The five-week course includes interactive lectures, application activities with individualized feedback in small groups, and 1:1 coaching.
- Interactive lectures are delivered by Dr. Tannenbaum and will include the principles of effective communication distilled from best practices and academic research. You will also have the opportunity to present in front of a small group of your peers in the program and receive live feedback from Dr. Tannenbaum.
- Individualized coaching sessions and video analyses provide specific observations about your communication strengths and opportunities for improvement.
Fall 2026 Schedule
| Session | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Elements of Powerful Communication | Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 5:00pm - 6:30pm ET |
| Application Activity: Speeches of Introduction | Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 5:00pm - 9:30pm ET* |
| Delivery Styles & Answering Questions | Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 5:00pm - 6:30pm ET |
| 1:1 Coaching Session 1 | Self-Scheduled | 30 minutes/person |
| Tactics to Persuade & Influence | Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 5:00pm - 6:30pm ET |
| Application Activity: Speech to Persuade or Influence Session 1 | Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | 5:00pm - 8:30pm ET** |
| Application Activity: Speech to Persuade or Influence Session 2 | Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 5:00pm - 8:30pm ET*** |
| 1:1 Coaching Session 2 | Self-Scheduled | 30 minutes/person |
| Application Activity: Final Speeches + Wrap Up | Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 5:00pm - 8:30pm ET**** |
*120 minutes per group. Groups 1 & 2 (~15 people): 5:00-7:00 p.m. ET; Groups 3 & 4 (~15 people): 7:30-9:30 p.m.
**90 minutes per group. Group 1 (7-8 people): 5:00-6:30 p.m. ET; Group 2 (7-8 people): 7:00-8:30 p.m. ET
***90 minutes per group. Group 3 (7-8 people): 5:00-6:30 p.m. ET; Group 4 (7-8 people): 7:00-8:30 p.m. ET
****90 minutes per group. Group 1 & 2 (15 people): 5:00-6:30pm ET; Groups 3 & 4 (15 people): 7:00-8:30pm. ET