Communicate as a professional short course

Have you heard of the four-sides model of communication? Join Prof Carel Jansen and learn the skills to incorporate this artful technique.

Register by 15 September to join the 29 September intake of this course.

OR click on our company name, SU Language Centre (Comms Lab), below.

What is the focus of this course?

This course offers an introduction to the communication knowledge and skills that professionals need to complete various communication tasks successfully. Afterward, you will be able to:
• analyse communication messages using a method known as the four-sides model of communication
• recognise and critically assess the argumentation in communication messages
• make your oral presentations even more engaging
• prepare and structure more effective professional conversations and apply basic techniques

A certificate of competence will be awarded following the successful completion of this course.

To ensure optimal learning, we limit the number of participants. The live online sessions are complemented by online learning, and certain aspects of the course are assessed.

Register by 15 September to join the 29 September intake of this course.

Visit this link to register: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Azv6pjwKWEKEM6Eg3_zTSKbNVXqMFe1KjmcgnG0D9FFUQTlTMTZDV1BZOVo2SFhRSDNKREhJTDk1Si4u&route=shorturl

OR click on our company name, SU Language Centre (Comms Lab), below.

Date: 06 October 2026 to 20 October 2026
Venue: Online, Stellenbosch
Cost: R4 100

Contact: Michelle Pieters
Company name: SU Language Centre (Comms Lab)
Email address az.ca.nus@pellehcim