Networking (Outside the Company) - Online Training Course - Certificate in External Networking Skills
Networking – according to Merriam Webster is “the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions; specifically: the cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business”. These and other events can become more easily managed with this great online course.
Study method - Online, self-paced (6-12 study hours)
Course format - Online (24/7 access), modular
Course Duration - Part-time (1 year access)
Qualification - Certificate of completion
Course Delivery – via desktop PC/MAC, laptops, tablets or smart phones
Awarded Body – IAOTS Accredited/CPD Standards
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Course aims
With our power of networking (Outside the Company) online training course, participants will begin to see how important it is to develop a core set of networking skills. By managing and looking at the way people interact and seeing things in a new light, your participants will improve on almost every aspect of their networking strategy.
Course objectives
The objectives of this networking (outside the company) online course are to:
- Identify and avoid obstacles
- Implement networking principles
- Use online tools
- Prioritize contacts
- Manage networks effectively
What’s covered in this course?
This online networking (outside the company) course covers the following:
Module One: Getting Started
- Housekeeping Items
- The Parking Lot
- Workshop Objectives
Module Two: The Benefits of Networking Outside of Work
- Create a Solid Network
- Meet Strategic Alliance Partners
- Generate Leads
- Position Yourself
- Case Study
- Module Two: Review Questions
Module Three: Networking Obstacles
- Time Constraints
- Saying the Wrong Thing
- Where to go to Network
- Fear of Rejection
- Case Study
- Module Three: Review Questions
Module Four: Networking Principles
- Develop Contacts
- Organize Your Contacts
- Follow-Up
- Maintain Relationships
- Case Study
- Module Four: Review Questions
Module Five: Why Network?
- Gain Trust
- Be visible
- Be an insider
- Gain Advantage
- Case Study
- Module Five: Review Questions
Module Six: How to Build Networks
- Physical Networking Groups
- Attend Networking Events
- Social Networking Sites
- Create Networking Referral List
- Case Study
- Module Six: Review Questions
Module Seven: Online Networking Tools
- Social Networks
- Blogs
- Chat Rooms
- Email
- Case Study
- Module Seven: Review Questions
Module Eight: Develop Interpersonal Relationships
- Be Specific
- Keep your Word
- Maintain Boundaries
- Invest Time
- Case Study
- Module Eight: Review Questions
Module Nine: Common Networking Mistakes
- Taking Before Giving
- Assumptions
- Reaching too High
- Assuming Tools Create Connections
- Case Study
- Module Nine: Review Questions
Module Ten: Time Management
- Prioritize Contacts
- Create Group Activities
- Connect Online
- Schedule Your Network Activities
- Case Study
- Module Ten: Review Questions
Module Eleven: Manage Personal and Professional Network
- Be Responsive
- Give Back
- Separate Personal and Business Activities
- Case Study
- Module Eleven: Review Questions
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
- Words from the Wise
- Review of Parking Lot
- Lessons Learned
- Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations
- Recommended Reading
Why is networking outside the company important?
It’s easy to coast through life only connecting with people like ourselves — but by expending the extra effort to increase our “bridging capital,” we’re gaining access to new insights and creating more “career insurance” for ourselves by broadening the ranks of people who know, like, and respect our work.
Why choose our online training courses?
All our e-learning courses can be accessed on any electronic/computerised device. You can study at work or at home, in your own time and at your own pace!
- Easy to follow and understand
- Only 6-12 hours recommended study time
- 1 year access to course & learning materials
- Access your course anytime, anywhere & on any device
- Complete course on desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone
- Additional references and downloadable materials available
- Certificate (IAOTS Accredited)
Course accreditation
- The content of this online training course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
- All our online courses are accredited and internationally recognised by the International Association of Online Training Standards (IAOTS).
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- manage learners, including tracking progress
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