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Effective Communication Training
Training Express Ltd

Updated 2026 | Instructor Lead Video Classes | FREE PDF & Hard Copy Certificate | 10 CPD Points | Lifetime Access

Summary

Price
£15 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Course format
16 Videos (with subtitles and transcripts)
Duration
1.7 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
Certificates
  • Digital certificate - Free
  • Hard copy certificate - Free
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Effective Communication Training is designed to help learners understand how communication really works in daily life and work situations. This course focuses on how messages are created, delivered, and received, and why small changes in communication can lead to better understanding and results. Learners begin by exploring what the course offers and how to get the best value from it. The course explains why communication skills matter and how they influence confidence, relationships, and outcomes.

A key focus is overcoming fear while speaking and learning how positive thinking supports clear expression. Learners discover how internal communication, or self-talk, shapes external communication. The course introduces simple but powerful improvement techniques such as clarity, correctness, courtesy, and completeness. Special attention is given to organizing messages using the 5W and 1H method and building confidence in listeners through concrete examples.

The course also explains how to keep attention by being concise, logical, and consistent. Learners are guided on how to ask purposeful questions that lead others toward action. Through stories and structured methods, the course shows how to prepare the listener’s mind and communicate with intention. Overall, this training builds awareness, structure, and confidence in communication, helping learners express ideas clearly, handle difficult messages, and achieve better interaction outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

  • Communication Awareness: Understand why communication skills influence daily interactions and results.
  • Fear Control: Apply techniques to reduce fear while speaking confidently.
  • Positive Messaging: Use positive language to strengthen message impact.
  • Negative Communication: Deliver negative messages clearly and respectfully.
  • Self-Talk Management: Improve internal communication to support external expression.
  • Clarity Skills: Structure messages for clear understanding.
  • Correctness Focus: Use accurate words and correct language forms.
  • Courtesy Building: Communicate respectfully to earn listener trust.
  • Message Completeness: Apply 5W1H method for complete messages.
  • Listener Confidence: Use concrete details to strengthen understanding.
  • Conciseness Control: Keep messages brief and focused.
  • Logical Flow: Organize ideas logically and consistently.
  • Question Power: Ask questions that guide listener action.
  • Listener Preparation: Prepare audience mindset before key messages.
  • Result Orientation: Communicate with purpose to achieve outcomes.

Key Features:

  • Certified by CPD
  • Top-notch video lessons
  • Instant e-certificate
  • Entirely online, interactive course with audio voiceover
  • Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, and smartphone-friendly
  • 24/7 Learning Assistance
  • Discounts on bulk purchases

Certificates

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Curriculum

This course contains

Format: 16 Videos (with subtitles and transcripts)

Duration: 1h and 41m

    • 1: 0-Comm skills course promotion 1 Preview 02:12
    • 2: 0-Comm skills course promotion 02:42
    • 3: 1-Unlock the door - find what you get in this course 03:40
    • 4: 2-Three things to do to get the most from this course 07:08
    • 5: 3-Learn why should you care about communication skills 05:29
    • 6: 4-Fascinating technique to overcome fear while talking 06:52
    • 7: 5-Power of positive and how to communicate negative message 07:25
    • 8: 6-What do you tell yourself - internal communication 03:21
    • 9: 7-Improvement techniques 1 and 2 clarity and correctness 10:21
    • 10: 8-Improvement technique 3 be courteous and earn respect 05:25
    • 11: 9-Improvement technique 4 - 5W and 1H method for completeness 09:22
    • 12: 10-Improvement technique 5 - build confidence in listeners - concreteness 07:22
    • 13: 11-Improvement technique 6 - keep listener_s attention - make message concise 07:23
    • 14: 13-Improvement technique 8 - be coherent logical and consistent 04:31
    • 15: 14-Improvement technique 9 - Ask a powerful question - what do you want the othe 05:23
    • 16: 15-Improvement technique 10 - Prepare mind of listeners and achieve results - le 11:50

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Description

The curriculum begins with course promotion and an introduction that explains what learners will gain and how to maximize learning. It then explores the importance of communication skills and addresses fear while speaking. Learners study positive communication, delivering negative messages, and understanding internal communication. The course introduces multiple improvement techniques including clarity, correctness, courtesy, completeness, concreteness, conciseness, coherence, and consistency. Learners also practice asking powerful questions and preparing listeners’ minds through storytelling to achieve communication results.

Learners first understand the purpose of communication and why it influences every interaction. They learn how mindset affects speech and how internal communication shapes confidence and tone. The course explains methods to reduce fear while talking and encourages positive framing of messages. Learners gain the ability to communicate negative messages clearly without damaging understanding or respect.
The training develops clarity and correctness, helping learners choose accurate words and structure sentences properly. Courtesy is emphasized to build respect and trust during conversations. Learners are taught to use the 5W and 1H method so messages are complete and easy to follow. Concreteness is introduced to help listeners visualize ideas and feel confident in the message.

Conciseness is practiced to keep attention and avoid unnecessary details. Learners also study coherence, logic, and consistency so messages flow smoothly and make sense. Asking powerful questions is highlighted to guide others toward action and response. The course uses stories to demonstrate how to prepare listeners mentally before delivering key messages. By the end, learners understand how to plan communication, deliver messages with intention, and achieve clearer outcomes in conversations and presentations.

Course Curriculum

  • 0-Comm skills course promotion
  • 0-Comm skills course promotion 1
  • 1-Unlock the door – find what you get in this course
  • 2-Three things to do to get the most from this course
  • 3-Learn why should you care about communication skills
  • 4-Fascinating technique to overcome fear while talking
  • 5-Power of positive and how to communicate negative message
  • 6-What do you tell yourself – internal communication
  • 7-Improvement techniques 1 and 2 clarity and correctness
  • 8-Improvement technique 3 be courteous and earn respect
  • 9-Improvement technique 4 – 5W and 1H method for completeness
  • 10-Improvement technique 5 – build confidence in listeners – concreteness
  • 11-Improvement technique 6 – keep listener_s attention – make message concise
  • 13-Improvement technique 8 – be coherent logical and consistent
  • 14-Improvement technique 9 – Ask a powerful question – what do you want the other person to do
  • 15-Improvement technique 10 – Prepare mind of listeners and achieve results – learn through this story

Who is this course for?

  • Learners who want clearer everyday communication
  • Individuals seeking confidence while speaking
  • Team members involved in regular discussions
  • People sharing ideas with groups
  • Anyone improving message delivery

Career path

  • Customer Service Assistant
  • Office Administrator
  • Sales Support Assistant
  • Call Centre Advisor
  • Team Coordinator
  • Front Desk Executive

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