Develop a strategic approach to communication that reaches and influences the right audience.
8 weeks, 6-8 hrs/week,
entirely online
Weekly modules,
flexible learning
A digital certificate of completion
from the Columbian
College at GW
You’re a media, marketing or communications professional who recognizes that strategic communication is the key differentiator in persuasive and influential engagement with internal and external stakeholders
You want to elevate your written, visual and presentation skills and develop the skills to communicate successfully during times of crisis in order to limit reputational damage
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A practical strategic communication plan that you can immediately implement in your business.
2
An understanding of how to use data-driven insights for more effective communication strategies.
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The ability to drive company objectives and gain a competitive advantage with the right messaging for the right audience.
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An understanding of the key factors of persuasive communication and the use of media strategies for maximum impact.
Over the duration of this online short course, you’ll work your way through the following modules:
MODULE 2:
Persuasion and influence
Explain why strategic communicators should stop informing and start persuading.
MODULE 3:
Framing and agenda-setting
Compare strategies that influence what topics people think about, and how people think about those topics.
MODULE 4:
Media strategies
Describe the strategic value of employing hybrid media within communications.
MODULE 6:
Data-driven insights for communication
Evaluate the strategic value of applying data-driven insights to communications.
MODULE 7:
Strategic visual communication
Design visual communication elements that could be used to enhance the effectiveness of your strategic communication.
MODULE 8:
Compiling a strategic communication plan
Present a strategic communication plan that advances your strategic objectives.
Peter Loge
Associate Professor, The George Washington University
Loge is an associate professor of media and public affairs at the George Washington University, the founding director of the Project on Ethics in Political Communication, a writer, and a strategic communication consultant.
David Karpf
Associate Professor, The George Washington University
Karpf is an associate professor of media and public affairs at the George Washington University. His work focuses on strategic communication practices of political associations in America, with a particular interest in Internet-related strategies.
This online short course from the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences at the George Washington University is delivered in collaboration with online education provider, GetSmarter. Join a growing community of global professionals who have already benefited from the opportunity to:
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Experience a flexible but structured approach to online education as you plan your learning around your life to meet weekly milestones