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Talk So People Listen

Speakeasy Inc. See all classes by this school @ 120 North LaSalle St, Chicago, IL

Unleash your potential with this transformative program designed to help you develop a unique and impactful communication style. Gain comfort with fundamental skills, a deeper understanding of your listeners, and the power to achieve results through communication. Elevate your team's commitment to open communication and create an environment that supports growth and success.

All levels 21 and older
$3,500

3 sessions

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Strategies for Developing Effective Presentation Skills

American Management Association See all classes by this school @ 205 N Michigan Ave , Chicago, IL

Learn how to transform yourself from an inexperienced speaker to a skilled presenter with the Strategies for Developing Effective Presentation Skills course. Gain the confidence, control, and poise to communicate your ideas effectively and persuasively in any situation. Develop the specific presentation skills you need to become comfortable with your style and handle challenging situations with expert advice.

(8) All levels 21 and older
$2,895

3 sessions

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Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving & Decision Making

American Management Association See all classes by this school @ 205 N Michigan Ave , Chicago, IL

Gain a competitive edge in your career by mastering the art of analytical thinking and problem-solving at the American Management Association. Develop clarity in decision-making, avoid emotional triggers, and apply tools for sharpening your analytical skills to solve complex business problems. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your problem-solving abilities and propel your career forward.

(8) All levels 21 and older
$2,745

2 sessions

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WordPress Level 1

Computer Training Source, Inc. See all classes by this school @ 420 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL

Learn how to create and customize a blog site using WordPress.com in this introductory course. Discover the basics of setting up a blog, managing content, adding media, and engaging with visitors. Expand your online presence and enhance your blogging skills with WordPress Level 1.

(22) Beginner 18 and older
$699

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WordPress Level 2

Computer Training Source, Inc. See all classes by this school @ 420 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL

Expand your WordPress skills with this advanced course focused on installing, customizing themes, adding plugins, and optimizing search engines. Prerequisite: Some HTML, PHP, and design knowledge.

(22) Intermediate 18 and older
$699

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Fearless Presentations® Public Speaking Course

Fearless Presentations See all classes by this school @ 203 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL

Unlock your true potential as a public speaker and conquer stage fright with the help of an intensive two-day seminar. Gain poise, self-confidence, and competency in front of any audience, and leave a lasting impression with your captivating presentations. Discover the secrets to reducing nervousness, designing impactful speeches, adding enthusiasm and energy, and becoming a fearless presenter.

(4) All levels 15 and older
$2,250

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Presentation Skills Workshop

American Management Association See all classes by this school @ 205 N Michigan Ave , Chicago, IL

Master the art of presenting with conviction, control, and poise in this seminar that will help you overcome fear and develop key presentation skills. Gain confidence as you learn how to tailor your presentations, handle challenging situations, and engage your audience effectively. This workshop is perfect for anyone who needs to speak in front of groups or sell ideas to others.

(8) All levels 21 and older
$1,595
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Indonesian 1 Fundamentals (Private)

Hyperfluent See all classes by this school

Learn to introduce yourself, discuss your hobbies, and order spicy or sweet dishes in Bahasa Indonesia with the Indonesian 1 Fundamentals course at Hyperfluent. Improve your pronunciation and reduce your accent in this comprehensive language program.

(39) Beginner 14 and older
$55
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Indonesian 2 Fundamentals (Private)

Hyperfluent See all classes by this school

Take your Indonesian language skills to the next level with our personalized course at Hyperfluent. From basic greetings to planning your next vacation in Lombok, you'll be amazed at how quickly you progress. Don't wait any longer to start learning Bahasa Indonesia!

(39) Intermediate 14 and older
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Building Better Work Relationships: New Techniques for Results-Oriented Communication

American Management Association See all classes by this school

Discover the secrets to effective communication and relationship building in the workplace with this results-oriented course. Gain the skills to build trust, influence others, and maximize productivity through conscious communication strategies. Take your career to new heights by mastering the art of building better work relationships.

(8) All levels 21 and older
$2,895

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Overcome Your Public Speaking Fear

Zenspeak - Public Speaking Center See all classes by this school - Virtually Online

Transform your public speaking dread into unwavering confidence with Zenspeak's proven techniques. Join our supportive online environment and conquer your fear of public speaking today.

(59) All levels 18 and older
$425

10 sessions

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Strategies for Developing Effective Presentation Skills

American Management Association See all classes by this school

Master the art of persuasive communication and captivate your audience with confidence and poise. Enhance your presentation skills at the workshop on effective presentations. Don't miss this opportunity to develop your speaking abilities and overcome stage fright.

(8) All levels 21 and older
$2,895

3 sessions

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Mastering the Art of Critical Conversations

American Management Association See all classes by this school

Learn how to navigate difficult conversations with confidence and achieve productive results in any situation. Enhance your communication skills and gain the courage to speak openly and honestly, even in high-stakes discussions. Join this course and master the art of critical conversations.

(8) All levels 21 and older
$2,895

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Effectively Communicating in The Moment

American Management Association See all classes by this school

Master the art of confident and spontaneous communication in all areas of your professional life. Enhance your in-the-moment communication capabilities and gain the confidence to handle unexpected situations with ease. Join us for a transformative course that will empower you to excel in unscripted moments.

(8) All levels 21 and older
$2,895

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Behavioral Interviewing: Building a Consistent Framework and Process

Improving Communications See all classes by this school @ Virtual Classroom

Learn how to build a consistent framework and process for interviewing candidates, ensuring an unbiased experience, and finding the right fit for your team. Develop your interviewing skills and discover how to elicit descriptions of behaviors, attitudes, and skills necessary for the job. Join us for this professional development session and enhance your hiring process.

(45) All levels 18 and older
$399
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How to Avoid Scams in the VO Business

Edge Studio Voice Over See all classes by this school

Learn to navigate the murky waters of voiceover gigs with confidence. Discover real-life scam examples, red flags to watch for, and how to approach clients without pushing them away. Equip yourself to make informed decisions and protect your VO career.

(734) All levels 18 and older
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LEAN Process Improvement: Delivering More with Less

American Management Association See all classes by this school

Discover how to reduce inefficiencies, lower costs, and increase revenue with LEAN process improvement tools in this interactive course. Learn the types of waste, key methods, and the DMAIC process to optimize efficiencies. Benefit from immediate improvements and leave with a LEAN enterprise plan that can be implemented in your organization.

(8) All levels 21 and older
$2,495

2 sessions

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Presentation Skills Workshop

American Management Association See all classes by this school

Master the art of presenting with confidence and conviction in this comprehensive workshop. Learn to engage your audience, handle challenging situations, and deliver impactful presentations. Develop your skills and gain the confidence you need to succeed in any presentation setting.

(8) All levels 21 and older
$1,595
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Effective Business Communication

Training Connection See all classes by this school @ Online

Master the art of effective communication in the workplace with this interactive and fast-paced course. Discover various techniques and styles to build rapport, ask and answer questions, and empower employees. Enhance your skills and leave a lasting impression with colleagues, supervisors, customers, and vendors.

(162) Beginner 14 and older
$395
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Applied Leadership & Management Skills

NYIM Training See all classes by this school - Virtually Online

Learn how to become an effective leader and manager in a business setting. This class covers different leadership and communication styles and techniques for managing a team with confidence.

(748) All levels 18 and older
$795

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Reviews for Communications Courses in Chicago

Communications Courses in Chicago are rated 4.3 stars based on 101 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • The opened me up to talk to anyone anytime. It happened when we had to speak to someone in the class that you didn’t know
  • Dynamic Interactions

    This was incredibly helpful. I learned so much about myself and how I interact with others. My confidence definitely grew throughout this workshop. I loved learning what "color" style others and I fall into, definitely helps understand communication.
  • Presenting with Impact

    I enjoyed the program today and think it will really help me professionally going forward. I think the materials were helpful but the opportunity to actually practice made the most impact on my learning experience. Thank you!
  • Refining Your Public Speaking And Presentation Skills

    Great class. Very interactive and informative!!
  • The facilitator, Sandra, was excellent, very knowledgeable in her business communication education and I would love to take another course where she is the facilitator. She was great!
  • This past week I attended a public speaking training held by Laura Lewis-Barr. What a wonderful course it was getting you out of your comfort zone and being confident with the presenter you truly are!
  • Hi Laura, Thank you so much for the donation to IFAW, that is so very generous of you and greatly appreciated! I had a great time last week, I will definitely go and leave a positive review and recommend this course to others. I will have to work up the courage to watch the videos (heh – I think that is harder than actually giving the presentation sometimes!) but I will do it, and I am going to try thinking about life as a series of stories and practice keeping my ‘inner voice’ in storytelling mode, maybe it will help identify stories to tell! Thanks again for everything! Best, Sheryl F.
  • Laura - thanks for spending 2 days with us, I got a lot out of it! Graham
  • Hi Laura, I have learned so much from you and I really appreciate all your advice! Seeing my video is definitely helpful. Although I still have a lot of weaknesses in public speaking, now I know where to start and what needs to be improved. Thanks for teaching me the wonderful tips. I will recommend this class to my peers.
  • Laura was amazing! Would recommend this to anyone who is involved in public speaking.
  • When you're intimidated by something like public speaking, it's so easy to feel alone--which just compounds the anxiety. But meeting you guys and being reminded that many of us are in the same boat--and more importantly--that it's something we are working to overcome was a big part of what I took away from this experience. Thanks for your bravery. I found you all inspiring. Thanks, Ron
  • Hi Laura, Thank you for a great class and for the follow up with the videos (and to check if they work).
  • Hope all is well. First, I would like to thank you for such a great class last Thursday and Friday. I really enjoyed my time and came away with some great skills and tips that I look forward to utilizing in the future.
  • Hello. Thank you so much for the excellent class! Your instruction has provided me with greater assurance going forward. I am in Chicago periodically and will reach out, please do likewise if you are in New York, Baltimore or Washington, DC.
  • It was great meeting you and I appreciate all of the assistance and guidance you provided to us. It was a great team and I will say I enjoyed learning with everyone. Thank you for your time and I will keep you in mind for future corporate events as I really feel the build - a - bike program would be a great benefit for my team. Thanks again! And it was a pleasure meeting everyone. Bill D.
  • Hi Laura, thank you for a great two-days- you are a great teacher! I fully enjoyed the learning and growth and feel like I made good friends. My best, Joe
  • Laura, You are an amazing instructor! Thanks for the wonderful class and your example of what it looks like to give a “fearless presentation.” I learned a lot and gained more confidence because of yours and the group's encouragement. I don’t have to be perfect and neither does my presentation! I hope to work with you in the future. I’ll definitely leave a review. Happy week! Kiko
  • Hi, Laura, I have learned so much from you and I really appreciate all your advice! Seeing my video is definitely helpful. Although I still have a lot of weaknesses in public speaking, now I know where to start and what needs to be improved. Thanks for teaching me the wonderful tips. I will recommend this class to my peers. Xia
  • Executive Presence

    This class allowed me to view my Presentation skills with a new viewpoint. I appreciated the open opinion and suggestions from not just the instructors but from my peers as we were all learning and improving together.
  • Refining Your Public Speaking And Presentation Skills

    Great class
  • Lena was amazing! She is very good at what she does. Her psychological aspect is what makes her unique. You can tell she is a deep thinker. I learned a lot from this course! Thank you Lena!
  • Midge was great! Very informative and engaging session.
  • How to Master Instagram

    Great class, learned more than I thought I would - the slides that were provided after the class online are a big help to reference what was taught. I learned what I did right, as well as what I need to work on, and new things that are happening with Instagram. Adam is a great teacher, and taught everything on a basic level and was good about answering everyone's questions, during and after the class.
  • How to Master Instagram

    Super informative on using Instagram for marketing!! Highly recommend
  • Mastering Your Presentations

    I came into this afraid it was going to be just another presentation class with its general, unhelpful advice and guidelines. However, I found the content to be valuable, the exercises to be fruitful, and the time to be quite worthwhile. Thanks!
  • I came into this afraid it was going to be just another presentation class with its general, unhelpful advice and guidelines. However, I found the content to be valuable, the exercises to be fruitful, and the time to be quite worthwhile. Thanks!
  • It was a really valuable experience. The instructor, Sam Valenti, is very professional and he knows perfectly how to help you loose the sense of fear when you have to speak in public; he gave me great formulas, should me the perfect steps to make and say a speech, gave me great ideas. I want to take all the courses related with this topic. Thanks to all the team. Claudia
  • Sam was great, really top-notch. Had a very good experience. Got a very good visceral explanation of the topic, would go to a follow up class if offered. Thanks.
  • How to Master Instagram

    Great information given in a timely manner. Wondering when we receive a copy of the PowerPoint?
  • Instructor was exceptional.
  • Very well organized material, shared by a wonderfully engaging teacher! Enjoyed it and learned a lot in 3 hours!
  • Communication Skills Boot Camp

    Lisa was a phenomenal instructor! She knew the material had a dynamic way to make the content relevant. She was lively, engaging and over a lot of fun! She made the class interesting with her knowledge and life's experience! I will definitely recommend her to friends and co-workers, she was pretty AWESOME!

Discover the Best Classes for Communications in Chicago

Effective communication skills are essential in both personal and professional settings. In Chicago, a diverse range of classes is available to help individuals master these skills, enhancing their career opportunities and personal interactions. Whether you are looking to improve your public speaking, learn about interpersonal communication, or explore business writing, there are courses available. Dive into this article to discover the benefits, common challenges, and top courses in communications that can elevate your skill set.

Why Learn Communications in Chicago?

Learning communications provides numerous benefits that can impact your career and personal life positively. Good communication skills are essential in almost every profession and can lead to better job opportunities and improved relationships with colleagues and clients. Classes tailored to the specifics of the Chicago area can offer unique insights and networking opportunities that enhance the educational experience.

  • Improved Career Trajectory: Proficient communication skills are critical for career advancement across various fields, including business, marketing, and education.
  • Versatile Skills Development: Participants can expect to gain confidence, better express ideas, and engage in discussions effectively.
  • Networking Opportunities: Classes often include professionals from diverse backgrounds, allowing for valuable connections.
  • Enhanced Problem-Solving Abilities: Effective communication aids in articulating and resolving conflicts, streamlining teamwork, and fostering collaboration.
  • Personal Growth: Beyond professional applications, strong communication skills contribute to improved interpersonal relationships and self-awareness.

What Will You Learn in Communications Classes?

Communications classes encompass a wide variety of topics and skills that can empower participants to become more effective communicators. With an emphasis on both theory and practice, students can expect to engage in structured learning that facilitates growth in various areas.

  • Public Speaking Techniques: Participants learn how to convey messages confidently and effectively in front of an audience.
  • Active Listening Skills: Classes often cover the importance of listening to understand, which is crucial for effective communication.
  • Nonverbal Communication: Understanding body language and its implications can significantly enhance interactions.
  • Conflict Resolution Strategies: Courses often teach methodologies for effectively addressing and resolving conflicts.
  • Writing Skills: Participants develop strong writing skills for emails, reports, and presentations that convey professionalism.
  • Audience Analysis: Understanding the audience's needs and perspectives is taught to tailor messages effectively.
  • Presentation Techniques: Courses often involve hands-on training in creating engaging presentations that captivate audiences.
  • Feedback Mechanisms: Understanding how to give and receive constructive feedback is essential for personal and professional growth.

Common Challenges in Learning Communications and How Classes Help

Embarking on a learning journey in communications may present several challenges. Structured classes help overcome these hurdles through expert guidance and peer support.

  • Fear of Public Speaking: Many individuals struggle with anxiety when speaking in front of others, but classes provide a supportive environment to practice.
  • Difficulty in Articulating Ideas: Some people find it hard to express their thoughts clearly, but classes can provide techniques to enhance clarity and coherence.
  • Limited Exposure to Diverse Communication Styles: Classes expose students to various communication styles and practices, helping them adapt.
  • Lack of Practical Experience: Many courses include real-world scenarios and role-playing exercises to strengthen skills through practice.
  • Overcoming Negative Habits: Classes can help identify and eradicate common communication pitfalls such as filler words and unclear messages.

Top 6 Communications Courses in Chicago

Here are the top six communications courses available in Chicago, providing both in-person and virtual options to suit various preferences.

  • Talk So People Listen by Speakeasy Inc.: This comprehensive course focuses on developing a unique communication style. Participants will learn to engage effectively and foster an environment of open communication.
  • Building Better Work Relationships by American Management Association: This course emphasizes interpersonal skills needed for relationship building in the workplace. Participants will develop strategies for navigating complex environments.
  • Strategies for Developing Effective Presentation Skills by American Management Association: Learn to present with poise and confidence through this hands-on workshop. The course focuses on essential presentation skills needed to influence audiences.
  • Fearless Presentations® Public Speaking Course by Fearless Presentations: This intensive two-day seminar aids individuals in overcoming stage fright and mastering the art of public speaking.
  • Effective Business Communication by Training Connection: This interactive online course focuses on building rapport in the workplace and mastering effective conversation techniques.
  • Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making by American Management Association: Enhance your analytical and decision-making skills in this course designed to provide competitive insights into effective problem-solving.

What Do Reviews Say About Communications Classes in Chicago?

Overall, participants commend communication classes in Chicago for their practical applications and supportive environments. Reviews reflect the benefits of each course.

  • Building Better Work Relationships: "The insights gained in this class were invaluable for my professional interactions. The instructors were knowledgeable and engaging."
  • Fearless Presentations® Public Speaking Course: "This course transformed my approach to public speaking; I feel much more confident now presenting in front of others."
  • Talk So People Listen: "A fantastic course that helped me understand how to connect with my audience effectively. Highly recommend."
  • Strategies for Developing Effective Presentation Skills: "The practical tips and group exercises made this class a great experience; I learned so much about tailoring my message."

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much do communications classes cost on average in Chicago? Prices vary significantly, but typically start at around $50 for introductory classes and can go as high as $3,500 for comprehensive programs.
  • Are there any software, tools, or materials required for this type of class? Most classes provide necessary materials, but participants may need a laptop or other tech for online sessions.
  • Will prospective participants need any existing skills? No prior experience is usually required; many courses cater to all skill levels, from beginners to advanced.
  • Are these classes suitable for specific age groups? Many communications classes are designed for adults, while some also have offerings for teens.
  • Can I attend classes online? Yes, many courses are available online to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
  • Should I expect hands-on practice in these classes? Yes, most classes include practical exercises, role-playing, and group discussions to enhance learning.

Your Path to Effective Communication

In conclusion, mastering communication skills is invaluable in today's professional landscape, and taking classes in Chicago can set you on the right path. With a range of courses to choose from and opportunities to practice in supportive settings, you can develop confidence and proficiency in communicating effectively. Whether you are looking to improve your public speaking or strengthen workplace interactions, there are classes available to fit your needs. Explore these options and take the first step towards enhancing your communication abilities today.

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