Small Talk Course

What will I learn?

Master the art of small talk, or as we say here, 'the gift of the gab,' with our comprehensive course, designed for communication professionals looking to improve their chat. Get stuck in to effective icebreakers, body language, and getting over that initial shyness to start interesting conversations. Learn how to move smoothly into more professional subjects, deal with those awkward silences, and find out what you have in common with others. Build a good rapport based on trust, empathy, and emotional intelligence, while becoming a dab hand at active listening and asking open-ended questions. Finish conversations like a pro and keep improving with feedback and checking in with yourself.

Apoia's Advantages

Online and lifetime access to courses
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you'd like to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, no internet required

Develop skills

Strengthen the development of the practical skills listed below

Become a master of icebreakers to get the craic going in any conversation.

Read body language like a book for better non-verbal communication.

Handle those awkward silences with a bit of style and ease.

Build trust and a good name for yourself through personal interactions.

Use active listening to keep the conversation flowing nicely.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.