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Communication and Relationship Building

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

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7 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Apply the principles of clear and professional workplace communication.

  • Identify diverse communication styles to effectively navigate complex workplace dynamics.

  • Build trust and psychological safety to foster collaboration and strong working relationships.

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March 2026

Assessments

7 assignmentsΒΉ

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Taught in English

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This course is part of the Skills for New Manager Success Specialization
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There are 3 modules in this course

This course is designed for managers who want to master the interpersonal and professional communication skills necessary to lead high-performing teams. Throughout the course, you’ll learn how to:

- Communicate with clarity and professionalism across verbal, written, and digital channels - Apply active listening and empathy to build deeper rapport and mutual understanding - Identify diverse communication styles and adapt your approach to navigate personality differences - Navigate difficult conversations and manage conflict while maintaining trust and psychological safety You’ll hear from organizational consultants with expertise in work psychology who share research-backed best practices to help new leaders succeed. You will demonstrations on how to rewrite unclear messages into professional communications and walk through real-world examples of effective listening. You'll also have access to interactive, scenario-based activities giving you the opportunity to practice navigating tension and building trust in a safe environment. By the end of the course, you’ll feel more confident in your ability to communicate effectively and build the strong professional relationships required for leadership success.

In this module, you will master the essentials of professional communication across verbal, written, and digital channels. You’ll learn to communicate with clarity and professionalism, apply active listening techniques, and use empathy to build mutual understanding and rapport within your team.

What's included

4 videos3 readings2 assignments

4 videosβ€’Total 11 minutes
  • Welcome to the Course!β€’1 minute
  • Behaviors and Tips for Professional Communicationβ€’1 minute
  • Email Etiquette and Digital Professionalismβ€’4 minutes
  • Active Listening & Empathy in Actionβ€’4 minutes
3 readingsβ€’Total 55 minutes
  • Principles of Clear, Concise, and Professional Communicationβ€’30 minutes
  • What Active Listening Looks Like in the Modern Workplaceβ€’15 minutes
  • Communication Foundations Toolkitβ€’10 minutes
2 assignmentsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Communication Foundations β€’30 minutes
  • Communication Foundationsβ€’30 minutes

This module explores the various communication styles present in the workplace and how they influence team dynamics. You’ll learn to identify these styles, navigate personality differences to resolve miscommunications, and apply structured frameworks for delivering and receiving constructive feedback.

What's included

3 videos3 readings3 assignments

3 videosβ€’Total 13 minutes
  • Understanding Communication Stylesβ€’3 minutes
  • Where Miscommunication Happens...and Whyβ€’4 minutes
  • Delivering Constructive Feedbackβ€’6 minutes
3 readingsβ€’Total 55 minutes
  • How Communication Styles Influence Workplace Dynamicsβ€’15 minutes
  • Strategies for Repairing Communication Breakdownsβ€’15 minutes
  • Giving Feedbackβ€’25 minutes
3 assignmentsβ€’Total 90 minutes
  • What's the Communication Style?β€’30 minutes
  • Communication Styles and Workplace Dynamicsβ€’30 minutes
  • Communication Styles and Workplace Dynamicsβ€’30 minutes

You will learn how to foster a culture of collaboration and psychological safety to strengthen professional relationships. This module provides strategies for building trust, promoting inclusion, and navigating difficult conversations while maintaining professionalism and respect.

What's included

4 videos3 readings2 assignments

4 videosβ€’Total 12 minutes
  • What Builds Strong Working Relationships at Workβ€’3 minutes
  • What Is Psychological Safety and Why It Mattersβ€’4 minutes
  • Difficult Conversations as Relationship Maintenanceβ€’4 minutes
  • Congratulations on your Course Completion!β€’1 minute
3 readingsβ€’Total 45 minutes
  • Everyday Communication Behaviors That Strengthen Relationshipsβ€’15 minutes
  • Communication Practices That Promote Collaboration and Inclusionβ€’15 minutes
  • Communicating with Respect During High-Stakes Conversationsβ€’15 minutes
2 assignmentsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Collaboration & Relationship Building β€’30 minutes
  • Collaboration & Relationship Building β€’30 minutes

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Minnesota State University, Mankato
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