Overview

This course introduces you to techniques to influence colleagues within your workplace with efficiency and grace.

It's designed for professionals who manage activities, initiatives and projects without a direct reporting relationship.

You will:

  • learn to ensure your ideas are heard, and your projects get done by applying effective planning, communication and leadership skills
  • hone skills to build your sphere of influence, including effective diplomacy, persuasion, communication and negotiation
  • explore strategies to "make things matter" by connecting with stakeholders, addressing threats and weaknesses by anticipating and managing concerns, and leveraging group dynamics.

Upcoming dates

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Registration for this course closes seven days prior to the start date.

After you've completed this course

Upon successful completion of this non-credit course, you can self-print your unofficial completion document from your Continuing Education student account.

Costs

Textbook and reading list

All required course materials are included in your tuition fees.  

Technology

To be successful in this course, you’ll need:

A functional webcam and microphone are recommended to allow for a more collaborative learning experience.

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Financial support

Financial opportunities are available to help pay for your course fees. Learn more about how to reduce your education or training costs with available awards, bursaries, loans and grants including the Canada Alberta Job Grant. 

Applicable certificates

This course applies to the following certificate programs:

Certification type
Certificate Certificate of Achievement
Certification type
Certificate Certificate of Completion

Train your team

Interested in group training opportunities for this course? Tell us about your organization's needs, and one of our training consultants will contact you within one business day.

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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.

We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta.