17-603 Communications for Software Leaders I

3 units, Carnegie Mellon University

Communications skills are fundamental to professionals in all fields, from architecture to software engineering to zoology, because they enable the exchange of ideas and the completion of organizational goals. The ability to identify an audience, to develop clear, persuasive presentations and written documents, and to handle the complex interactions that occur in the workplace make the difference between those who participate in an organization and those who lead it. This is the first course in a two-semester sequence designed to help you build and refine your skills so that you can communicate as a leader in your professional work. Through a combination of in-class exercises, case studies, projects, presentations, and written assignments, you will assess your current skill level and build upon it. There are no prerequisites to this course, other than a willingness to keep an open mind, to give and receive feedback, and to participate in interactive in-class discussions.

Prerequisites: none listed

Offered: Fall 2026, Fall 2025

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