Compelling Communication Skills

Becoming an engaging and inspiring communicator can help you achieve your goals in life – both professionally and personally. In this award-winning online course from Cambridge Advance Online, you’ll learn how to captivate your audience from the very first words you write or say, master techniques for making a mark with memorable messages, and – critically – unleash the power of your own unique voice.

Over six weeks, you’ll explore the importance of being crystal clear when communicating; the effectiveness of simplicity, incisive writing and speaking techniques, using logic and emotion to influence and persuade; how to demonstrate positive body language to help you command an audience; and the remarkable but all too often underappreciated art of storytelling.

Designed for busy professionals by leading communication experts, Compelling Communication Skills was described as a ‘truly excellent learning experience’ by the judges at the 2024 Learning Technologies Awards, the Oscars of the online learning industry. They were particularly impressed by its impact, leading to outstanding professional successes for learners, and awarded the course a gold in the Excellence in the Design of Learning Content category.

By the end of this course, you’ll be ready to step into any communication challenge with confidence. Whether you’re pitching ideas, leading teams or talking to customers and clients, you’ll have the skills you need to impress and inspire your audience, influence decisions and leave a lasting impression. By harnessing your own communication superpowers, you’ll unlock exciting opportunities for career growth and personal success – making your voice heard and driving results wherever you go.

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This course equals 48 hours of the CPD Certification Service(Opens in a new window) time.

The course tells a story through six thoughtfully designed modules, offering a step-by-step guide to becoming an excellent communicator. You’ll start by mastering clarity, simplicity and impactful writing before exploring the power of storytelling to create memorable, persuasive messages. As you progress, you’ll gain confidence in public speaking and refine your presentation skills to deliver high-impact, unforgettable talks. The course culminates in a final assessment, where you’ll showcase your skills in a polished presentation that brings your learning to life.

• Module 1: Communication essentials

• Module 2: Writing with impact

• Module 3: The secrets of storytelling

• Module 4: Public speaking and presentations

• Module 5: Advanced speaking and presentations

• Module 6: Conclusion

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• apply the principles of effective communication to any situation, from writing to presenting and storytelling

• develop your own unique voice to communicate with any audience

• apply communication techniques for influence and emotional impact.

On successful completion of the course, you’ll receive a certificate from the University of Cambridge, along with valuable Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points and a digital badge to display on your LinkedIn profile. These Cambridge credentials not only showcase your knowledge and expertise but also demonstrate your commitment to professional development – helping future-proof your career.

This course is designed for anyone looking to enhance their communication skills, whether they’re just starting out or intent upon accelerating their career. Specifically, it’s ideal for:

• Any professional who wants to craft clear, concise, and compelling messages for colleagues, clients, or customers, to deliver them confidently and with impact and to advance their career.

• Mid-level managers who want to inspire, motivate and engage their teams and achieve their professional goals.

• Senior leaders who need to communicate their vision and ideas effectively, build stronger connections with their teams, and motivate performance through persuasive storytelling and impactful presentations.

Our flexible, online courses – delivered via a world-leading learning platform – reflect the University of Cambridge experience and values, with low learner-to-tutor ratios and academically rigorous standards.

Our online learning model is designed to help you advance your skills and specialise in emerging areas that address real-world challenges. We will help you build your network through an engaging and impactful learning journey that encourages collaboration with academics and fellow learners.

Courses are delivered in weekly modules, allowing you to plan your time effectively around existing commitments. There is an optional weekly live session, which is recorded for anyone who can’t attend. The assessment criteria will be presented to you at the start of the course, so you can approach your studies with confidence and motivation, knowing exactly what’s expected of you and how to meet those expectations.

Throughout your online learning experience with Cambridge Advance Online, you’ll have digital access to a dedicated course tutor, an expert in the field, who will help steer your learning and provide you with support and guidance every step of the way.

You can ask for support from your employer to fund this learning as part of your professional development.

Our Employer Funding guide (Opens in a new window)has practical tips and templates to help you feel more confident asking for funding.

If your employer is funding your course or programme, we have several payment options available, including bank transfer (BACs), credit or debit card, and PayPal.

You can request a quote or an invoice for your organisation via our online course booking form, which will include a payment date and next steps for completing your payment.