Chris Croft Training

Confident & Assertive Workplace Communication Specialization

Chris Croft Training

Confident & Assertive Workplace Communication Specialization

Confident & Assertive Workplace Communication.

Build confidence, communicate assertively, handle difficult people, negotiate, and boost your EQ

Louise Croft
Chris Croft

Instructors: Louise Croft

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Beginner level

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4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Build confidence and assertiveness to communicate clearly, handle difficult people and navigate challenging conversations.

  • Develop emotional intelligence and negotiation skills to build stronger relationships, influence others and achieve better outcomes at work.

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September 2026

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Specialization - 5 course series

What you'll learn

  • Understand what confidence is and discover practical ways to strengthen self-belief and self-esteem.

  • Develop lasting habits and techniques to overcome self-doubt and become more confident in everyday life.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Leadership
Category: Influencing
Category: Psychology
Category: Stress Management
Category: Self-Motivation
Category: Goal Setting
Category: Emotional Intelligence
Category: Assertiveness
Category: Self-Discipline
Category: Personal Development
Category: Relationship Building
Category: Open Mindset
Category: Communication
Category: Self-Awareness
Category: Public Speaking
Category: Growth Mindedness
Category: Motivational Skills
Category: Resilience
Category: Self-Starter
Category: Organizational Effectiveness

What you'll learn

  • Master practical assertiveness techniques to communicate confidently, influence others, and handle difficult situations.

  • Build confidence, improve relationships, and become more effective while remaining respectful and likeable.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Leadership Development
Category: Relationship Management
Category: Communication
Category: Stakeholder Management
Category: Teamwork
Category: Conflict Management
Category: People Management
Category: Negotiation
Category: Influencing
Category: Professional Development
Category: Assertiveness
Category: Interpersonal Communications
Category: Emotional Intelligence
Category: Personal Development
Category: Leadership
Category: Resilience
Category: Active Listening
Category: Communication Strategies
Category: Business Communication
Category: Persuasive Communication
Assertiveness - Difficult People & Games Players

Assertiveness - Difficult People & Games Players

Course 3, 10 hours

What you'll learn

  • Find it easy to say no, be assertive, and politely speak your mind

  • Overcome fear of confrontation, and rid yourself of negative people

  • Tools to stop letting others intimidate you, manipulate you, or take over your decisions

Skills you'll gain

Category: Assertiveness
Category: Conflict Management
Category: Business Communication
Category: Influencing
Category: Employee Relations
Category: Communication Disorders
Category: Personal Development
Category: Negotiation
Category: Persuasive Communication
Category: Human Resources
Category: Customer Complaint Resolution
Category: Interpersonal Communications
Category: Communication
Category: Non-Verbal Communication

What you'll learn

  • How to recognize, understand and manage emotions to improve relationships, communication and personal effectiveness

  • How you can apply emotional intelligence in leadership, teamwork, decision-making and everyday challenges.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Social Skills
Category: Verbal Communication Skills
Category: Relationship Management
Category: Self-Awareness
Category: Active Listening
Category: Interpersonal Communications
Category: Decision Making
Category: Leadership and Management
Category: Conflict Management
Category: Mindfulness
Category: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
Category: Communication
Category: Collaboration
Category: Emotional Intelligence
Category: Leadership Development
Category: Resilience
Category: Teamwork
Category: Self-Discipline
Category: Empathy
Category: Leadership
Successful Negotiation: Master Your Negotiating Skills

Successful Negotiation: Master Your Negotiating Skills

Course 5, 10 hours

What you'll learn

  • Master the complete negotiation process, from preparation and planning to closing successful agreements.

  • Use practical negotiation techniques to achieve better outcomes while maintaining positive relationships.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Conflict Management
Category: Procurement
Category: Problem Solving
Category: Sales
Category: Price Negotiation
Category: Personal Development
Category: Persuasive Communication
Category: Strategic Communication
Category: Strategic Decision-Making
Category: Relationship Management
Category: Purchasing
Category: Contract Management
Category: Stakeholder Management
Category: Business Communication
Category: Leadership
Category: Influencing
Category: Contract Negotiation
Category: Decision Making
Category: Negotiation
Category: Communication

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