Designed for non-English speaking professionals, this learning series will help enhance interactions with colleagues by practicing effective communication in the English language. Focus on one or two modules, or take all four to receive a Certificate of Completion issued by the University of Windsor Continuing Education.
COURSES
Speaking
- Convey information in a clear, concise, accurate and culturally-appropriate format
- Use intonation and stress purposely
- Deliver informative and persuasive presentations
- Debate and negotiate to solve problems
Attendance and the completion of a listening test is required to successfully complete this class. Upon successful completion of this class, learners will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Format: Online, virtual classroom
Schedule: Sign up for our Interest List to be notified when this course becomes available.
Listening
- Understand general and specialized information
- Evaluate for credibility of stated and implied meaning
- Listen to assess credibility of argument
- Identify message highlights through intonation and word choice
- Recognize emphatic and idiomatic language
Attendance and the completion of a listening test is required to successfully complete this class. Upon successful completion of this class, learners will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Format: Online, virtual classroom
Schedule: Sign up for our Interest List to be notified when this course becomes available.
Writing
- Produce clearly structured and well-supported writing
- Express ideas accurately, precisely, and concisely
- Write for diverse audiences using appropriate format, tone, and style
Format: Online, virtual classroom
Schedule: Sign up for our Interest List to be notified when this course becomes available.
Reading
- Understand texts on professional topics
- Recognize text structure, purpose, and target audience
- Analyze visual information to make comparisons and inferences
- Compare for cultural perspectives
Format: Online, virtual classroom
Schedule: Sign up for our Interest List to be notified when this course becomes available.
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Interested in sending a member from your organization?
You may be eligible for the Canada-Ontario Job Grant as a way to off-set the cost.
Schedule: Expand above course to view schedule
Duration: 24 hours per course
Format: Online, virtual classroom with optional in-person guided practice
Course Fee: $500 + HST per course
In-person Guided Practice (optional): $100 + HST per course
- UWindsor alumni, staff, students, and Hire UWindsor Partners are eligible for a discount. Email continue@uwindsor.ca for the code.
Prerequisites: Minimum admission requirements include:
- Intermediate English Language Proficiency
Technical Requirements:
- Learners will require access to a computer with high-speed internet access.
- Class is delivered online through the Brightspace Learning Management System (for class materials and assignments) and Microsoft Teams for class meetings.
Brightspace and Microsoft Teams Requirements:
- A link will be provided through email prior to the first day of class so that you will have access to all course resources and streaming functions.
- Once you register for this class you will be issued a UWinID. Please activate your UWinID as soon as possible. Document your UWinID and password as you will need it to access Brightspace and Teams. If you have any issues, please contact continue@uwindsor.ca.
- Visit this site for Brightspace technical requirements.
About OSAP Micro-credentials Application
- This program is eligible for the OSAP Micro-credential application (OSAPMC).
- Participants must be registered into the program prior to applying for OSAPMC.
- Participants are obligated to pay their fees in full, or decide to withdraw at least one week prior to the course start date should they not receive OSAPMC.
- If this is the case, email continue@uwindsor.ca immediately to withdraw and request a refund.
- Register for this program accordingly to allow ample time for your application to be processed. It takes approximately 10-15 business days for the OSAPMC application to be processed.