LBS0106 - Confident Communication For Career Advancement
Course Description
Technical skills may get your foot in the door, but soft skills move you forward. Taught by a local HR expert, this course will guide you through key professional competencies that drive career success, including time management, leadership presence, and emotional intelligence. Build confidence to thrive in the workplace through real-world scenarios, role-play, and coaching-style exercises.
Learner Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will:
- Communicate clearly and confidently in professional settings
- Master workplace etiquette and executive presence
- Develop emotional intelligence (EQ) for effective teamwork
- Manage time, productivity, and workplace priorities efficiently
- Handle workplace conflicts and give/receive feedback professionally
- Build a strong personal brand and network for career growth
Who Should Take This Course
Aspiring professionals, recent graduates, interns, or anyone seeking to level up your workplace communication and leadership skills.
About Your Instructor
Farah Ali is an HR leader with extensive experience in employee development, professional coaching, and workplace leadership. She currently serves as the Head of HR at Cedar Electronics, where she designs and implements corporate training programs focused on communication, leadership, and career growth. With a passion for empowering professionals, she has helped individuals and teams improve productivity, confidence, and business etiquette.
Farah holds a double major from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and an MBA from the University of St. Thomas. She is also a CPA, bringing a strong analytical and business perspective to her training approach. As a former Harper College student, she combines firsthand knowledge of the institution’s academic experience with real-world HR leadership insights to guide students toward career success.
Scholarship Opportunity
This workshop is part of a scholarship program through the Strengthening Workforce Skills program, funded by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)'s Noncredit Strategies at Work grant.
Apply here and if you are eligible for the scholarship, you will be enrolled and receive an email notification within 5 business days. Funding is limited.
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