Networking Skills

Overview

Need to network but don’t know how to break the ice? In Networking Skills you’ll learn to be present and spontaneous in conversation, interact with confidence and curiosity using techniques to build rapport and connection. This networking training course takes a creative and interactive approach by engaging NIDA role play actors to explore authentic human conversations.

This course was previously known as ‘Working the Room’.

Course components

• Develop your voice for effective communication in a social context.
• Identify how body language contributes to communication.
• Utilise improvisation techniques to navigate business conversations and ‘think on your feet’.
• Plan for successful communication scenarios.
• Explore practical methods to initiate conversation and how to make adjustments.
• Receive feedback and direction on your networking style.

Outcomes

• Practice active listening and active watching skills to promote effective collaboration.
• Demonstrate rapport-building techniques with networking professionally.
• Display physical and vocal awareness when communicating professionally.
• Employ and leverage clear objectives in various work-related scenarios.
• Practice and experiment with improvisational tools to create connection with others and respond successfully in the moment.
• Demonstrate improved confidence when networking.

Delivery style

Two sessions 6.30–9.30pm, on two consecutive weeks

Questions

If you would like to know more about Networking Skills, please contact one of our training specialists on 1300 650 357 today or contact us and we will respond to your enquiry within one business day.

Class dates for 2025 will be published in November, if you would like to find out more please contact us by email or phone.

Course Fee

$750 GST Inc. per person. This course has a maximum of 16 participants.
2 sessions, 6 hours total.

This course can also be delivered in-house for your organisation.

Cancellation policy

See our cancellations and transfers policy.

We accept Mastercard and Visa online below. If you require payment by invoice please fill in our public course registration form (PDF 1,551 kB) and email to NIDA Corporate.