Small Talk Course

What will I learn?

Become a proper 'chatterbox' with our complete 'Howzit' Chat Course. It's made for you communication pros who want to sharpen your talking skills. We'll go deep into proper ways to start a chat, how your body talks, and getting over that feeling of not wanting to start a conversation. You'll learn how to move smoothly into work topics, handle those 'kwashala' silences, and find things you both like. Build strong connections with trust, understanding people's feelings, and being clever with your emotions. You'll also learn how to really listen and ask questions that get people talking. Finish conversations nicely and always get better by listening to what others say and checking yourself.

Apoia's Unique Offerings

Online courses with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
24/7 online support
Select and organise the chapters you wish to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, no internet required

Develop your skills

Enhance your practical skills listed below

Learn proper 'icebreakers' to get chats going nicely.

Understand what people's bodies are saying to improve how you talk without words.

Deal with those quiet moments without feeling awkward.

Build trust and make people believe you through talking to them in a personal way.

Use proper listening skills to keep people interested and chatting.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and 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 similar to the examples below

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