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Develop Workplace Communication Strategies

Effective communication and information management are critical skills in today’s workplace. Develop Workplace Communication Strategies will give you the tools to understand how information is used, shared, and protected within organisations, and how it supports better decision-making and stronger team outcomes.
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Delivery Method
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Study Hours
15 hours
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Course Access
12 Months

Develop Workplace Communication Strategies

Effective communication and information management are critical skills in today’s workplace. Develop Workplace Communication Strategies will give you the tools to understand how information is used, shared, and protected within organisations, and how it supports better decision-making and stronger team outcomes.

In this online workplace commuinications course you’ll learn how to analyse information using frameworks like SWOT and PEST, develop communication strategies, and adapt your approach for different audiences—including clients, colleagues, and diverse stakeholders. The course also explores crisis communication, media engagement, and how to manage competing interests.

Practical skills in writing, editing, presenting, and mentoring will help you communicate with confidence, while a strong focus on privacy, legislation, and ethical responsibilities ensures you use information responsibly.

By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped to design effective communication plans, strengthen collaboration, and contribute to the continuous improvement of your organisation.

Printed learning materials are available for purchase for this course and can be ordered during enrolment.  

Course Structure
Develop Workplace Communication Strategies
  • Information is disseminated (internally and externally)
  • Forms of information
  • What information is used for
  • Developing better strategies
  • How information helps all employees
  • Internal information relating to organisational goals
  • Identifying information
  • Competitor analysis
  • PEST and SWOT analysis
  • Establish priorities from SWAT analysis
  • Effective communication
  • Accounting for specific needs and situations
  • Regulatory requirements
  • Privacy and Health legislation
  • Competing or conflicting interests
  • Duty of care
  • Policies and procedures
  • Obligations of organisations
  • Collecting personal information on staff
  • Interactions with clients
  • Respect for privacy and confidentiality
  • Staff obligations
  • Collaborative interactions
  • Requests for information
  • Providing information to external services
  • Conflicting and competing interests
  • Developing and implementing a communications strategy
  • Objectives of a communications strategy
  • Determining audiences
  • What needs to be communicated
  • Communication tools and activities
  • Evaluation and amendment
  • Communications policies and procedures
  • Communication plans
  • Crisis communications plans and teams
  • Team responsibilities during onset and during crisis
  • Media strategy
  • Adapting communication strategies
  • Stakeholders with disabilities
  • Culturally and linguistically diverse stakeholders
  • Developing processes and protocols
  • Communication and writing techniques
  • Preparing written information
  • Editing and proofreading documents
  • Staff presentations and meetings
  • Training activities
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Effective communication
  • Networking
  • Information systems
  • Continuous improvement
  • Review processes
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Estimated Duration
15 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment

Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.

Approval and Recognition

Australian Online Courses Pty Ltd is an approved and recognised member of IARC. The IARC is an International association that recognises quality and excellence in tertiary education providers.

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Career Outcomes

Professional development for individuals working or aspiring to work in the education or community services sectors.

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Graduation

A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.

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  • Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
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There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18 with a competent level of English. For those under 18, please complete the Parent/Guardian Consent Form before enrolling.

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