An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

The Fundamentals of Business Communication

Developing Professional Writing & Speaking Skills

The Fundamentals of Business Communication

Scheduled Dates

30 Nov - 04 Dec 2026
Dubai - UAE
$5,950
28 Dec - 01 Jan 2027
London - UK
$5,950
15 - 19 Mar 2027
Dubai - UAE
$5,950
19 - 23 Apr 2027
Dubai - UAE
$5,950
05 - 09 Jul 2027
Dubai - UAE
$5,950
05 - 09 Jul 2027
Online
$4,950
09 - 13 Aug 2027
Amsterdam - The Netherlands
$5,950
27 Sep - 01 Oct 2027
Dubai - UAE
$5,950
29 Nov - 03 Dec 2027
Dubai - UAE
$5,950
27 - 31 Dec 2027
London - UK
$5,950

Why Choose this Training Course?

The Fundamentals of Business Communication training course is designed to strengthen the capabilities of professionals by providing them with the skills and confidence required to communicate effectively in both spoken and written business environments.

This training course offers practical techniques to improve the impact and effectiveness of a wide range of communication methods. Participants will learn how to create reports, memos, letters, and emails that capture attention and encourage action. They will also develop the ability to present ideas clearly, confidently, and persuasively. For professionals seeking to enhance their communication performance, this training course provides a practical and valuable learning experience.

This Fundamentals of Business Communication training course will highlight:

  • The value of maintaining professional standards in written and spoken English
  • Effective techniques for improving different types of written communication
  • The use of powerful language to increase influence and impact
  • Presentation skills that help persuade even challenging audiences
  • Methods for delivering credible messages and developing concise communications through a structured approach

What are the Goals?

By the end of this Fundamentals of Business Communication training course, you will be able to:

  • Address the needs of readers and audiences by supporting them in achieving their objectives
  • Listen more attentively to better understand the needs and expectations of others
  • Produce clearer, more professional, and more effective emails, letters, and reports
  • Speak before groups with increased confidence and assurance
  • Develop stronger rapport with audiences and clients
  • Apply appropriate communication techniques, tools, and skills confidently across a variety of situations

Who is this Training Course for?

This Fundamentals of Business Communication training course is designed to enhance both written and verbal communication skills. It is suited to professionals whose roles require regular interaction and communication with others, including:

  • New & Experienced Supervisors
  • Team Leaders & Line Managers
  • Specialists
  • Marketing, HR and PR Professionals

Daily Agenda

Day 1: Establishing the Groundwork in Written and Spoken Communication
  • What is successful business communication?
  • Establishing a clear brief by careful listening and questioning
  • Barriers to effective communication and how to overcome them
  • Mindfulness, rapport and charisma building
  • The role of emotional intelligence in successful communication
  • The types of communication to meet the needs of brief and audience
Day 2: Developing Professional Writing Skills

  • Fundamentals of business english – critical grammar and structure rules
  • Fundamentals of business english – structures and phrases to avoid
  • Structure – Why clear structure helps decision making?
  • Structuring an Argument Coherently and Logically
  • The skoosh case – Introduction – identifying typically written mistakes
  • Generating ideas for writing and presenting – mind mapping and brainstorming
Day 3: Professional Written Presentation

  • Characteristics of effective writing
  • Essential plain english techniques and how to apply them
  • Avoiding Clichés, Jargon and Management-speak
  • Improving clarity with headings and sub-headings
  • Using Tables, Diagrams, Figures and Graphs
Day 4: Mastering the Language of Business Persuasion

  • Writing and presenting for a target audience and specific purpose
  • Persuasive argumentation
  • A process to marshal support for your ideas
  • Powerful words and phrases to influence outcomes
  • Influence and persuasion – The lessons from marketing sales and public administration
  • Constructing a strong opening and powerful conclusion
Day 5: Becoming a Fluent and Professional Speaker and Communicator

  • How to control your nerves and manage stress before delivering?
  • Presenting: do's and don'ts
  • Storytelling as a vehicle for key messages
  • Body language and posture for success
  • Rehearsal: Giving and receiving feedback to increase performance
  • Course evaluation and action planning


Certificate

  • Upon successful completion of this training course, delegates will be awarded an official PetroKnowledge Certificate of Completion, signed by the course facilitator. The certificate confirms successful participation and records the total learning hours completed.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.

Accreditation

NASBA Approved Training Courses

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