We offer a variety of online courses designed to meet personal and professional etiquette needs. Our online courses go over detailed information that will help you build the confidence you need to be successful. You can start your online course and complete it at your own pace. Learning to be a leader in social graces begins today.
Eating reveals much about your personality. How you hold a knife and fork, to where you place your napkin, to how you sit. But it’s not just about observing the rules. Table manners are about more than simple customs. Whether you are eating in a fancy restaurant or at home with friends and family, good table manners are a courtesy and will make dining a more pleasant experience. This one-to-one course teaches you not only how to be an excellent host but how to be the perfect guest and covers all elements of dining etiquette, from the invitation all the way through to the thank you note. By the end of the course you will feel confident about circulating at drinks parties, introducing guests to one another, and dealing with seating plans, toasts, and speeches. The first part of the course focuses on the theory of dining etiquette and in the second session, you put these skills into practice over a three-course meal. Please note that students will be sent instructions in advance on how to set up the table correctly as well as suggestions for preparing the food.
Afternoon Tea touches on most aspects of etiquette. You learn how to greet people, sit at the table, prepare tea, serve tea, confidently engage in conversation, and eat finger foods. Our online course covers the history of tea, how many cultures serve, and consider both the social and health aspects. We discuss the English history behind High Tea as well as how to host, meet, and greet colleagues. What to expect of the host and how to lay the table settings. You will also learn acceptable attire that has been a tradition for the occasion. Afternoon Tea is perfect for the light-hearted social gathering for any event and social group, whether personal or professional.
This course provides an overview of today’s etiquette rules, updated for today’s fast-paced lifestyles and ever-changing codes of conduct for work and leisure. The role of etiquette has changed over the years. At one time, it served as an indicator of each person’s proper station in life. Today, etiquette helps smooth the path of our daily activities, whether it’s meeting others in our daily interactions, talking to someone on the phone, offering condolences properly or understanding how to talk to colleagues at a business conference. You will learn the rules of good behavior for today’s most common social and business situations, including the common courtesies of life that many of us have forgotten or may not have learned, from when to offer your seat on a bus to a stranger to how to share a cab. It will also go over telephone etiquette, with the updated rules for cell phone use and the new rules for office calls. Correspondence, including emails, entertaining and being a polite guest, giving and receiving gifts and life’s big events are all covered, with examples – both good and bad! There is also a section on life situations that are never easy, such as death and divorce, with etiquette suggestions that will help you navigate the minefield of emotions surrounding these situations. Finally, a section on workplace etiquette covers the details of everything from how to relate to your boss and subordinates to keeping your social life and work separate. Etiquette 101 will teach you everything you need to know to move graciously through today’s world. In this course you will learn how to harness the power of etiquette and manners to elevate your first impression, build meaningful connections and leave a lasting impact on everyone you meet. CPD accredited course with certificate on completion. Feel confident in any social situation. Do you struggle to make conversation and connect with people? Are you unsure of what to wear in certain situations? Perhaps your dining etiquette needs polishing or you want to feel more confident at social gatherings? You only get one chance to make a positive first impression so it is vital to get it right. Everything from the way you enter the room to your posture, body language and eye contact come into play when you meet someone for the first time. How we engage and interact with others ultimately determines the quality of our lives. It influences not only how others respond to us but also how we feel about ourselves. In this course you will learn how to harness the power of etiquette and manners to elevate your first impression, build meaningful connections and leave a lasting impact on everyone you meet. From Meeting and Greeting and the Art of Conversation to Dining Etiquette and Dress Codes, we will share the skills and tools that will help you become the best version of yourself.
Do you want to be able to approach any social or business situation with confidence, poise and polish? This course will equip you with the skills and tools that allow you to present the best version of yourself at all times. You only get one chance to make a first impression so it is vital that you make it memorable for all the right reasons. In today’s competitive global arena, academic qualifications and being good at the technical side of your job are no longer enough. Research consistently shows that as much as 85{49d836964d3df938fe6b307a63c906e7d4969bf330a66f442501120a3d729bfb} of career success can be attributed to so-called ‘soft skills’ such as the ability to communicate effectively with others and work well within a team. Business etiquette is about building relationships and creating a positive working environment where people feel valued and respected. Treating customers, clients and colleagues with courtesy and empathy will boost productivity, profitability and, ultimately, your professional progression. Investing in yourself also gives you the edge when it comes to establishing long-lasting connections and a strong business network. This course will set you on the road to success by equipping you with all the etiquette skills you need to thrive in both your professional and personal life.
Cultural awareness in all aspects of interaction, both personal and professional, is showing respect and understanding for individuals around you, whether in any regard. We can help you understand many different cultures of social expectations. Learning Cultural awareness will help show you pay attention to detail and are willing to go out of your way to show respect for others. Cultural awareness while working with business colleagues will set you apart as the individual that can be a trusted partner to work with because you will be the few that went the extra step to meet simple needs and expectations.
Here you will learn critical, crucial points in providing excellent customer service in most establishments such as restaurant service and hotel concierge and front desk. This course offers every aspect of how to work with fellow staff and treat clients with detail and respect that will give you and your establishment the upper hand when it comes to customer service. Feel confident and know how to serve customers with cultural understanding and grace.
With this course, your child will develop a high strength of character and give your child the confidence to put their best foot forward, knowing they have the necessary interpersonal skills and formal etiquette training at a young age. They will gain confidence to strive for success each new day. This course is designed for your child to watch on their own or with their parent or guardian. This includes: Personal grooming and hygiene etiquette, deportment posture and decorum, appropriate introductions and greetings, electronic devices and online etiquette, respecting our elders as well as others, how and when to write a thank you note, decorum and table manners, strength of character skills to combat bullying, library etiquette, ow to answer a telephone. Being a teenager is not always easy. From exam stress and peer pressure to friendship issues and social media, there is a barrage of challenges for young people to contend with. Our private classes help prepare teenagers for adulthood by equipping them with the skills they need to confidently navigate social, academic and professional situations. In a world where competition is fierce for university places, internships and jobs, having the extra polish to back up their academic qualifications will give teenagers an important edge over their peers. A strong foundation in etiquette and manners will directly contribute to their future success by helping them develop into independent, confident and respectful adults.
What do you want people to say about you when you are not in the room? Your personal brand is the set of values and characteristics that define who you are and guide your choices. It encompasses everything that affects how people see you, including your friends, acquaintances, colleagues and employers. In short, it is what makes you, you. Creating a personal brand isn’t about pretending to be someone else. By focusing on your values, passions and personality traits, you can create a positive impact, control your reputation and elevate your credibility. In this one-to-one workshop, we will encourage you to think about the image you want to project and how to cultivate your personal brand through your demeanor, communication and interactions with others. Whether you are looking to progress in your career, expand your network or set up your own business, building a personal brand will boost your confidence and help you achieve your goals.