Communications Certificate

Richard Bland College

Short-Term CertificateCIP: 09.0100

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Communications Certificate

Richard Bland College

Short-Term CertificateCIP: 09.0100

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Skills & Competencies

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Skills

WritingReading ComprehensionSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningSocial PerceptivenessTime ManagementActive LearningCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingPersuasionQuality Control AnalysisComplex Problem SolvingInstructingLearning StrategiesNegotiationMonitoring

Knowledge

English LanguageCommunications and MediaComputers and ElectronicsSales and MarketingCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementAdministrativeEducation and TrainingTelecommunicationsLaw and GovernmentPsychologyPersonnel and Human ResourcesMathematics

Abilities

Written ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityFluency of IdeasDeductive ReasoningOriginalityNear VisionInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingProblem SensitivityCategory FlexibilitySelective Attention

Tasks

Write fiction or nonfiction prose, such as short stories, novels, biographies, articles, descriptive
Develop factors such as themes, plots, characterizations, psychological analyses, historical environ
Revise written material to meet personal standards and to satisfy needs of clients, publishers, dire
Develop advertising campaigns for a wide range of clients, working with an advertising agency's crea
Vary language and tone of messages based on product and medium.
Present drafts and ideas to clients.
Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.
Read, evaluate and edit manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication, and confer with au
Respond to questions from the public.
Write text, such as headlines, stories, articles, editorials, or newsletters.
Respond to requests for information from the media or designate an appropriate spokesperson or infor
Plan or direct development or communication of programs to maintain favorable public or stockholder
Post and update content on the company's Web site and social media outlets.
Write commentaries, columns, or scripts, using computers.
Coordinate and serve as an anchor on news broadcast programs.
Examine news items of local, national, and international significance to determine topics to address
Read news flashes to inform audiences of important events.
Announce musical selections, station breaks, commercials, or public service information, and accept
Operate control consoles.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Identify and build relationships with potential donors.
Secure commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors.
Write and send letters of thanks to donors.
Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.
Manage fundraising budgets.
Develop fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs.
Manage stewardship activities to maintain connection with donors.
Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize i
Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate ac
Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.

Technology

Graphics or photo imaging softwareDocument management softwareDesktop publishing softwareVideo creation and editing softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareWord processing softwareMusic or sound editing softwareData base user interface and query softwareComputer based training softwareDevelopment environment softwareProject management softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareEnterprise application integration softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareElectronic mail software

Tools

Computer laser printersLaser facsimile machinesPersonal computersTablet computersCopy machinesDesktop computersLaptop computersTeleconferencing equipmentUniversal serial bus USB flash drivesVideoconferencing equipmentDigital still camerasDigital video camerasMulti-line telephone systemsPrecision rulersVideo editing equipmentPhotocopying equipmentCommunication headphonesCompact digital camerasDigital audio recordersDigital audio workstationsEditing consolesFlash disksHigh definition HD video camerasMicrophonesMobile broadcast unitsSatellite phonesAudio control consolesAudio playback equipmentCompact disk CD playersEarpieces

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