COMMUNICATION SKILLS TRAINING COURSES
Business Communication Training
Training Courses in Communication Skills delivered in 11 UK locations or at your offices UK-wideThink of problems we face in our everyday lives: how many could be avoided with better information or instruction?
Think where working, or personal, relationships go wrong: how many situations would improve with more, or better, discussion?
And when things go well, isn't great communication often part of the background to it all?
Our communication skills training will not only teach you about communicating and overcoming barriers, but also how to ask questions, to listen -- and even the importance of body language. Take the course -- and you may change your life!
Classroom trainingClassroom training is proven to give the best learning experience and knowledge retention. You have the benefit of a relaxed but professional learning environment, an experienced trainer and the opportunity to ask questions, so you are 100% sure you understand all the course content.
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NEW! Online courses
FREE E-learning with Classroom CoursesWith our latest Communication Skills courses, when you attend a classroom session you get access to a free online course
for 12 months after your class, so you can reinforce the knowledge you have gained.
It's simple to do: you will be emailed a sign-in link after you have provided course feedback and downloaded your attendance certificate.
Use this link to get free access to our e-learning course for a whole year.
Note: These have been developed and written to match the e-learning exactly to what you cover in class.
We hope you have fun, on the day of the course and with reviewing and revising what you have learned afterwards!
COMMUNICATION SKILLS TRAINING
Effective Communication Skills
COURSE OUTLINE[Duration: one day]
- Course Overview and Learning Objectives
- How Communication Works
- Face-to-Face Communication
- Telephone Communication
- Written Communication
- Questioning and Listening Skills
- How to be an Effective Communicator
- Overcoming Communication Problems
- Getting Better Outcomes
- Your Personal Action Plan
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Best for: 1 - 4 delegates
With 11 centres across the UK, we always have a full schedule of great courses at super prices.
And we don't cancel classes – even if you are the only delegate booked on the course!
- Prices for public classes start at £199
- Early Bird discounts can reduce the price to £139
- For multiple delegates, prices can be as low as £119
If you don't see a course at the location, or on the date, you want, it is often possible to take advantage of our unique "Schedule Your Own" feature which is available from £199.
Free E-Learning Revision
Every attendee on a public class also gets access to 12 months free e-learning where you can review and revise the course content.
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Best for: 3 or more delegates
A great option that's cost effective and easy to organise: just set up the training room and we come to you to deliver the content you want on the day you choose.
Price Guide
Prices for training at your offices starts at £449
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Best for: 3 or more delegates
If you want training away from your offices (and possible distractions), we can arrange a day at one of our centres with only your staff in attendance.
Price Guide
Prices for private Communication Skills training at our centres varies, but generally starts at £499
Call us on 0333 6000 111 or request a callback so we can discuss your needs.
Do you need to improve your Communication Skills skills, but just don't have time?
Maybe you're busy at your job and can't spare a day out of the office for yourself or your team, or perhaps you're self-employed and juggling work with the school run.
If this is the case, online training is a great solution. Our Communication Skills online courses will enable you (and/or your team) to learn at your own pace, at the time and place you choose.
Watch and learn video course
Videos with tests to earn your diploma
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Effective Communication SkillsCourse Outline
MODULE 1: How Communication Works
- Influence or Persuade?
- Identifying and Adjusting your Communication Style
- Five Communication Styles
- The 6 Cs of Communication
- The Four-Step Cycle of Communication
- The Dynamics of Communication
- Communication is a Two-Way Street
MODULE 2: Face-to-Face Communication
- First Impressions
- Appearance
- On the Front Foot: Being Positive
- Using the Right Words
- The Three Components of Communication
- Body Language and Non-Verbal Messages
MODULE 3: Telephone Communication
- Overcoming the Challenges of Telephone Communication
- Improving Telephone Communication
- Factors of Voice
- Advantages of Telephone Communication
- Disadvantages of Telephone Communication
MODULE 4: Written Communication
- Quick Tips for Types of Messages
- The Power of Words
- Right First Time
- Keep it Concise
- Address your target
- Keep it Simple
- Your Three Stage Structure
MODULE 5: Questioning and Listening Skills
- Verbal Signs of Active Listening
- Non-Verbal Signs of Active Listening
- Active Listening
- The Five Levels of Listening
- How Asking Question Helps You
- Open and Closed Questions
- The Funnel
MODULE 6: How to be an Effective Communicator
- Your Level of Understanding
- Dismantling your Assumptions
- Prejudices
- Your Preconceptions: Stereotyping
- Your History & Experiences
- Asking for Feedback
- How to Find Out What Others Think About You
- Is your Self-Image Correct?
- Getting your Self-Image Right
- The Wheel of Communication
MODULE 7: Overcoming Communication Problems
- Four Tips for Delivering Difficult Messages
- Delivering Difficult Messages
- Dealing With Conflict
- Dealing With Opposition
- Barriers to Communication
- Why Communication Goes Wrong
MODULE 8: Getting Better Outcomes
- Best Practices For Communicating Effectively
- Timing: Whats Best For Them
- The Effect of Location
- Intimidation
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NOTES
Licenses for online learning allow up to 40 sessions for each module on one PC in any 12-month period.
But once purchased and accessed, no refund can be given.
Due to screen resolution requirements, they are not suitable for mobile devices.
Downloaded documents are the copyright of Activia Ltd and are for the use of the individual license holder only: further distribution is expressly forbidden.
FOR OUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS COURSES
"Really enjoyable and interactive day. Our trainer allowed us to debate and speak freely which I think our group found useful. "
Andy Robson , Course: Feb 22 2018
"The passion and enthusiasm from the trainer was really helpful in getting everyone involved and making the day more enjoyable and effective"
Tony Cross , Course: Jan 19 2018
"I would be interested in other courses Activia do"
Hayley , Course: Dec 6 2017
"There was some good interaction between the group to analyse our comunication skills. The course started out really well, making sure we all knew why were were there and what we wanted to get out of the day. "
Katarzyna Rawska, Course: Nov 27 2017
"Terry was brilliant!"
Mietek Golos , Course: Oct 30 2017
"Very informative, but presented in an informal and attractive form"
Paul Cottenham, Course: Oct 27 2017
"A very useful, first class course. The facilitator/instructor was friendly, highly informative and very knowledgable."
Alexandra Karina, Course: Jul 28 2017
"Nice talk with Graham. He is a very nice person. "
marie chaize, Course: Jun 5 2017
"thanks it was great and very useful, good energy"
Nicolo Cammelli, Course: Jun 5 2017
"Steve is a very competent person and great teacher. Glad to have met him."
David Neal, Course: Jun 5 2017
"Steve was very engaging and welcoming and made the course content interesting and relatable to the work environment"
Guy Alan Powell , Course: May 5 2017
"Overall a good course, I would recommend it to others"
Guy Powell, Course: May 5 2017
"Overall ait was a very good course with an excellent facilitator."
Valentina Genete, Course: Apr 28 2017
"well organised and informative training. The trainer was experienced and the content delivery was good and appropriate."
David Smith, Course: Apr 28 2017
"I found Anita extremely easy to get on with and very genuine. The day wasn't boring and went very quickly. She was very clear and easy to understand and I feel we had much in common. Excellent teaching and value, would recommend to anyone struggling with the pressures of communicating professionally."
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
The History of CommunicationA short overview of the history of communication and how it has evolved: read more
Different Styles of Communication in the WorkplaceSee the four most common personality and communication styles in the workplace: read more
Why Are Communications Skills Important at Work?Read about the benefits of having good communication skills: read more
GENERAL INFORMATION
ABOUT COMMUNICATION SKILLS TRAINING
FREE E-learning RevisionWith our latest Communication Skills courses, you get free e-learning revision for 12 months after your class so you can reinforce the knowledge you
have gained.
Use the right hand menu on this page to click on the course you want for more information.
Access is simple: go to www.activia.co.uk/login/ and log in using your email address. This will give you free access to our e-learning revision modules.
Note: These have been developed and written exclusively by Activia to maximise effectiveness, by matching the e-learning exactly to what you cover in class. We hope you have fun, on the day of the course
and with honing your knowledge afterwards!
Good communication skills are one of the most sought-after by employers, regardless of which industry you work in. But what does it mean exactly? What makes someone a good communicator and why is it such an essential skill nowadays?
In its simplest form, communication is the ability to convey information to another individual - or individuals - effectively. But communication is a complex process which consists of more than just a series of words. In addition to the verbal message, your tone and quality of voice, as well as your body language and emotional display all play an important part in how your message is transferred to, and understood by, the other person.
Investing in a communication skills training course will help you learn how to convey messages in a clear and straightforward way, express your thoughts and ideas in a confident manner, demonstrate a varied and appropriate vocabulary, and be able to tailor your message and style to your audience.
Good communication skills are at the foundation of success in almost any role, both in professional and personal life. Effective communication is crucial for every profession and industry, and being able to express yourself clearly and adapt yourself to new situations will help you advance in your career, resolve any differences and solve different problems more easily.
And not only does it help you with your career, it is also an important part of personal relationships. Effective communication helps you to understand people or situations better and, as a result, avoid misunderstanding and conflicts.
Consider it the other way: what happens of people lack communication skills? How does an organisation suffer?
Consider teams of people who speak to each other, but do not articulate their thoughts. You have employess who have no clear idea of objectives – either theirs or those of their team. Colleagues who work together but have little sense of how to work better together. And do not forget the effect on grievances, which left unaddressed, will grow over time.
So the reverse is clear: leaders who convey their objectives clearly and logically, a general sense of co-ordinated and effective action, and teams of people who get along in a common cause. The result is not just measurably better performance but also greater stability through a happy and motivated workforce.
The aim of Activia's communication skills courses is to help you understand the impact that communication has on other people, and how improving these skills can make it easier to get better results. The training is designed specifically to help you to become more effective in the workplace.
It will help you to recognise the importance of body language and how your non-verbal signs affect communication, and give you useful tips on how to use gestures and emotions effectively. We will explain why being a good listener is essential for effective communication, and teach you how you can improve your listening skills so that you get better results.
And, as with all our workshops, the focus is on you. In order to help you get the best possible results for your business, we provide you with an individual evaluation and help you develop a personal action plan, which you can start implementing right after your training session. Our small classroom size means that you will also get a chance to ask questions or discuss any difficulties with our trainers, who will be happy to assist you on the day
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BUSINESS COMMUNICATION TRAINING
We can enhance your skills with training for Business Communication at any of our twelve training centres UK wide, or we can come to your offices: if you have groups of three or more staff who need training, this is a very convenient, flexible and cost effective option. Moreover, most of our communication skills courses are 1 day, which keeps "out of office" periods for attendees to a minimum.
We have been delivering business communication training all over the UK since 1995 and have continually developed our philosophy of high quality, flexible and results-driven provision of training courses for Communication skills to ensure constantly improving standards of quality. So you can be confident that we have the expertise, and the experience, to give you a great return on your investment in Training Courses for Communication Skills from Activia.
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