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Public Speaking/ DECA Club – Advanced Gr. 9-12

About Course
Enrollment is open for 2026!
The DECA Competition Training course is designed for students in Grades 10–12 who want to stand out in DECA and build strong business communication skills. This program focuses on improving DECA writing, presentation delivery, and role-play performance through targeted instruction and personalized feedback. Students participate in DECA writing reviews, business writing improvement, and role-play case corrections to sharpen their responses and confidence. Optional one-on-one intensive coaching is available to help students prepare for competitions and refine their performance. This course is ideal for DECA members seeking focused preparation, stronger communication skills, and a competitive edge.
The DECA competition is divided into 3 different stages, from easy to difficult, namely district level, provincial level, and national level. Each stage has a different cut-off score.
Regionals (October-November) → Provincials (February) → ICDC (April)
Course Features
Targeted improvement in business writing and professional communication
Guided role-play case corrections to strengthen performance and responses
Optional one-on-one intensive coaching before competitions
Focus on building confidence, clarity, and presentation skills
Ideal for DECA preparation and strengthening competitive business communication
Course Structure
Schedule: Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Format: 12 total classes
- 10 online sessions
- 2 in-person sessions
Class Size: Small group of 4 students
Grade Level: Students in Grades 10–12
