info@commonwealthtca.com
Language  
English
French
Spanish
German
Italian
Russina
Arabic
Turkish
Home
Courses
Cities
Associations
Services
About Us
Contact Us
Course Category
Accounting and Finance
Administration and Secretarial
Auditing and Governance, Risk and Compliance
Banking, Insurance and Financial Services
Business Continuity and Crisis Management
Communication and Writing Skills
Construction Management
Contracts Management
Customer Service
Data Management and Business Intelligence
Digital Innovation and Transformation
Energy and Water Management
Financial Technology (FinTech)
Health, Safety and Environment
Human Resources and Training
Interpersonal Skills and Self Development
IT Management
Leadership and Management
Legal
Maintenance and Engineering
Marketing and Sales
Monetary Economics
Monitoring and Evaluation
Oil and Gas
Planning and Strategy Management
Port and Shipping Management
Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Project Management
Public Relations
Quality and Productivity
Security Management
Tourism Management
Transport and Logistics
More Links
Public Training Courses
Certified Training Courses

Advanced Assertive Communication Skills

Why Attend

The success of assertive communication lies in an individual’s ability to fully imbibe assertiveness in their mindset first. Assertiveness is often viewed as rude or stern. However, it is aggressive or passive communication styles that bring out misleading outcomes in communication.

Overview

Course Outline

Schedule & Fees

Course Methodology

Instructor-led training that uses interactive learning methods, including class discussion, small group activities, and role-playing

Course Objectives

the ability to reach a higher level of competence in assertive communication; real-time feedback on their spoken communication aligned with assertiveness in 21st-century communication; the ability to recognise language and vocal aspects that do not align with assertive communication; capability to correct these errors and self-improvise; understanding of the requisites of an assertive (positive and collaborative) communicator; ability to express ideas assertively on any subject; the skill to initiate conversations, offer feedback, respond to criticism and compliment people assertively; understanding of the potential of assertive listening, questioning and acknowledging the other

Target Audience

Communication in the 21st Century Presidents, Vice-presidents and Senior Management who are looking to increase their knowledge and skill in Assertive Communication; Managers, Secretaries and Team Leaders across industries; Administration executives responsible for communicating to different sectors of the business; Executives who need assertive communication skills; Trainers, teaching staff, educators and administrators responsible for interacting with students and faculty; Human Resource Managers, Executives and Leaders responsible for employee engagement, performance and organisational development; Government officials responsible for communication and administration in government sectors; Hospital staff, support staff in volunteer camps and faculty communicating with external stakeholders; Any other professional who would like to improve their ability to communicate assertively

Target Competencies

n/a

Communication in the 21st Century

  • Communication in the 21st Century

  • Role of an Effective Communicator

  • Good vs Bad Communication

  • Impact of a Biased Communication

  • Assess your Communication Style

Behaviours & Communication Styles

  • Role of Behaviours in Communication

  • Passive Communication

  • Aggressive Communication

  • Assertiveness in Communication

  • Choose your Communication Style

  • Practice (Role-plays) & Feedback

Why Assertive Communication?

  • What is Assertiveness?

  • Merits of Assertive Communication

  • Risks of Assertive Communication

  • Saying NO Assertively

  • Practice and Feedback

Becoming an Assertive Communicator

  • Achieving a Balance

  • Win-Win

  • Word Choice

  • Positive Language

  • Applying Assertiveness in Tone

  • Practice Activities & Feedback

Assertive Body Language

  • Introduction to Visual Communication

  • First Impressions

  • Body Language in a Virtual Set-up

  • Posture and Poise

  • Self-Assessment

Assertive Listening

  • Introduction to Listening

  • What is Empathetic Listening?

  • Tips to Become an Assertive Listener

  • Barriers to Effective Listening

  • Interruptions and Pauses

  • Practice Exercises & Feedback

Elements of Assertiveness

  • The Power of Confidence

  • Delivering a Clear Message

  • Empathy and Acknowledgement

  • Emotional Intelligence

  • Worksheets and Practice

Assertiveness at the Workplace

  • Assertiveness and Problem Solving

  • Expressing an Opinion

  • Criticism and Compliments

  • Assertiveness and Productivity

  • Managing Upwards

  • Summary & Feedback

$2875

Accra

Country: Ghana

Duration: One week

Date: 01–05 Dec 2025

Register

$4475

Amsterdam

Country: Neatherlands

Duration: One week

Date: 09–13 Mar 2026

Register