# Communication and Connection (Self-Paced)

Canonical URL: <https://www.nobledesktop.com/classes/communication-and-connection>

## Overview

This course focuses on developing fundamental communication skills that are crucial in both personal and professional settings. You'll learn how to build connections, make effective requests, and manage conflicts with strategies such as negotiation and emotional intelligence. With a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), you'll also explore the art of public speaking and body language to improve how you express yourself and interact with others.

- **How to Build Connections** : Learn strategies to establish strong, meaningful relationships that foster trust and communication. This will help you connect with colleagues and clients in a way that promotes long-lasting, productive partnerships.
- **Making Requests Clearly** : Discover how to express your needs with clarity and precision, ensuring that your requests are understood and actionable. Develop the skills to communicate your expectations professionally while maintaining respect and courtesy.
- **Engaging in Conflict Management and Negotiation** : Gain insights into resolving conflicts constructively, turning challenges into opportunities for collaboration. Learn key negotiation techniques to facilitate positive outcomes in high-pressure situations.
- **Building Emotional Intelligence** : Develop the ability to understand and manage emotions, both your own and others, to improve interactions in professional settings. This will enhance your ability to handle workplace challenges with patience and empathy.

## What you'll learn

- How to build connections
- Make requests
- Engage in conflict management and negotiation
- How to build your emotional intelligence
- Collaborate with diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
- The art of public speaking and body language

## Instructors

### Dan Rodney — School Director, Instructor, & Senior Course Developer

Dan Rodney has been a designer and web developer for over 20 years, creating coursework and leading innovative training initiatives at Noble Desktop. He teaches courses covering Figma, HTML & CSS, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Power BI. Dan has also been at the forefront of integrating AI into design and business workflows, spearheading Noble Desktop’s latest AI course offerings. In addition to teaching and curriculum development, he writes custom scripts for InDesign (Make Book Jacket, Proper Fraction Pro, and more) and works with automation and AI-driven tools in his free time. You can find Dan on X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Facebook, and at danrodney.com.

Learn more about [Dan Rodney's](/dan-rodney) background and expertise.

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $329