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Course Description

Do you feel you could communicate better in the workplace, especially now that you're tasked with leading teams? Learn with us the secret sauce to fostering trust, collaboration and psychological safety.

Part of our new Emerging Leaders Certificate of Completion, this two-day, in-person course builds on the foundation established in LDSH 041 - Leading Self and LDSH 042 - Leading Mindset. It further advances your leadership development by refining the communication skills to effectively navigate, facilitate and support meaningful workplace conversations.

Led by an expert instructor at our SAIT Calgary campus, this interactive course will cover essential communication strategies and techniques to handle diverse workplace situations with confidence and clarity. Through engaging discussions, interactive exercises and peer collaboration, you’ll learn about body language, cultural diversity and conversational dynamics. You'll also work on mastering your assertiveness and using various strategies to deliver impactful coaching and feedback with authenticity and purpose. In addition to classroom activities, you'll access supplementary content through your online portal to enhance your learning experience.

By the end of this course, you’ll have the key communication skills and attitude to inspire, motivate and lead effectively.

Note: Registration for this course closes two days before the course start date.

This course is ideal if you:

  • are stepping into your first leadership role and want a solid foundation in communication
  • want to navigate workplace conversations with confidence and clarity while adapting to different situations
  • aim to foster a culture of trust, feedback and psychological safety in your organization.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • analyze the factors that influence workplace conversations and their impacts
  • develop techniques to navigate workplace conversations with confidence
  • apply key tactics of productive conversations to communicate effectively in the workplace
  • demonstrate how to effectively facilitate conversations
  • support productive conversations with trust and assertiveness
  • apply coaching and feedback approaches with confidence.

To request a course outline, contact ConEdAdvising@sait.ca.

Funding Opportunities

Learn more about how to pay for or reduce your education/training costs with available awards, bursaries, loan options and grants, including the Canada Alberta Job Grant.

There are no specific admission requirements (academic and/or work experience) to take this course. Any industry-related experience you already have will be beneficial. 

Delivery formats: For your convenience, we offer delivery of this workshop in an in-person classroom format. Learn more about our delivery formats.

Course completion: Upon successful completion of this non-credit course, you’ll receive an electronic copy of your official transcript. You’ll also be able to self-print a proof of completion document from your Continuing Education student account. Complete all courses required for the Emerging Leaders Certificate of Completion to receive your SAIT certificate credential.

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Prerequisites

For an optimal learning experience, we highly recommend completing the following courses first:

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Productive Conversations
Type
Lecture - In Person
Days
M, T
Time
8:30AM to 4:30PM
Dates
May 12, 2025 to May 13, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
14.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $525.00
Section Notes

Required Software/Technology/Textbooks/Supplies 

Included and access provided: 

  • Student version of Microsoft 365 and Brightspace (D2L) online learning platform
  • All course curriculum, supplementary resources, classroom supplies (in-class, in D2L)

You’ll need to supply: 

Before Course Start Date

Reminder: To view your course enrolment details including Start Date, Schedule and Location, log in to your Continuing Education Student Account, click on My Current Courses.

If you have any questions, contact ConEdAdvising@sait.ca.

Section Title
Productive Conversations
Type
Lecture - In Person
Days
Th, F
Time
8:30AM to 4:30PM
Dates
Oct 30, 2025 to Oct 31, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
14.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $525.00
Section Notes

Required Software/Technology/Textbooks/Supplies 

Included and access provided: 

  • Student version of Microsoft 365 and Brightspace (D2L) online learning platform
  • All course curriculum, supplementary resources, classroom supplies (in-class, in D2L)

You’ll need to supply: 

Before Course Start Date

Reminder: To view your course enrolment details including Start Date, Schedule and Location, log in to your Continuing Education Student Account, click on My Current Courses.

If you have any questions, contact ConEdAdvising@sait.ca.

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