Course Description
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Course Code |
GSC 01 |
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Qualifications |
Assertiveness and Self-confidence Certificate of Achievement (10 hours) |
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Prerequisite |
Demonstrate language, literacy and numeracy skills to a minimum level of Year 10 secondary schooling or equivalent. |
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Course Investment |
$250
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Course Information
Overview
Self-confidence and assertiveness are two skills that are crucial for success in life. If you don't feel worthy, and/or you don't know how to express your self-worth when communicating with others, life can be very difficult. These skills will provide opportunities and benefits for you in your personal and professional life.
This course will give you an understanding of what assertiveness and self-confidence is to you and how to develop it in your day-to-day life. These skills will encompass many aspects of your life and have a positive effect on all of them.
Get ready to increase your confidence and become assertive!!
- 12 Online Modules with practical worksheets and practice quizzes
- Unlimited text/email support for the entire program (using WhatsApp, skype or email) have a coach in your back pocket for whenever you need the extra support and accountability
- 1-hour coaching session at the end of the course to put into practice your new learnt information.
Course Outcomes
- Define assertiveness and self-confidence, and list the four styles of communication
- Describe the types of negative thinking, and how one can overcome negative thoughts
- Explain the difference between listening and hearing.
- Define the importance of goal setting, and practice setting SMART goals for assertive behaviour
- Utilize methodologies for understanding your worth -- and the use of positive self-talk
- List reasons why a pleasing appearance and body language are critical for creating a strong first impression
- Practice sending positive communications phrased as “I-Messages”
- Practice strategies for gaining positive outcomes in difficult interpersonal situations
- 1-hour coaching sessions to make sure you have lasting results
Requirements
Access to a computer with word processing, PDF reader capabilities and an internet connection.
A good command of written and spoken English.
Syllabus
Module 2 - What does Self-Confidence mean to you?
- What is Assertiveness?
- What is Self-Confidence?
- The Four styles
Module 4 - Communication Skills
- Listening and hearing; they aren't the same thing
- Asking questions
- Body language
Module 5 - The Importance of Goal Setting
- Why goal setting is important
- Setting SMART goals
- Our challenge to you
Module 6 - Feeling the Part
- Identifying your worth
- Creating positive self-talk
- Identifying and addressing strengths and weaknesses
Module 7 - Looking the Part
- The importance of appearance
- The role of body language
- First impressions count
