LPU - Lovely Professional University
What you'll learn

Course Description This course is designed to prepare students for the demands of the corporate world by strengthening their communication and professional skills. It focuses on enhancing speaking abilities for business and workplace interactions, enabling students to become more confident, competitive, and industry-ready. The course covers key areas such as verbal and non-verbal communication, body language, vocabulary enhancement, and relationship management skills required to meet corporate expectations. Students will develop an understanding of formal and professional communication used in everyday life as well as in workplace settings. Additionally, the course aims to build confidence, improve fluency, and help students create a strong personal brand, enabling them to present themselves effectively in interviews, public speaking situations, and professional environments. Course Outcomes 1) Communicate effectively in professional and corporate settings using appropriate verbal and non-verbal skills. 2) Demonstrate improved speaking skills and fluency, suitable for interviews, presentations, and workplace interactions. 3) Apply correct body language and professional etiquette to create a positive first impression. 4) Use enhanced vocabulary and structured responses in formal communication. 5) Exhibit confidence and personal branding skills in professional situations. 6) Understand and adapt to different levels of formal communication in academic and corporate environments. 7) Participate effectively in group discussions, public speaking, and interview scenarios. Build and maintain professional relationships through effective interpersonal communication.

  • Pre-placement talk etiquette, make a Great First Impression, self-assessment and self-projection, pre-interview preparation, Justification of CV, questions related to knowledge, skills and attitude, successful answering techniques
  • Behavioural Interview, Situational and Cultural Fitment Interview, General Strategies for Answering Questions, Mirroring, Body Language Do's and Don’ts, Tips and Tricks for Ending the Interview
  • One-on-one interviews are conducted between the interviewer and the candidate. What employers want are group interviews, negotiation techniques, telephonic interviews, Video Interviews, and Personal Interviews, as well as panel interviews.
  • Parts of speech, verbs, different types of verbs, adjectives and adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, interjections, Tenses, Present, Past, and Future. Voice: Active Voice and Passive Voice, speech: direct and indirect, verbal communication and non-verbal communication
  • Practice for verbal communication, Activity, how to conclude the topic - public speaking, introduction to group discussion, Group Discussion, Debate: do's and don’ts, debate practice.

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Tamanna Kaur
Assistant Professor

Ms Tamanna Kaur is an Assistant Professor at Lovely Professional University, with over 2.5 years of teaching experience in Communication Skills. She specialises in Communication Skills, Personality Development, and interview preparation, with a strong focus on enhancing students’ employability and preparing them for the corporate world. She is deeply committed to guiding students towards becoming confident and industry-ready professionals by strengthening their communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Her dynamic and student-centric teaching approach fosters an engaging learning environment that encourages active participation and continuous improvement. She has successfully conducted 50+ events and workshops and has trained more than 2000+ students, making a significant impact on their academic and professional growth. Her academic contributions include publications in Q1 SCI-indexed journals, along with patents and book chapters, showcasing her dedication to research, innovation, and knowledge creation. In addition to her teaching role, she is a PhD scholar, further strengthening her academic expertise and commitment to continuous learning. She is passionate about mentoring students, building their confidence, and equipping them with the essential skills required to excel in both academic and professional domains.