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Assertiveness

Learn to stay assertive when faced with challenges in the workplace.

Course summary

This course will provide staff with the skills needed to confidently ask for what they want and disagree with others while staying assertive.

You’ll learn practical strategies to increase the effectiveness of working relationships by becoming more assertive.

Course information

Level: Introductory (Level 3)

Face to face training

  • Available for: Groups
  • Duration: One day
  • CPD points: Pending

Live webinar

  • Available for: Individuals, groups
  • Duration: Half day
  • CPD points: Pending

Individual bookings

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Tuesday 18 March 2025Half day 9:30am – 12:30pmWebinar£110+VAT | £100+VATBook

Group bookings

You can book this course for groups.

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What this course covers

Face to face and webinar training includes:

  • the four actions of assertive behaviour

  • body language, tone and words when making requests and disagreeing

  • three techniques to say ‘no’

  • five techniques to be assertive when it’s challenging

What you'll learn

At the end of this training, you'll be able to:

  • define assertiveness

  • recognise non-assertive behaviours

  • implement practical strategies to move away from non-assertive behaviours and toward more consistent assertiveness

Who this training is for

You might work in a role where you need to negotiate or deal with difficult situations, and you're looking to become more assertive.

Continuing Professional Development

Gain points towards your professional development from the CPD Certification Service with Shelter training and events.

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