What is Active Listening Training?
Active Listening is a vital skill for effective communication, essential in both personal and professional settings. This skill enables individuals to fully understand, interpret, and respond to information being communicated. In today’s fast-paced world, where meaningful interactions often take a backseat, mastering Active Listening helps build stronger relationships, enhances collaboration, and supports informed decision-making, making it a cornerstone of successful communication and interpersonal development.
Proficiency in Active Listening is crucial for professionals in roles requiring high levels of interaction, such as Managers, Educators, Therapists, and Customer Service Representatives. Mastering this skill allows them to engage better with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders. By fostering empathy, understanding, and focus, professionals can enhance relationships, resolve conflicts effectively, and drive better outcomes in their personal and professional lives.
This 1-day Active Listening Skills Course equips delegates with practical techniques to enhance attention, empathy, and understanding in conversations. Delegates will learn how to interpret verbal and non-verbal cues, maintain focus, and practice non-judgmental listening. Through hands-on exercises and real-life scenarios, this training helps delegates build a strong foundation in Active Listening, enabling them to communicate more effectively and create meaningful connections in their personal and professional environments.
Course Objectives
- To understand the principles of Active Listening
- To develop skills in empathetic and non-judgmental listening
- To learn techniques for maintaining focus and attention
- To enhance the ability to interpret verbal and non-verbal cues effectively
- To improve communication skills for building stronger relationships
- To practice Active Listening in a variety of real-world scenarios
- To foster better understanding and collaboration through effective listening techniques
- To build a skill set is essential for personal and professional success
Upon completing this training, delegates will possess the tools and techniques to enhance their communication skills significantly. They will be able to build stronger relationships, foster collaboration, and communicate with empathy and understanding, driving success in all areas of life.
Course Outline
Active Listening Training
Module 1: An Overview of Active Listening Skills
- What is Active Listening?
- Importance of Active Listening Skills
Module 2: Steps for Active Listening Skills
- Listen Attentively but Relaxed
- Keep Your Mind Open to Listening
- Pause Before Responding
- Ask Question for Clarification Anything
- Explain in Brief in Your Wording
- Feel Same What the Speaker Feels
Module 3: How to Improve Your Active Listening Skills
- Face the Speaker and Make Eye Contact
- Show to the Speaker That You are Interested and Listen Properly
- Provide Feedback
- Do Not Interrupt the Speaker
- Try to Converse in Front of the Mirror
- Listen and Make a Virtualisation Picture
Module 4: Benefits of Active Listening Skills
- Understand the Motive of Conversation
- Successful Conversation
- Save Time and Money
- Build a Strong Network and Good Relationship with the Speaker
- Reduce the Stress Level
- Engagement and Motivation
- Add-Ons Teaching Skills
- Problem-Solving or Handing Issues
Module 5: Outcomes of Active Listening
- People Feel That You Are Interested in Listening
- Increased Self-Confidence and Understanding
- Clarifying Misunderstandings
Included
Included
- No course includes are available.
Offered In This Course:
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Video Content
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eLearning Materials
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Study Resources
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Completion Certificate
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Tutor Support
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Interactive Quizzes
Learning Options
Discover a range of flexible learning options designed to meet your needs. Select the format that best supports your personal growth and goals.
Online Instructor-Led Training
- Live virtual classes led by experienced trainers, offering real-time interaction and guidance for optimal learning outcomes.
Online Self-Paced Training
- Flexible learning at your own pace, with access to comprehensive course materials and resources available anytime, anywhere.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who should take the Active Listening Skills course?
This course is ideal for Managers, Educators,
Therapists, Customer Service Representatives, and professionals in
communication-intensive roles seeking to enhance their listening and
interpersonal skills for better engagement and collaboration.
Q. How long is the Active Listening Skills course?
This is a 1-day course designed to provide
practical techniques and exercises to improve listening, empathy, and
understanding in personal and professional interactions.
Q. What skills will I gain from this course?
Delegates will learn empathetic listening,
interpreting verbal and non-verbal cues, maintaining focus, and using these
skills to build stronger relationships and improve communication outcomes.
Q. How does this course benefit my organisation?
By fostering improved communication, this
course helps organisations enhance collaboration, resolve conflicts
effectively, and create a more cohesive and productive work environment.
Q. How will this certification enhance my career?
This certification validates your
communication expertise, positioning you as an effective listener and
collaborator, which is a critical skill for career advancement in any
profession.