Communications Courses in Washington, DC

Have you ever noticed that there are some people we just seem to get along with really easily, and then there are others that just rub us up the wrong way? We find ourselves talking at cross purposes & arguments & misunderstanding seem to erupt from nowhere.  Often, what’s at the root of this are our individual behavioral styles –...

To lead teams effectively, you need the skills and confidence to be able to coach, support, encourage and motivate members to succeed. All of this requires you have clear communication and a solid facilitation framework. In this interactive workshop, you'll recognize your role as a facilitator, including how to plan and prepare for a facilitated collaborative...

Now more than ever, digital marketing is at the forefront of communications for businesses and people alike. Digital Marketing is no longer optional - it is the industry standard. Now is the time to educate yourself on how to promote and sell by leveraging online marketing tactics. This course will ignite your curiosity surrounding the fundamentals...

Getting thanked for doing a 'good job' is nice, but thank you in a paycheck is much better! So why is that most women have such a hard time asking for a raise, or negotiating a higher salary with a new job offer? It’s crazy making, particularly when so much research shows that women are far more effective negotiators than men, with a much higher...

The thought of speaking in front of an audience can throw normally calm and confident people into a frenzy. In this workshop, participants will get expert coaching and feedback on ways to strengthen their public speaking skills, from techniques to ease frayed nerves to exercises designed to build confidence and improve focus. We’ll start the workshop...

Storytelling for Business People: Presentations to Elevator Pitches Not all pitches are created equal. You may think you’ve got a unique product, service or business idea but if you can’t tell a compelling story, your message will get lost in translation. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to use stories and narrative techniques to capture...

“Free and independent media underpin any vibrant democracy.” ― Oscar Auliq-Ice If we analyze the state of media, we understand the state of our national movements. In light of the election and the polarizing divisiveness of the “fake news” era, we are diving into the reality of media, specifically social impact media. Did your social...

This course offers a thorough background in the SketchUp Tools and Techniques most important to design professionals creating interiors.  The aim of this E-learning course is to systematically teach you a progression of tools so you’ll understand how to quickly and efficiently integrate SketchUp into your work flow.  Most importantly,...

Successful leadership starts with effective communication. In this course, students develop the communication strategies needed to motivate and persuade colleagues, employees and stakeholders. Through lecture, discussion and hands-on activities, students enhance their power by learning how to listen actively, target messages, influence an audience,...

Listening is a skill we constantly try to work on and improve. In this workshop series, long-time Upright Citizens Brigade and Magnet Theater performer Matt Evans will use improv as a tool to increase our levels of awareness and focus on other people. We'll work on your professional and social skills through fun exercises and improvised scenarios/scenes...

Students will improve their communication skills with other people in their workplace. The course is interactive, fast-paced, fun, and full of tips and techniques you can use immediately. Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of the Business Communication Styles and Techniques: Use different interpersonal communication styles and Techniques...

In this course students will understand the different methods of communication and how to make the most of each of them. Course Objectives For the better part of every day, we are communicating to and with others. Whether it’s the speech you deliver in the boardroom, the level of attention you give your spouse when they are talking to you, or...

Expressing yourself, your wants, and your emotions with regard to others. Saying no. Setting boundaries. Giving someone feedback. Checking in and regulating yourself and your emotions. Assertive communication is the most desired communication style: how do you build this when you find yourself playing small in relationships, career, and personal matters?...

Our Online Dialect Training class will train the actor to master dialects for stage and screen. Each 5-week session focuses on one specific dialect or accent. Examples are: Standard British (RP), Cockney, Irish (Belfast & Dublin), Scottish, Australian, American Southern (two distinct states). A phonetic approach is used to strengthen the ear and...

Here, we will learn how to “sell” your ideas to others based on the benefits of acting on them to introduce and reinforce the use of Action-Benefit Statements to motivate the audience. We will go over the value and practice of using language that is understandable and that speaks to the recipients’ interests. Using calls to action (CTA)....