a special interest in prediabetes and diabetes; and is passionate about educating patients so they become champions in their care. She believes in empowering patients with knowledge to make the right food decisions and is constantly motivated by patients' success stories. Aside from nutrition counselling, Faiqua enjoys recipe development, writing blogs and food photography.