Course Overview
- Course Title: Business English for Jobs & Networking
- Instructor: Academy of Genius Graduates
- Target Audience:
- Non-native English speakers in professional settings
- Job seekers aiming to improve business communication skills
- Professionals seeking networking confidence in English
- Employees needing cross-cultural communication training
- Prerequisites: None
Curriculum Highlights
- Key Topics Covered:
- Workplace English fundamentals (formal vs. informal tone)
- Professional introductions & greetings
- Telephone etiquette & call management
- Writing professional emails (structure, tone, follow-ups)
- Cross-cultural communication strategies
- Networking skills (in-person & online)
- Handling difficult conversations (feedback, pushback, de-escalation)
- Workplace jargon & idioms (UK/global context)
- Digital communication etiquette (chat, video meetings, email threads)
- Overcoming networking anxiety (imposter syndrome, rejection fear)
- First impressions & body language
- Professional brand building (LinkedIn, elevator pitch)
- Key Skills Learned:
- Confident self-introductions in professional settings
- Email writing for clarity and actionable responses
- Telephone communication (planning, steering, closing calls)
- Networking techniques for events and follow-ups
- Cultural awareness in global workplaces
- Conflict resolution in sensitive conversations
- Digital professionalism (video calls, messaging)
- Personal branding for career growth
Course Format
- Duration:
- 3.5 hours on-demand video
- 1 practice test
- Assignments (role-play exercises)
- Format: Self-paced online course (lifetime access)
- Resources:
- Role-play scenarios
- Downloadable materials
- Mobile & TV access
- Certificate of completion
Additional Information
- Course Language: English (UK workplace norms, globally applicable)
- Focus Areas:
- Business English for jobs
- Professional networking
- Workplace communication
- Cross-cultural collaboration
- Unique Features:
- Scenario-based learning (real workplace examples)
- AI-enhanced voiceovers (for clarity and engagement)
- Practical exercises (emails, calls, networking simulations)