New Start Programme - Confident Communication: June 2025

Effective communication is crucial in the workplace, especially when it comes to interviews, meetings, and collaboration. Gain practical tips to help you communicate more confidently.

This session will cover:

  • what we mean by verbal and non-verbal communication 
  • how to communicate more effectively and confidently, particularly in interviews

Learners will have the opportunity to participate in a practice interview and receive useful feedback from each other.

You can enrol on this course through the job club.

Entry requirements

This course is aimed at anyone who would like to improve their communication skills and feel more confident, particularly in the area of job interviews. 

It supports 'New Start part 1 – job search skills' by exploring the areas of communication and self-confidence which are a key part of job seeking. 

Learners can attend the 2 parts in any order or just attend one part if the other is not relevant to their needs.

Material required for the course

Bring a pen and paper for making notes.

Teaching method

Learners will get a short worksheet to complete during the session and take home with them afterwards. They will also get a copy of the slides

How is your progress checked

Progress is checked through a mix of :

  • formal instruction
  • pair work
  • group discussion 
  • individual written work 
  • observation from the tutor

Assessment

Observation of participation in course activities and completion of the worksheet.

There will be a self-evaluation at the end of the session.

Next steps

On completing the course learners can progress on to other work skills and personal development courses.

More information

This is a non-accredited course. You will not get a qualification.

Fees are non-refundable unless we cancel a course.

Course details

Start date: Wednesday 4 June 2025
When:
Wednesday 9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration: 1 day
Full fee: Free
Concessionary fee: Free
Location: Bracknell Open Learning Centre

Contact information

Community Learning Team

Email: community.learning@bracknell-forest.gov.uk for course information

Email: olc@bracknell-forest.gov.uk for room hire

Phone: 01344 354220