Welcome to the Personal Development course. This course will help you strengthen your skillset in the areas of communication, presentation, teamwork and time management, which will be essential to the effectiveness of your role in a team, no matter the sector.

	Is this course for me?
	According to research, commuication skills are the top skill that employers typically want from job applicants. This includes the ability to speak, read, listen and write clearly and effectively.  This course will help you to develop your skills in this area, so that you can get your message across and connect with others, but will also focus on the other essential characteristics and complementary skills that are required to build and work in successful teams.
	How will I benefit from this course?
	In this course you will learn about: Communication skills Presentation skills Teamwork skills Time management skills By the end of the course you will be able to: Define communication skills, and understand the basics Organise a presentation to include an introduction, body and conclusion Describe critical characteristics of vocal quality and body language Describe how to use notes and visual aids in a presentation Describe the componnents of active listening Identify characteristics of successful teams Manage goals and time
	How long will it take?
	It should take you about 45 minutes.
	How much does it cost?
	This course is free.
	Will I get a certificate at the end?
	Yes! You will be able to download a certificate after you have completed all the modules and the feedback form.
	How do I start?
	Click on       Join        button on this page. This will take you through to the course modules. Don't worry, if you stop a module halfway through, you can always continue later from where you left off.