Engage & Influence:
Communication for Professionals 

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Course overview
  • Level: Intermediate
  • Study period: 4 weeks
  • Author: AIAT
  • Evaluation:
    Self-Assessment
  • Rich learning experiences:
    50 h    ours
Effective communication is the cornerstone of professional success. Engage & Influence: Communication for Professionals is a dynamic course designed to equip individuals with the skills to express ideas clearly, engage diverse audiences, and influence stakeholders with confidence. This course explores key communication principles, including active listening, persuasive speaking, storytelling, and non-verbal cues. Participants will learn strategies to navigate challenging conversations, enhance interpersonal relationships, and adapt their communication style for different contexts, from team meetings to executive presentations. Through interactive exercises, real-world case studies, and expert insights, professionals will develop the ability to communicate with clarity, credibility, and impact—whether in person, online, or in written form. By the end of this course, participants will have the tools to foster collaboration, inspire action, and drive meaningful professional outcomes.

This course is ideal for professionals at any level who want to strengthen their communication skills, including managers, team leaders, consultants, and business professionals looking to enhance their influence in the workplace.

Master the art of persuasive communication

Develop confidence in public speaking and presentations

Improve listening and emotional intelligence for stronger relationships

Adapt messages for different audiences and contexts

Handle difficult conversations with professionalism and diplomacy

Unlock your career's potential with an industry-recognized professional qualification certificate

OUR Facilitator

Dr. Deborah Churchman

DIRECTOR, LEARNING & TEACHING

The AIAT Director for Learning & Teaching, Associate Professor Deborah Churchman has held senior academic roles at Australian and overseas universities and Institutes of Higher Education for over 30 years. In recent years, she has focused on strategies to engage students and enhance learning through development of graduate attributes, innovative assessment strategies and the embedding of key workplace universal skills in a range of subjects.
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