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WEEKEND ADULT SCHOOL

Learn how to speak, read and write correct English on Saturdays at PICMAC Adult School, Ibadan

We offer the following:
* Reading, writing and speaking classes for adults who did not go to school
* Remedial classes for those who did not finish primary or secondary school
* Tutorial classes for adults who want to write GCE/NECO/NABTEB
* Public speaking classes for adults who want to communicate in English fluently
* Private coaching class and online class also available

For more information please contact:
PICMAC Adult School
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Challenge, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Tel: +234-8101809463; +234-8180495451 | Whatsapp: +234-8180495451
Email: picmaccollege@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/picmacofficial
www.instagram.com/picmacofficial
www.tiktok.com/picmacofficial
www.picmac.com.ng

Are you a university, polytechnic or secondary school graduate who wants to acquire professional skills?

Do you work in the media and communications industry and wants to upgrade your knowledge and skills?

Make your dreams come through. Get trained. Get certified and get the job. Our professional development training programmes are suitable for those who are just trying to enter their chosen profession and needs the knowledge and basic skills needed to be effective and efficient in that particular profession. And also for those already in their chosen professions and would like to enhance their skills and update their existing knowledge through acquisition of latest skills needed for them to function properly in today’s world.

Our intensive, hands-on and in-depth professional training programme include:

* Journalism and Media Studies
* Public Relations and Advertising
* Photojournalism and Photography
* Radio and Television Broadcasting
* Graphics and Publicity Design
* Public Speaking and Presentation
* Video Production and Editing
* Audio Production and Editing

FOR WHOM?

University, polytechnic, or secondary school graduate who wants acquire a professional skill.

COURSE BENEFITS

* Personal Development
* Gain the skills and competence essential for efficient job delivery
* Become a qualified and certified professional in the interested field
* Enhance your opportunity of gaining good employment in the government and private sectors
* Get trained by experienced and professional instructors
* Internship and mentoring after training
* Access to free seminars and free media tours

For details and registration please contact:
Pinnacle College of Media, Arts and Communication (PICMAC)
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Challenge, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Tel: +234-8101809463; +234-8180495451 | Whatsapp: +234-8180495451
Email: picmaccollege@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/picmacofficial
www.instagram.com/picmacofficial
www.tiktok.com/picmacofficial
www.picmac.com.ng

Join us for another interesting edition of CHILD ABUSE ALERT with Cyril Isi on CTCD Radio, Ibadan. You don’t want to miss the informative stories on child abuse that made the headlines and the exchange of ideas and opinions between the program host, guest speaker and the listeners/callers.

TOPIC: PUNISHMENT FOR EMPLOYING A CHILD AS HOUSE HELP

FEATURE STORY: HOW A LADY WAS ARRESTED FOR BEATING HER 9-YEAR-OLD HOUSEHELP TO DEATH IN ENUGU

DATE: Saturday 14th January, 2023

TIME: 1pm – 2pm

PROGRAMME HOST: The programme is hosted by Cyril Isi. Cyril is a Media Practitioner, Public Speaker, Educator and Child Protection and Safeguarding Officer. He is a versatile communicator, youth mentor, and human capacity developer. He is the Founder Trustee of the Centre for Total Child Development, an NGO that engages, empower and equip children to fulfil God’s plan and purpose for their lives.

You can listen to the show on Anchor at www.anchor.fm/ctcdradio. You can also get update on the programme on facebook at www.facebook.com/ctcdradio. To join the conversation please call/sms/whatsapp: 08180495451. Follow us on all our social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @ctcdradio. This edition of the show will also be available as podcast on Anchor and Spotify.

For sponsorship and advert consideration please contact the Cyril Isi on: 08180495451. Follow, like or message the Presenter/Host on: facebook, instagram, twitter and youtube @cyrilisi

Are you planning to write WAEC GCE, NECO GCE OR NABTEB GCE this year? Let’s help you PREPARE and PASS your GCE exams in flying colours.

Our Adult GCE classes are designed for adult learners (from ages 19 – 70) looking to continue their education, retrain or develop within their career.

We support learners to improve their knowledge in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere at our training centre.

Morning, evening and weekend classes are available giving you the flexibility to choose a timetable that suits you.

If you have not already gotten your o’level results or your o’level result is not complete, then this is a great opportunity for you. So take advantage of this opportunity and further your education.

Intensive tutorial starts from January.

If you are an adult and you find it difficult to read, write or speak correct English, we have a special class for you. Contact us today let’s help you achieve your dream.

For more information please contact:
PICMAC ADULT SCHOOL
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Challenge, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Tel: +234-8101809463; +234-8180495451 | Whatsapp: +234-8180495451
Email: picmaccollege@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/picmacofficial
www.instagram.com/picmacofficial
www.tiktok.com/picmacofficial
www.picmac.com.ng

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Join us for another interesting edition of CHILD ABUSE ALERT with Cyril Isi on CTCD Radio, Ibadan. You don’t want to miss the informative stories on child abuse that made the headlines and the exchange of ideas and opinions between the program host, guest speaker and the listeners/callers.

TOPIC: 12 WAYS TO HELP CHILDREN AVOID BEING VICTIMS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE

FEATURE STORY: HOW A 75-YEAR-OLD MAN WAS ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY RAPING AND IMPREGNATING A 13-YEAR-OLD GIRL IN ANAMBRA

DATE: Saturday 7th January, 2023

TIME: 1pm – 2pm

PROGRAMME HOST: The programme is hosted by Cyril Isi. Cyril is a Media Practitioner, Public Speaker, Educator and Child Protection and Safeguarding Officer. He is a versatile communicator, youth mentor, and human capacity developer. He is the Founder Trustee of the Centre for Total Child Development, an NGO that engages, empower and equip children to fulfil God’s plan and purpose for their lives.

You can listen to the show on Anchor at www.anchor.fm/ctcdradio. You can also get update on the programme on facebook at www.facebook.com/ctcdradio. To join the conversation please call/sms/whatsapp: 08180495451. Follow us on all our social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @ctcdradio. This edition of the show will also be available as podcast on Anchor and Spotify.

For sponsorship and advert consideration please contact the Cyril Isi on: 08180495451. Follow, like or message the Presenter/Host on: facebook, instagram, twitter and youtube @cyrilisi

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Vacancies at Onus Communications Academy, Ibadan. Please check flyers for details.

ADULT GCE (WAEC, NECO AND NABTEB) CLASS – 2023

Are you planning to write GCE (WAEC, NECO or NABTEB) in 2023? Let’s help you prepare and PASS your GCE exams in one sitting.

FOR WHOM: The Adult GCE class is open to adults of all ages (18 - 70 years) who want to have secondary school results
TIME: Morning & Evening Classes available
RESUMPTION: Class starts from January 2023

Adult English Speaking, Reading & Writing Classes also Available

For more information please contact:
PICMAC ADULT SCHOOL
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Challenge, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Tel: +234-8101809463; +234-8180495451 | Whatsapp: +234-8180495451
Email: picmaccollege@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/picmacofficial
www.instagram.com/picmacofficial
www.tiktok.com/picmacofficial
www.picmac.com.ng

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN PUBLIC SPEAKING AND PRESENTATION

Nothing succeeds like the ability to speak with impact. From casual conversations to boardroom presentations, there’s no limit to the effect you can achieve and the goals you can accomplish when you speak clearly, confidently, and convincingly.

Inform or impress, persuade or provoke, intrigue or inspire. This Public Speaking and Presentation practical and hands-on training emphasizes the special skills you need to achieve maximum effectiveness in personal and career advancement.

The key areas you will cover include:
* The Fundamentals of Communication
* The Process, Act and Art of Public Speaking
* Presentation Techniques on Stage, Radio, Television and other platforms
* Diction, Elocution, Articulation and Vocabulary Development
* Content Creation and Podcasting
* Speech Writing & Delivery for Professionals
* Using Humor, Visual Aids and Powerpoint for Presentation
* Overcoming the fear of Public Speaking
* And more

FOR WHOM?

University, polytechnic, or secondary school graduate who wants to acquire professional skills in Radio and Television Broadcasting.

For registration please contact:

Pinnacle College of Media, Arts and Communication (PICMAC)
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Challenge, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Tel: +234-8101809463; +234-8180495451 | Whatsapp: +234-8180495451
Email: picmaccollege@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/picmacofficial
www.instagram.com/picmacofficial
www.tiktok.com/picmacofficial
www.picmac.com.ng

New class starts in January, 2022

This course is designed to provide you with a holistic view of Radio and Television Broadcasting. During the course, you’ll develop understanding of the roles that radio and television play in every aspect of society. But it’s not just about the theory – you’ll also build a portfolio of work by planning and implementing radio programmes, television programmes and other kinds of broadcast media content for all sorts of media platforms. Hands-on experience will be vital to your learning. You will be able to work on live shows presentation from our industry facilitators, as well as both individual and group projects, and student competitions.

The key areas you will cover include:
* Basics of broadcast journalism
* Programme planning and development
* News psychology, sourcing, scripting and presentation
* Conducting interviews – personality, vox-pop, etc
* Production and scripting for radio and television
* Presentation techniques
* Use of English, diction and elocution
* Camera and microphone management
* Project, practice and partnership
* And more

FOR WHOM?

University, polytechnic, or secondary school graduate who wants to acquire professional skills in Radio and Television Broadcasting.

For registration please contact:

Pinnacle College of Media, Arts and Communication (PICMAC)
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Challenge, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Tel: +234-8101809463; +234-8180495451 | Whatsapp: +234-8180495451
Email: picmaccollege@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/picmacofficial
www.instagram.com/picmacofficial
www.tiktok.com/picmacofficial
www.picmac.com.ng

Get professional training at affordable price

This creative course covers in detail advertising and publicity design. The course will take you through the process of visual communication and problem solving through the use of type, space, image and color. You will learn how to create the following type of designs: identity (logos and branding), publications (magazines, newspaper and books), print advertisements, flyers, posters, billboards, website graphics and elements, signs and products packaging.

This course is designed for individuals who are interested in building a career in advertising and publicity design, those already working in the media, students, entrepreneurs, corpers etc

FOR WHOM?

University, polytechnic, or secondary school graduate who wants to acquire professional skills in Advertising and Publicity Design.

For registration and enquiries please contact:
Pinnacle College of Media, Arts and Communication (PICMAC)
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Challenge, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Tel: +234-8101809463; +234-8180495451 | Whatsapp: +234-8180495451
Email: picmaccollege@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/picmacofficial
www.instagram.com/picmacofficial
www.tiktok.com/picmacofficial
www.picmac.com.ng

This professional training is designed to provide you with a holistic view of public relations and advertising. During the training, you’ll develop understanding of the roles that public relations and advertising play in every aspect of society. But it’s not just about the theory – you’ll also build a portfolio of work by planning and implementing campaigns, producing adverts and other kinds of promotional content for all sorts of media.

The key areas you will cover in public relations include:
* General principles of public relations
* Public Relations activities
* Tools of public relations
* Public relations events
* Planning public relations campaign
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills in public relations
* Crisis management
* Ethical issues in public relations
* Careers in public relations
* Social media marketing and advertising
* And more

The key areas you will cover in advertising include:
* brand strategy
* creative campaign development
* media planning and advertising research
* copywriting and advertising production techniques
* advertising agency
* laws and ethics of advertising
* print, broadcast and new media
* media production
* social media marketing and graphics design
* and more

FOR WHOM?

University, polytechnic, or secondary school graduate who wants to acquire professional skills in Journalism.

For registration and enquiries please contact:
Pinnacle College of Media, Arts and Communication (PICMAC)
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Challenge, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Tel: +234-8101809463; +234-8180495451 | Whatsapp: +234-8180495451
Email: picmaccollege@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/picmacofficial
www.instagram.com/picmacofficial
www.tiktok.com/picmacofficial
www.picmac.com.ng

Registration in progress

This course will equips you with an understanding of the principles and practice of journalism: how to recognize good stories, gather facts through skillful interviewing and research, develop sources, craft welcoming leads and satisfying endings, and create news and feature articles that inform and engage readers. Rewriting to achieve mastery is particularly emphasized.

The key areas you will cover include:
* Fundamentals of journalism
* Press laws and ethics
* News gathering, news writing and news reporting
* Conducting interviews – personality, vox-pop, etc
* Grammar and style of news writing
* Blogging
* Introduction to mass media
* And more

FOR WHOM?

University, polytechnic, or secondary school graduate who wants to acquire professional skills in Journalism.

For registration and enquiries please contact:
Pinnacle College of Media, Arts and Communication (PICMAC)
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Challenge, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Tel: +234-8101809463; +234-8180495451 | Whatsapp: +234-8180495451
Email: picmaccollege@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/picmacofficial
www.instagram.com/picmacofficial
www.tiktok.com/picmacofficial
www.picmac.com.ng

This course is designed for individuals who want to improve their use of English skills in all areas and increase their confidence using English in everyday situations. Upon completion of the training students should be able to communicate with a greater understanding of the English language structure, including: grammar points, English sounds and intonation patterns, reading skills, writing fluency and conversation skills.

The key areas that will be covered include:
* Standard English Expressions
* Oral Communication: Phonetics, Diction and Elocution
* Grammar and Syntax
* Writing Techniques: Writing Correct Sentences
* Reading Comprehension and Techniques
* Vocabulary Development

FOR WHOM?

University, polytechnic, or secondary school graduate who wants improve their communications skills and use of English as a second language.

For registration and enquiries please contact:
Pinnacle College of Media, Arts and Communication (PICMAC)
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Challenge, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Tel: +234-8101809463; +234-8180495451 | Whatsapp: +234-8180495451
Email: picmaccollege@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/picmacofficial
www.instagram.com/picmacofficial
www.tiktok.com/picmacofficial
www.picmac.com.ng

Are you a university, polytechnic or secondary school graduate who wants to acquire professional skills?

Do you work in the media and communications industry and wants to upgrade your knowledge and skills?

Make your dreams come through. Get trained. Get certified and get the job. Our professional development training programmes are suitable for those who are just trying to enter their chosen profession and needs the knowledge and basic skills needed to be effective and efficient in that particular profession. And also for those already in their chosen professions and would like to enhance their skills and update their existing knowledge through acquisition of latest skills needed for them to function properly in today’s world.

Our intensive, hands-on and in-depth professional training programme include:

* Journalism and Media Studies
* Public Relations and Advertising
* Photojournalism and Media Studies
* Radio and Television Broadcasting
* Information Communication Technology
* Advertising and Publicity Design
* Public Speaking and Presentation
* Use of English and Communication Skills

FOR WHOM?

University, polytechnic, or secondary school graduate who wants acquire a professional skill.

COURSE BENEFITS

* Personal Development
* Gain the skills and competence essential for efficient job delivery
* Become a qualified and certified professional in the interested field
* Enhance your opportunity of gaining good employment in the government and private sectors
* Get trained by experienced and professional instructors
* Internship and mentoring after training
* Access to free seminars and free media tours

For details and registration please contact:
Pinnacle College of Media, Arts and Communication (PICMAC)
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Challenge, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Tel: +234-8101809463; +234-8180495451 | Whatsapp: +234-8180495451
Email: picmaccollege@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/picmacofficial
www.instagram.com/picmacofficial
www.tiktok.com/picmacofficial
www.picmac.com.ng

* Do you have a passion for broadcasting?
* Are you in need of a platform to showcase your broadcast skills?
* Do you have a great content and can’t wait to have the world listen to you?
* Are you eager to garnish your delivery?
* Are you dedicated and ready to learn the concept of broadcasting?

Good News! Here is a life changing opportunity to make your dream a reality. Pinnacle College of Media, Arts and Communication, Ibadan is organizing a one week Intensive Boot Camp on Radio Presentation to be followed by one month mentorship and/or internship.

In this intensive one week training, you will learn:
* How to create, produce and grow a radio programme
* Radio presentation techniques
* How to sound professional, engaging and in control when presenting
* How to script a radio show
* How to use microphone, mixing console and other equipment for broadcast
* How to interview all kind of radio guest
* Ethics of radio broadcasting and the NBC Codes
* How to audio recording and editing softwares like a pro
* How to record, edit and produce a radio show with a smartphone
* Diction for radio presenters
* How to get radio jobs
* And more

For more details and registration please contact:
Pinnacle College of Media, Arts and Communication (PICMAC)
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Challenge, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Tel: +234-8101809463; +234-8180495451 | Whatsapp: +234-8180495451
Email: picmaccollege@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/picmacofficial
www.instagram.com/picmacofficial
www.tiktok.com/picmacofficial
www.picmac.com.ng

LUNCH YOUR PODCAST – HOW TO START AND RUN A STANDARD PODCAST IN ONE WEEK

Learn how to conceptualize, design, produce, publish and monetize your podcast

Are you a public speaker, a pastor, a trainer, a broadcaster, a school teacher, an activist, a mentor/coach, a student?

Do you have content, message or information that you want the world to know about?

Are you looking for the cheapest and most affordable way to pass your message across to the world?

Do you want to come out of obscurity and be in limelight – be heard and be seen?

If your answer is yes to all the above questions, then this PODCAST TRAINING is specially tailored for you.

At PINNACLE COLLEGE, we have packaged a one week intensive and comprehensive training that can help you to plan, create, launch and grow your podcast. This one-on-one professional training, will take you through all the process necessary for creating a professional podcast.

In this training, we will cover the following:

1. Planning for Success: Here we will help you set up your podcast for success. If you have an idea of what you want to talk about, we will help you to polish it. If you don’t have any idea, we will help you come up with an idea that is perfect for you.

2. Equipment: The equipment you will use for podcasting can either make or mar your podcast. We will take you through all the tools, tech and equipment necessary for producing a podcast and how to use them effectively. We will also show you how to use only your smartphone to record, edit, produce and launch your podcast. This is as easy as ABC.

3. Presenting: We will teach you how to present your podcast like a pro. We take you through the preparation techniques, how to script your podcast, how to sound calm, confident and in control, how to connect with your audience with your voice and how to sound professional, engaging and in control when co-hosting your show.

4. Recording: Here we will take you through the tips and tricks of different recording options and how you can get audio with the highest possible quality. You will also learn how to record your show with people from different locations.

5. Editing & Production: You will learn how to edit your recorded audio either on your smartphone or with a computer system. We will show you how to use the best editing app and softwares and how to make your podcast sound polished and professional and get it ready to be uploaded to your podcast host.

6. Uploading: We will take you through the various steps to release your first podcast episode, how to tag your podcast mp3s and create a podcast logo and how to upload your episode and get it into directories like Apple podcasts, Google podcasts and Spotify.

7. Growing your audience. The more people listen to your podcast, the more return on investment you get. We will put you through the different ways to promote your podcast, get more eyes and ears on your podcast and increase your podcast rating online. You will be taught how to use social media for this purpose.

8. Monetising: We will show you the various strategies to make money from your podcast like selling ads, getting sponsors and find people to invest in your show.

DURATION: One week

VENUE: Training can be held ONSITE (Physical class) at our training centre in Ibadan or ONLINE via ZOOM and whatsapp..

For registration please contact:

Pinnacle College of Media, Arts and Communication (PICMAC)
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Challenge, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Tel: +234-8101809463; +234-8180495451 | Whatsapp: +234-8180495451
Email: picmaccollege@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/picmacofficial
www.instagram.com/picmacofficial
www.tiktok.com/picmacofficial
www.picmac.com.ng

Special Weekend Adult School – SATURDAYS

ARE YOU STRUGGLING TO SPEAK, READ OR WRITE ENGLISH LANGUAGE?

STRUGGLE NO MORE!

Speak, write, read and interact excellently in English language in 3 months

* Reading, writing and speaking classes for adults who did not go to school
* Remedial classes for primary and secondary school dropouts
* Tutorial classes for adults who want to write GCE/NECO/NABTEB
* Public Speaking classes for adults who want to communicate in English fluently in Public
* Morning, Evening and Weekend classes available

For more information please contact:
PICMAC ADULT SCHOOL
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Challenge, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Tel: +234-8101809463; +234-8180495451 | Whatsapp: +234-8180495451
Email: picmaccollege@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/picmacofficial
www.instagram.com/picmacofficial
www.tiktok.com/picmacofficial
www.picmac.com.ng

LEARN A CREATIVE SKILL. MASTER THE TOOLS OF THE TRADE. CREATE A NEW STREAM INCOME. BECOME FINANCIALLY INDEPENDENT.

Do you want to learn a creative skill that can help you create a new stream of income and become financially independent?

Do you want to upgrade your skills by empowering yourself with new set of creative skills?

If yes, this is a perfect opportunity to learn any of the following creative skills at Onus Communications Academy, Ibadan.

* Photography
* Videography
* Graphics Design
* Computer Application

In this training, you will learn:

* The fundamentals with hands-on, project-based approach. Training is 100% practical.

* Flexible procedural workflow that allows you to come up with creative concepts with ease using the skills you will learn.

* Countless tips and tricks

* Best industry practices and many more

And also a certificate of completion will be offered at the end of the training.

Seize this opportunity and achieve your dream.

DURATION: 3 months (Full time or part time)

APPLICATION FORM: N5,000

VENUE: Training can be held ONSITE at our training centre in Ibadan. ONLINE training also available via ZOOM and whatsapp. Group (In-house) training is also available.

For registration please contact:

Pinnacle College of Media, Arts and Communication (PICMAC)
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Challenge, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Tel: +234-8101809463; +234-8180495451 | Whatsapp: +234-8180495451
Email: picmaccollege@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/picmacofficial
www.instagram.com/picmacofficial
www.tiktok.com/picmacofficial
www.picmac.com.ng

Are you a public speaker, a CEO, an Employer, a Sales Representatives, a Pastor, an Online Trainer, a School Teacher, an Author, a student, or a Mentor/Coach?

Would you want stand out during your online and onsite presentations? Would you like to engine the power of visualization in your presentations? Then, this course is for you.

Register now for our Powerpoint Presentation Course. This course will help you to present your next event like a the Pro you will learn to be.

In this course, you will learn:

* How to work with slides and theme
* How to adding and format text
* How to effectively use animation and transitions
* How to add and edit pictures & cliparts
* How to create tables, charts & smart arts
* How to add audio & video clips
* How to create an album
* How to create a slideshow
* How to add music to a slideshow
* Tips for making a presentation
* Best industry practices and many more

And also certificate of completion will be offered at the end of the course.

Seize this opportunity and become a Powerpoint presentation expert.

DURATION: 3 days

VENUE: Training can be held ONSITE at our training centre or any other venue chosen by our client. ONLINE training also available via ZOOM and whatsapp. Group (In-house) training is also available.

For registration please contact:

Pinnacle College of Media, Arts and Communication (PICMAC)
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Challenge, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Tel: +234-8101809463; +234-8180495451 | Whatsapp: +234-8180495451
Email: picmaccollege@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/picmacofficial
www.instagram.com/picmacofficial
www.tiktok.com/picmacofficial
www.picmac.com.ng

Years ago, The Conference Board of Canada, an independent, not-for-profit applied research organization, developed the Employability Skills 2000+, which lists the critical skills that employees need to succeed in the workplace. Communication skills, tops the list of fundamental skills needed to succeed in the workplace. A decade-and-a-half later, with the rise of social media networking and texting, communication is becoming more casual, even in situations where more formal ways of communicating are required. What this means is that people from the younger generation, may not know or even understand the importance of effective communication skills in the workplace. When you take a look at the greatest leaders, one of the traits they possess, is the ability to communicate effectively, which underscores the importance of communication skills.

There are specific things to do that can improve your communication skills:

1. Listen, listen, and listen. People want to know that they are being heard. Really listen to what the other person is saying, instead of formulating your response. Ask for clarification to avoid misunderstandings. At that moment, the person speaking to you should be the most important person in your life. Another important point is to have one conversation at a time. This means that if you are speaking to someone on the phone, do not respond to an email, or send a text at the same time. The other person will know that she doesn’t have your undivided attention.

2. Who you are talking to matters. It is okay to use acronyms and informal language when you are communicating with a buddy, but if you are emailing or texting your boss, “Hey,” “TTYL” or any informal language, has no place in your message. You cannot assume that the other person knows what the acronym means. Some acronyms have different meanings to different people, do you want to be misunderstood? Effective communicators target their message based on who they are speaking to, so try to keep the other person in mind, when you are trying to get your message across.

3. Body language matters. This is important for face-to-face meetings and video conferencing. Make sure that you appear accessible, so have open body language. This means that you should not cross your arms. And keep eye contact so that the other person knows that you are paying attention.

4. Check your message before you hit send. Spell and grammar checkers are lifesavers, but they are not foolproof. Double check what you have written, to make sure that your words are communicating the intended message.

5. Be brief, yet specific. For written and verbal communication, practice being brief yet specific enough, that you provide enough information for the other person to understand what you are trying to say. And if you are responding to an email, make sure that you read the entire email before crafting your response. With enough practice, you will learn not to ramble, or give way too much information.

6. Write things down. Take notes while you are talking to another person or when you are in a meeting, and do not rely on your memory. Send a follow-up email to make sure that you understand what was being said during the conversation.

7. Sometimes it’s better to pick up the phone. If you find that you have a lot to say, instead of sending an email, call the person instead. Email is great, but sometimes it is easier to communicate what you have to say verbally.

8. Think before you speak. Always pause before you speak, not saying the first thing that comes to mind. Take a moment and pay close attention to what you say and how you say it. This one habit will allow you to avoid embarrassments.

9. Treat everyone equally. Do not talk down to anyone, treating everyone with respect. Treat others as your equal.

10. Maintain a positive attitude and smile. Even when you are speaking on the phone, smile because your positive attitude will shine through and the other person will know it. When you smile often and exude a positive attitude, people will respond positively to you.

Communicating effectively is a teachable skill, therefore following a few of the tips outlined above, will enable you to hone up on your communication skills.

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Do you want to learn how to communicate effectively? Register for any of our professional certificate courses at Onus Communications Academy, Ibadan and we will help you to build capacity and achieve your dream.

Our Professional Certificate courses include:
* Use of English and Communication Skills
* Public Speaking and Presentation
* Journalism & Media Studies
* Radio & Television Broadcasting
* Photojournalism & Media Studies
* Public Relations & Advertising
* Advertising & Publicity Design
* Information Communication Technology
* Adult Literacy Education
* Graphics Design
* Photography
* Cinematography

You can also register for any of the following short courses:
* Audio Editing & Production
* Video Editing Masterclass
* Podcasting
* Book Writing & Publishing
* How to Teach Pupils Phonics in Elementary Schools
* Public Speaking & Presentation
* Phonetics, Diction & Elocution
* Newspaper & Magazine Production
* Graphics Design
* Photo Editing with Photoshop
* Creative Writing
* Event Hosting and Compering
* Social Media Techniques
* PowerPoint Presentation
* How to Use the Computer for Word Processing
* Business Communication
* Speech, Press Release & Newsletter Writing
* Grant & Proposal Writing
* Website Design
* Marketing Communication
* Call Centre / Customer Service Representative
* How to Establish and Run an Online Radio
* Workplace Soft Skills
* Radio/Tv Presentation
* How to Use Professional Photo/ Video Cameras
* Sound Engineering

The above courses can be taken In-campus or Online. We also provide practical and impactful IN-HOUSE customized trainings for individuals and organisations.

For more information please contact:

Pinnacle College of Media, Arts and Communication (PICMAC)
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Challenge, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Tel: +234-8101809463; +234-8180495451 | Whatsapp: +234-8180495451
Email: picmaccollege@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/picmacofficial
www.instagram.com/picmacofficial
www.tiktok.com/picmacofficial
www.picmac.com.ng

Learn how to communicate effectively

Apply today

ARE YOU STRUGGLING TO SPEAK, READ OR WRITE ENGLISH LANGUAGE?

OR YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS STRUGGLING TO SPEAK, READ OR WRITE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

STRUGGLE NO MORE!

Speak, write, read and interact excellently in English language in 3 months

* Reading, writing and speaking classes for adults who did not go to school
* Remedial classes for primary and secondary school dropouts
* Tutorial classes for adults who want to write GCE/NECO/NABTEB
* Public Speaking classes for adults who want to communicate in English fluently in Public
* Morning, Evening and Weekend classes available

For more information please contact:
PICMAC ADULT SCHOOL
18, Anfani Road, Off Ring Road, Challenge, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Tel: +234-8101809463; +234-8180495451 | Whatsapp: +234-8180495451
Email: picmaccollege@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/picmacofficial
www.instagram.com/picmacofficial
www.tiktok.com/picmacofficial
www.picmac.com.ng

Part time Instructors are needed to teach in a media school in Ibadan in the following areas:

1. ENGLISH LANGUAGE (Qualified and Experienced in teaching adult English Grammar, Phonetics and Writing)

2. JOURNALISM/BROADCASTING (Qualified and Experienced journalist/broadcaster)

Interested Applicants should send their CV to:
Call/sms/whatsapp: 08180495451

Onus Communications Academy
Challenge, Ibadan.

We are still accepting new students

To get our prospectus, send a whatsapp message to 08180495451