Voice and Writing Short Course

About this course

The course examines how to shape messages that are concise, clearly structured and suited to their purpose. Participants work on language, structure, pace, tone and volume, alongside the emotional aspects of speaking, including passion and fear. Teaching combines discussion and practical exercises in writing, speaking, listening and responding. Activities address storytelling, creating curiosity, reading the mood of a room, handling challenging questions and encouraging interaction. The course is available on campus or online.

What you'll learn

• Structure written and spoken messages for clarity and impact
• Apply techniques involving language, pace, tone and volume in delivery
• Use storytelling and curiosity to sustain audience engagement
• Listen and respond to the mood of a room during communication
• Handle challenging questions and create opportunities for interaction

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for professionals from any sector and at any level, including people who write regularly, present, host podcasts or speak in public. It suits participants who want to practise both written communication and spoken delivery in an interactive format.

• Relevant to client-facing and sales-oriented roles
• Suitable for people producing written content
• Includes practice for presenting, podcast hosting and public speaking