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NITA AccreditedAdvancedPhysical + Virtual5 daysTOAC703

Training on Advanced Communication Skills

Gain advanced communication skills to enhance influence, clarity, and workplace collaboration across professional settings.

Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Advanced

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

All materials

Overview

About this programme

This course equips professionals with advanced communication strategies to enhance clarity, influence, collaboration, and workplace engagement. Participants will develop practical skills in persuasive communication, emotional intelligence, conflict management, presentation delivery, and building high-performance relationships. Designed for professionals interacting with teams, clients, and stakeholders, the course provides a structured approach to communication as a strategic business tool that strengthens organizational culture, productivity, and client relations.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

  • Managers, supervisors, and team leaders

  • Client relations, customer service, and HR professionals

  • Business development, project management, and coordination staff

  • Professionals seeking to improve influence and communication effectiveness

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Apply advanced communication techniques across business settings

  • Influence and persuade using strategic messaging

  • Deliver structured and engaging presentations

  • Use emotional intelligence to navigate professional relationships

  • Resolve conflicts and handle sensitive conversations constructively

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Strategic Communication in Corporate Settings

  • Understanding professional communication dynamics and styles

  • Communication frameworks for management, team coordination, and stakeholder engagement

  • Identifying barriers and strategies for achieving clarity and alignment

  • Adapting messages to different audiences and communication channels

  • Case Study: Organizational communication during restructuring


Module 2: Persuasive Communication and Negotiation Techniques

  • Core principles of persuasion and influence in decision-making

  • Crafting compelling messages using logic, evidence, and emotional appeal

  • Techniques for negotiation and achieving mutual agreement

  • Communication strategies for pitching ideas and gaining stakeholder support

  • Case Study: Convincing leadership to adopt a new initiative


Module 3: Emotional Intelligence and Interpersonal Dynamics

  • Role of emotional intelligence in professional communication

  • Active listening, empathy, and rapport-building techniques

  • Identifying and managing emotional triggers during conversations

  • Enhancing communication to build trust and collaboration

  • Case Study: Using emotional intelligence in team conflict management


Module 4: Presentation Mastery and Professional Business Writing

  • Structuring impactful presentations for various business purposes

  • Public speaking skills: voice control, body language, and managing audience engagement

  • Crafting clear, concise, and results-focused business emails and reports

  • Improving digital communication in virtual meetings and remote environments

  • Case Study: Revising a presentation and business memo for executive-level precision


Module 5: Conflict Resolution and Managing Difficult Conversations

  • Identifying sources of conflict and communication breakdown

  • Techniques for assertive yet respectful communication

  • Approaches for handling resistance, feedback, and performance discussions

  • Facilitating resolution and maintaining professional relationships

  • Case Study: Leading a dispute resolution between teams with conflicting priorities

Impact

Where the change lands

Personal Impact

  • Increased confidence in professional communication

  • Enhanced persuasion, presentation, and negotiation skills

  • Improved ability to manage difficult conversations and workplace dynamics


Organizational Impact

  • Stronger stakeholder and team engagement

  • Improved service delivery and collaboration

  • Reduction in conflict through effective communication strategies

FAQs

Common questions.

Still not sure? Send us a note and a facilitator will get back to you within a business day.

Yes, each session includes role plays, case studies, and real-life scenarios.

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For corporate teams

Training 10+ professionals?

We deliver Training on Advanced Communication Skills in-house at your offices, at a venue we arrange, or fully virtual. Customise the curriculum against your KPIs, and get a bespoke price for the cohort size you need.