PD 3Communication
- Units
- 0.50
- Subject
- Professional Development
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 4 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
In this course, students will come to understand the nature and function of communication, particularly communication in the workplace, with a view to assessing, monitoring, and improving their own communications skills. At the end of this course, students will be equipped to converse cordially with peers; collaborate more effectively in teams; give and receive clear instructions and messages; resolve conflicts amicably; and appreciate the ethical dimensions of workplace communication.
Prerequisites
- Complete 1 of the following
- Enrolled in Experiential Education (EDGE) Certificate
- Enrolled in a co-operative program
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Reviewed on UW Flow
22% liked it67% easy15% useful
From 41 ratings and 2 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
The best way to master the art of communication in the workplace is through a series of paragraphs and a few 400-600 word reflections. This is the future of this nation. Just hand me the packet!!!
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Discussed on r/uwaterloo
92 posts and comments in 64 threads mention PD 3, November 2011 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Fall 2024
I think CECA is over-estimating its usefulness 146 points, 27 comments
“https://preview.redd.it/d071v1puzytd1.png?width=592&format=png&auto=webp&s=d871137493bdb4b1ea867b54c81eae0e41ea488e The audacity to claim 30% of your success at work comes from them is insane”
u/RandomDude_102: “Pd should be just like 2% max”
u/inefficient_led: “Idk man that pd3 tricky situations course rlly taught be how to be proficient at communications, I now constantly repeat “good morning, here to caffeinate too” to my colleagues and it’s worked wonders😂😂”
Fall 2023
WHICH PD COURSE SHOULD I TAKE 5 points, 6 comments
“i have my 3rd work term in January and have not enrolled in a PD course yet. Which one should I enroll in? I was thinking PD 8? Thoughts/recommendations lmk!!”
u/hiwhatamidoinghere: “PD7 (conflict resolution) was super easy, you don’t have to look at the course content at all to hand in the assignments”
u/hiwhatamidoinghere: “Unfortunately I don’t think so ): looks like the options are limited this term, I myself did register for PD3 (Communication) because I’ve heard it wasn’t too course load heavy!”
Which PD do I take? 1 point, 6 comments
“I see people recommend 13, 9, and 7 but I could not find them in QUEST Winter 2024 offering. Why is it not there for me? I need to enroll in something before the start of the term, help me, please.”
u/Dimtar_: “… seem to paste it, but here: - Fall: No PD 4 or 8 - Winter: No PD 7, 9, or 13 - Spring: No PD 3, 5, or 6 (as of Winter 2023 for anyone who searches this in the future)”
Fall 2022
PD courses 3 points, 6 comments
u/Alternative_Moose589: “Which PD course is least annoying? Non-Eng student, looking at PD 3 (communication), 4 (teamwork), 6 (problem solving), or 8 (Intercultural skills).”
Lol that's literally the fakest, most generic "testimonial" I've ever seen 284 points, 10 comments
u/m0ushinderu: “Fyou. Wdym my testimony looks fake? I learned how to write one from a great PD course! Thanks PD 3!”
u/zoba9k: “Doing pd3 rn… pretty easy, 4 assignements + final reflection. Max 40 min each”
Which PD course requires the least amount of work? 4 points, 3 comments
u/hahnoob1: “I need to choose 2 from this list: and I'm wondering which will need the least amount of work. - PD3 - PD4 - PD5 - PD6 - PD7 - PD8 - PD9 - PD10 - PD11 - PD13 - PD22”
u/zoba9k: “Pd3 has 4 assignements + major reflective Prett in easy so far”
Spring 2022
good news: roommates broke their non-speaking pact 37 points, 9 comments
“for context two of my roommates got into an argument or something and no longer speak with each other, and merely tolerate each others presences. …”
u/Sacred-Goose: “PD3 golf IRL”
pd 3 or pd7 2 points, 1 comment
u/rsdtly: “wanting a CR with the least amount of effort :// i dont want to go through long lectures… after reading posts and advices, my conclusion is 3 or 7… (i took pd 8 already) which one is better? or are there any other recommendations between pd 3-10?”
Fall 2021
"PD 3: Communication" goes against every single rule and guideline that every employer has ever given me for successful workplace communication 42 points, 4 comments
u/tendstofortytwo: “Fuck PD. That is all.”
u/GlassRoutine0: “PD3 TLDR: "Just don't be a dick lmao"”
PD course question 7 points, 1 comment
“I am debating between taking PD5 and PD19, which one would you say is easier? (I am also kinda worried that PD5 might be a trap)”
u/snooby-dooby: “PD 3 ez pz”
Spring 2021
What is the largest amount of grade you lost because you forgot the due date? 51 points, 22 comments
“It’s not like I just completely missed a due date or something”
u/1000Ditto: “i forgot to do pd 3 weeks in a row (3 times) and each assignment was 10% whoops”
Winter 2021
Fuck PD 62 points, 11 comments
“Who said PD5 was birdy? It is as annoying as any other PD courses I have taken so far.”
u/EmoGirlHours: “PD3 has been the easiest so far for me”
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