Communication Foundations
Course Overview 
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Effective Communication: Develop communication skills across multiple mediums for clearer interactions.
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Active Listening: Enhance active listening and empathetic communication for better understanding.
Communication Challenges: Navigate challenges like language differences to improve clarity and inclusivity.
Digital Citizenship: Practice responsible online behavior and manage privacy effectively.
Conflict Resolution: Strengthen skills for assertive and respectful conflict resolution.
Course Badges
Speak, listen, connect. These badges show you've built the core skills of powerful, respectful communication—essential for every relationship.

Echo Sphinx – The Amplifier
This badge honors your discovery of how communication shapes the world. You’ve learned to listen, speak, and amplify with purpose.
Earn this badge by completing module 1 of this course.

Parrot – The Signal
This badge honors your ability to master spoken and unspoken signals. You’ve learned that words matter—but so do gestures, tone, and presence.
Earn this badge by completing module 2 of this course.

Deer – The Listener
This badge recognizes your growth in focused attention. You’ve learned to pause, listen, and take in the full message—not just the words.
Earn this badge by completing module 3 of this course.

Pulse Heron – The Bridge
This badge is for those who’ve learned to connect with clarity. Like the Pulse Heron, your words carry warmth and precision — building bridges with every message you send.
Earn this badge by completing module 4 of this course.
Meet the Course Creator,
Ashley Valentine
Ashley is an energetic and creative teacher from the United States who has committed her career to facilitating engaging and unique experiences for learners. She has presented at technology conferences, attended international learning summits, and is deeply passionate about ensuring that learning is both fun and meaningful. She has incorporated escape rooms, social media, experiential learning models, and hands-on techniques to engage Generation Z and prepare for Generation Alpha. An avid learner herself, Ashley holds two degrees in education and engages regularly in professional development so that she can build upon strategies and be responsive to student needs.
