Organisational communication course

"This course brings to life basic, everyday principles that can be implemented almost immediately. The lecturers have a deep knowledge of this industry and took an active interest in my communication needs." Xoli Makubalo, former radio producer for Primedia (702 and Cape Talk). She moved into corporate communications after attending our course.

Deborah Aremband, Nedbank Capital: "I found the course to be very practical. As the saying goes: "If you read something you forget it, if you hear something you remember it, and if you do something you understand it". That saying epitomises this course. We had to complete assignments based on what we had learnt and therefore left the course really understanding what we learnt. We received extremely constructive feedback that enabled us to visibly improve within the few days of the course. The course material is thorough and the Quo Vadis staff that run the course are professional and have many years of experience. They are happy to share examples of every aspect of the course and this makes the various elements memorable. I think this course may have taught me just as much in six days as my degree did in three years. I would strongly recommend the course to anyone commencing work in the field of communications". It is also great for those who wish to "top-up" or freshen their skills.

Content of the course includes:
- Principles of communication, and communication theory
- Basic reporting skills
- Basic presentation skills
- Writing understandable English and basic essential English applications
- Interviewing skills
- Sub-editing and editing
- Basic information on media liaison
- Basic information on the compilation and dissemination of media releases
- Advertorials/editorials
- Email "netiquette"
- Case studies
- The role of photography in communication

This six-day course runs over two sessions. Participants will only receive a certificate if both sessions are attended in full and all assignments have been submitted.

Session 1: 17-19 November 2015
Session 2: 7-9 December 2015

Good news: We have not increased the course fee since 2013. For more information and to register, contact us on +27 11 487 0026 or az.oc.sidavouq@sesruoc.

Date: 17 November 2015 to 09 December 2015
Time: 09:00 - 16:00
Venue: Johannesburg