Business Networking

Learn effective networking skills and build stronger connections with the people you meet.
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Online & VR

AI avatars

3 practice exercises

6 online lessons

Digital certificate

1 hour of learning

Course Outcomes

  • Build meaningful relationships with a wide range of people
  • Win new business clients and advance your career
  • Polish your elevator pitch
  • Master the art of starting and exiting a conversation
  • Learn to listen more than you speak

Find new business connections through networking

Effective networking is an important aspect of career development. Building relationships with a wide range of people can win you new business clients, increase your chances of finding a new job, and advance your career.

Learn how to enjoy networking, make others feel at ease talking to you, how to enter and exit a group of people, and how to build meaningful connections. You'll learn different networking techniques with online classes and then practice these in virtual environments.

Online learning, done differently

We combine online learning with practice for a unique learning approach. At certain points throughout this public speaking course, you'll practice what you've learned.

Learn online, anytime

Complete a series of videos, quizzes, and case studies at your own pace - available to access at any time.

Practice with exercises

Build your networking skills by putting them to the test with interactive exercises.

Improve with feedback

Receive instant feedback on your performance to help identify your strengths and weaknesses.

Course Content

1. Networking essentials
This course covers key techniques for effective networking, enables you to polish and practice the all-important elevator pitch, and gives you confidence to start and end a conversation.
2. Practice with AI avatars
Practice with AI avatars and become the most effective type of networker - the one who listens more than they speak.

Practice exercises

Practice your public speaking with interactive and engaging exercises. At key points during the course, you'll be prompted to practice what you've learned in one of the following exercises.

The Elevator Pitch

Closing a Conversation

Networking Conversations with AI

Practice networking conversations with AI-powered avatars and master the art of listening more than you speak.

Roleplay with Avatars

Develop your networking skills with AI-powered avatars, who adapt to what you say in a dynamic and personalized way. Practice opening conversations, your elevator pitch, leaving conversations, and more.

What's included in this course:
  • 1 hour of learning
  • 2 case studies
  • 3 practice exercises
  • Earn a digital course certificate
  • Flexible, self-led format
  • Access to updated content

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US $45

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Frequently Asked Questions

1How do I access the online classes and practice exercises?

You can access the classes through the VirtualSpeech website, on any standard web browser such as Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.

The practice exercises can be completed online or in virtual reality (if you have a VR headset).

2When do I get access to the training?

When you enroll in the course, you'll get 24/7 access to the course (including tutorial videos, case studies, practice exercises, VR, and more) through the VirtualSpeech website and in VR.

3What equipment do I need for the practice exercises?

Both the online classes and exercises run in your browser, no additional software or download is required.

If you have a VR headset, you can also access the practice exercises in VR. Here's a list of our recommended VR headsets.

The online exercises have been tested across multiple browsers and run smoothly on Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Edge.

4How can I pay?

We accept payment via Credit Card, Debit Card or PayPal directly through the VirtualSpeech site. If you'd like to pay with an Invoice or using another payment method, please contact us.

5Can I buy this course for multiple people / my team?

Yes you can. After pressing the 'Buy Now' button on this page, select the number of users (maximum is 25).

After the payment, you'll be made course admin and can add users to the course from the admin dashboard.

6Can I get a certificate when I complete this course?

Yes, when you've completed this course, we'll send you a Certificate of Achievement, which you can share in the Certifications section of your LinkedIn profile, on printed resumes, CVs, or other documents.

7What is the refund policy?

If the course does not meet your expectations, you can get a full refund within 7 days of purchasing the course.