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8-Week Study Plan to Pass CPTD Exam

8-Week Study Plan to Pass CPTD Exam

Jun 22, 2020

w/ Table of Contents to All Posts Successfully Passed (First Attempt), December 2020 The content in this blog represents work...

Day 1 – Communication

Day 1 – Communication

Jun 23, 2020

Table of Contents Building Personal Capability: Communication These are quick notes, disregard typos please. According to the exam content outline, the...

Day 2 – Communication

Day 2 – Communication

Jun 24, 2020

Today, I’m reviewing the following topic/skill statement from the Content Outline 1.1.C. Skill in conceiving, developing, and delivering  information in various formats and media.  These are notes, typos very likely! Table...

Day 3 – Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

Day 3 – Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

Jun 25, 2020

Table of Contents Today, I’m reviewing the following topic/skill statement from the Content Outline 1.2 Emotional Intelligence & Decision-making  These are...

Day 4 – Leadership

Day 4 – Leadership

Jun 26, 2020

Table of Contents Today, I’m reviewing the following topic/skill statement from the Content Outline:1.3 Collaboration & Leadership …​… the three...

Day 5 – Conflict Management

Day 5 – Conflict Management

Jun 27, 2020

Table of Contents Today I am studying Item 1.3B – Knowledge of conflict management techniques, which is part of Collaboration and...

Day 6 – Cultural Awareness & Inclusion

Day 6 – Cultural Awareness & Inclusion

Jun 28, 2020

Table of Contents I am studying Item 1.4.A. This covers the skill in integrating diversity and inclusion principles in talent...

Day 7 Project Management

Day 7 Project Management

Jun 29, 2020

Table of Contents Day 7 – Project Management 6/29/2020 0 Comments I am studying Item 1.5. This covers the skill in...

Day 8 – Compliance & Ethical Behavior

Day 8 – Compliance & Ethical Behavior

Jul 1, 2020

Table of Content I am studying Item 1.6. This covers the skill of compliance and ethical behavior.  These notes are...

Day 9 – Break & Review

Day 9 – Break & Review

Jul 1, 2020

Table of Content It is useful to take a break when studying. For me, I prefer cycling. I have covered...

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Craig Engstrom, Ph.D. is an associate professor of business communication and persuasion at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC). His research focuses on rhetoric in professional communication, organizations, and training. He is a communication and career coach for Communication@Work LLC and Certified Professional in Talent Development.

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