Effective Communication Training NYC: Group Classes & Corporate Training

We offer this course as private training only. Our Business Writing Bootcamp covers effective written communication.

Effective communication involves a lot more than just speaking. In this three-hour workshop, discover your communication style and learn how to adapt it. Talk about common communication barriers, what it means to listen, and how body language and tone impact a message. Master the communication process and learn how to deliver a clear and effective message.

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Schedule & Enrollment: Effective Communication

3 hours
$199

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Free retake
Setup assistance
Expert instructors
Small classes

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Email hello@nobledesktop.com to request this course.

Tuition

As one of our smaller courses, tuition for this course is due in full before the start date. The best way to save on this course is to take it as part of a certificate program.

Full Tuition

$199
Due before the class starts

What’s Included

3 hours of hands-on instruction
Live, project-based training from experts
Proprietary workbook included
Retake for free within 1 year
Verified digital certificate of completion
Small class sizes

What’s included with my tuition?

A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement
Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed
Top-notch curricula that have been tried and tested over many cohorts and are consistently improved for an optimal learning experience
Supplemental materials to assist both during and after the course - please refer to specific course pages to see what supplemental materials are offered
A 1-year free retake policy which allows students to retake any part of the course or program for free to refresh the materials and gain additional practice
A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment

Are there any additional fees or expenses?

There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us.

However, if you plan to take the course live online, you may need to obtain required software. We’ll help you get set up with a free trial of paid software prior to the class. Most of our coding classes utilize freely-available open-source software. For most of our design and motion graphics courses, we will help you get set up with a free trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. If you attend the course in-person, we will have a computer already set up for you with all of the required software for no additional cost.

Do you offer any discounts for this course?

We don’t currently offer discounts as we do our best to affordably prices our courses.

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Learn the concepts and skills covered in this course or your tuition is on us. See details and terms & conditions.

Hands-on training

Work on projects proven to boost retention

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Time-tested curriculum

Refined over many cohorts for an optimal learning experience

The teaching method at Noble Desktop is perfect and the classes provide you with infinite knowledge that makes you eager to take everything they offer. I love Noble!
—Ivonne Ackerman

Learn from experts

Experienced educators who are driven to help you succeed

Retake for free

Refresh the materials for free within one year

Interactive Training

Learn in Real-Time with Small Class Sizes

Attend this course Live Online via Zoom. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects.

Unlike other providers, these are not mass open-enrollment classes. At Noble Desktop, you’ll learn in small groups (typically 8-15 students) and receive personalized attention.

On Campus in Live Online Live Online

Get face-to-face interaction with an instructor and other students when you learn at our NYC campus. Courses are hands-on with a computer and software provided.

Live, interactive class
Experienced instructor in the room with you
Computer and software provided

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Live Online Remote, from anywhere

Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.

Live, interactive class
Experienced instructor teaching over Zoom
Remote setup assistance provided

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Earn a Certificate of Completion

Upon completion of this course, you’ll receive an official certificate testifying to your mastery of the curriculum. We’ll send you a link where you can download your certificate, share it online with your friends, post it to your professional network on LinkedIn, and view all your earned certificates. Congratulations on your achievement!

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Sample credential for completion of Effective Communication

Free Retake & Class Recordings

Missed a session or need a refresher? We have you covered!

Free Retake

We offer a single free retake of the class within a year.

Class Recordings

You can also access recordings of each session in your student portal within one business day of the session’s end. Recordings are available for one month after the session.

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Effective Communication Curriculum

What You’ll Learn at a Glance

Discuss common communication barriers
Take a communication styles inventory
Learn how to become an assertive communicator
Learn about the communication process, from message to delivery
Talk about body language and tone
Practice delivering a clear and effective message
Talk about the difference between listening and hearing
Learn about openness and empathy, and the “tell me more” approach
Practice asking open-ended questions

Course Syllabus

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Module 1 – Communication styles

I. Communication barriers

Generational, cultural, communication style

II. Communication styles

Communication styles inventory
The cause of most communication problems
Examples of communication style misunderstandings
Rebranding your communication style

III. Assertive communicator

What does it mean to be an assertive communicator?
How to become an assertive communicator

Module 2 – The communication process

IV. From message to delivery

What’s more important, the message or the delivery?
Crafting a clear message

V. Body language and tone

Non-verbal communication

VI. Delivering a clear and effective message

Practice and feedback

Module 3 – Active listening

VII. Listening

What does it mean to listen?
3 tenants of active listening

VIII. Openness and empathy

The “tell me more about that” approach

IX. Asking open-ended questions

Examples of open-ended/closed questions
3 questioning techniques
Practice asking open-ended questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this course require any prior knowledge or experience?

Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.

Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?

This course does not qualify for payments plans or student financing. See our Payment Plan FAQ to find related programs that qualify.

Can I take this course online (remote learning)?

You may attend this training virtually (online) at the scheduled time the course is offered (New York, Eastern Time).

How does attending “live online” work?

Students can attend this training remotely through screen sharing software (we use Zoom).
Participants can hear the instruction, ask questions, and even share their screen with the instructor.
For audio you can use your computer’s microphone/speakers or call a phone number that we’ll provide.
Classes are activity-based and taught by a live instructor, so we strongly encourage students who are local to the area to attend in person!
You will need your own computer and copy of any required software. If you don’t have the software, you can usually do a free trial or purchase your own license. If you need assistance, contact us at hello@nobledesktop.com

What happens if I need to miss a session?

You have some options:

You can watch a recording of the session. We will provide any course materials.
If you can’t come into the classroom but can still attend remotely, we will provide you with the Zoom login information.
You can use your free retake to make up any missed class time.

Corporate & Onsite Professional Development Training

Purchase group class vouchers at a discount for our regularly-scheduled group classes, or create a custom training program at your offices.

Private Training

Available onsite at your location
Modern computer labs available at our offices
Customize or choose from our existing courses
Free instructor consultations to finalize content

Group Class Vouchers

Send employees to our group classes
Extensive offerings and flexible scheduling
Simple billing and logistics
Computers and training resources provided

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