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09 February 2026  | 

Business Communication Skills (Online: WITS DigitalCampus)

Applications accepted until
26 January 2026
Short Course Coordinator:
Nozi Letswalo
Accreditation:
Certificate of Competence
Course dates
09 February 2026 -
Applications close
26 January 2026
Overview
This course prepares students to navigate the complex world of modern business communication with confidence and clarity. Students will explore the role of digitisation, social media, leadership styles, and intercultural dynamics in professional communication. Practical skills such as proposal writing, report preparation, personal branding, meeting management, and business presentations are developed through applied exercises and real-world scenarios. Students will also examine barriers to communication, analyse two-way models, and utilise information and communication technologies (ICTs) effectively. Ideal for entrepreneurs, entry-level employees, and students entering corporate or public sectors, this course enhances both strategic communication ability and digital fluency. A quality-assured certificate from the University of the Witwatersrand is issued on successful completion.
Duration
10 Weeks
Format
5 to 7 hours per week (8 weeks consecutive online lectures, one exam in week 10 )
Pricing
VAT Incl. = R19,926.00

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    The course content addresses the following topics: 

      • The relevance of digitisation in 21st-century business communication
      • Globalisation and business communication
      • Entrepreneurship and communication
      • Communication models
      • Social media and communication
      • Problem-solving and business communication
      • Barriers to communication
      • Verbal and non-verbal communication
      • Interpersonal and small group communication
      • Leadership styles and communication
      • Cultural identity and communication
      • Meeting protocol and documentation
      • Using information and communication technologies (ICTs) effectively in business communication
      • Personal branding in communication
      • Effective communication in reports
      • Using graphics in business communication and presentations
      • Preparing a business plan for a new business concept
      • Tenders and proposals
      • Writing an executive summary
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