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Overview
Do you struggle to talk in meetings, express your ideas, or speak up when your opinion differs from others? Would you like to become a more confident and influential communicator? Discover the power of assertive communication and gain the confidence to express yourself more effectively with the Assertive Communication and Conversation Skills course from University of Sydney.
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- monitor your communication style and shift into assertive mode, so you can express yourself clearly and confidently
- cultivate an assertive mindset, by applying core models of assertiveness to everyday situations at work
- use three assertive language patterns (I Statements, Broken Record and Fogging) and ask quality questions to express your needs, feelings and opinions without violating the rights of others
- set appropriate limits and boundaries, using assertive techniques for giving feedback, making requests and saying 'no'
- disagree respectfully, using the Yes And Formula for collaborative conversation
- plan to handle your own challenging situations using your new skills
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- What is assertiveness?
- Building an assertive mindset
- Using assertive language patterns
- Setting appropriate limits and boundaries
- Disagreeing respectfully
- Handling real-life situations
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Communication Studies View 26 other Short Courses in Communication Studies in AustraliaWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS Number: 00026A
- This course is for anyone who needs to use confident and respectful communication to influence others – including professionals, team leaders, supervisors and customer service providers.
- No prerequisites.
Tuition Fee
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International
700 AUD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 700 AUD for the full programme during 1 days. -
National
700 AUD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 700 AUD for the full programme during 1 days.
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