Program Overview

Program Overview

The provided markdown content contains information about various university programs, including "Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking" and "Exercising Leadership: Foundational Principles." These programs are offered by Harvard University and are available on the edX platform.

Program Details

Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking

• Course Length: 8 weeks
• Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per week
• Featuring faculty from: Harvard Faculty of Arts & Sciences
• Description: This course helps students analyze and apply rhetorical structure and style, appreciate the relevance of persuasive communication in their own lives, and understand how to persuade and recognize when someone is trying to persuade them.
• Learning Outcomes:
  • Learn when and how to employ a variety of rhetorical devices in writing and speaking.
  • Understand how to differentiate between argument and rhetorical technique.
  • Learn how to write a persuasive opinion editorial and short speech.
• Delivery: The course will be delivered via edX and connect learners around the world.

Exercising Leadership: Foundational Principles

• Time Commitment: 2-3 hours a week
• Description: This course is part of a Professional Certificate Series and can be bundled together with other courses to receive a Professional Certificate at a discounted price.
• Faculty: James Engell, Gurney Professor of English and Professor of Comparative Literature, Harvard University

Program Type

• Individual Courses
• Learning Paths
• Organizations Training
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Topics

• Technology & Innovation
• Leadership & Communication
• Health Care
• Arts & Humanities
• Business & Management
• Education
• Government
• Law
• Science & Mathematics

Professional Certificate Series

• The courses can be bundled together to receive a Professional Certificate at a discounted price.
• Duration: 3 Months
• Number of Courses: 2

Testimonials

• "This course made me realize Rhetoric is a superpower and it helped me use my voice for good." - Joshua S.
• "This course, has had significant impact on both the personal development and professional goals. It has boosted my confidence public speaking and sharpen my writing skills which has directly supported my growth in the marketing and communication field." - Timothy O.

Ways to Take the Course

• Audit or Pursue a Verified Certificate
• Verified Certificate: $209, provides unlimited access to full course materials, activities, tests, and forums.
• Audit: Free, access to select course material, activities, tests, and forums, but no certificate is provided.