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Professional Communication Skills Training

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At The Great Canadian Training & Consulting Company, we want to provide you with an understanding of the impact that your communication skills have on other people. Break down barriers, build relationships with clients and co-workers, and even learn how to deal with difficult people.


You can click on each course outline for more information on the specific topics covered or get in touch with one of our Training Coordinators to help you determine which course is right for you.

 

If you want to:


  • Strengthen your core communication skills with our Communication Foundations courses
  • Build your team using communication with our Communicating as a Leader courses
  • Address specific challenges with our Communication Challenges courses
  • Facilitate more productive meetings, as a presenter and class facilitator, with our Facilitating Productive Meetings courses


Unless otherwise noted, public training is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)

Communication Foundations

Designed For

Customer service professionals seeking to deliver more consistent service and better experiences.

Results

  • Build a customer service approach that aligns with the customer's journey
  • Confidently communicate to enhance customer satisfaction and professional rapport
  • Handle difficult interactions using strategies to manage challenging behaviours
  • Create a welcoming environment that fosters consistent service
  • Strengthen your ability to empathize and resolve conflicts for more positive outcomes
Length
6 hrs
Venue
Virtual
Cost
$ 650.00

Upcoming Public Classes

October 28, 2026 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET

Designed For

Leaders and managers aiming to build leadership skills and maximize their team’s potential.

Results

  • Identify each team member's social styles and motivators to foster collaboration
  • Build teamwork skills and cultivate trust for more cohesive teams
  • Develop strategies for promoting respect and emotional intelligence
  • Implement effective brainstorming and team-building activities to inspire creative ideas
  • Facilitate team dynamics, resolve conflicts, and encourage diverse perspectives
Length
6 hrs
Venue
Virtual
Cost
$ 650.00

Upcoming Public Classes

November 5, 2026 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
March 1, 2027 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
May 14, 2027 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET

Designed For

Leaders and other professionals who want to strengthen their analytical thinking skills at work.

Results

  • Discover how your A.R.C.H. personality type affects your critical thinking skills
  • Recognize common assumptions, biases, and errors in reasoning
  • Learn to ask effective questions to identify the root cause of complex issues
  • Apply critical thinking techniques to analyze problems in professional situations
  • Use various techniques to confidently solve problems and evaluate other solutions
Length
6 hrs
Venue
Virtual
Cost
$ 495.00

Upcoming Public Classes

January 19, 2027 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET

Designed For

Those who want to improve workplace interactions by improving their social and etiquette skills.

Results

  • Network confidently in person and online, creating lasting connections
  • Make strong first impressions to build trust and credibility
  • Communicate more effectively, leveraging body language and active listening
  • Develop the extra edge to establish your personal brand and professional reputation
  • Navigate various business etiquette scenarios with self-assurance and professionalism
Length
6 hrs
Venue
Virtual

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Designed For

Any employee who wants to better understand and manage their emotions in the workplace.

Results

  • Develop strong emotional intelligence to enhance professional success
  • Improve self-awareness and manage emotions to build your resilience
  • Learn techniques to handle conflict, stress, and emotionally charged situations
  • Build stronger relationships by understanding and validating others' emotions
  • Refine social awareness and manage relationships to strengthen trust and influence
Length
6 hrs
Venue
Virtual
Cost
$ 650.00

Upcoming Public Classes

December 8, 2026 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
March 8, 2027 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
June 30, 2027 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET

Designed For

Designed for those who want to improve communication by understanding workplace personalities.

Results

  • Discover your A.R.C.H. style and how it shapes your communication at work
  • Learn the traits and motivators of all four A.R.C.H. personality temperaments
  • Adjust your communication style to connect with every A.R.C.H. type
  • Use the A.R.C.H. model to build empathy and collaborate more effectively with your team
  • Apply A.R.C.H. to teamwork, writing, meetings, and day-to-day leadership
Length
6 hrs
Venue
Virtual
Cost
$ 695.00

Upcoming Public Classes

November 6, 2026 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
February 12, 2027 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
May 11, 2027 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET

Designed For

Professionals involved in coordinating workflows who want their processes to be more efficient.

Results

  • Understand how process mapping improves communication and efficiency in an organization
  • Identify the components of a successful business process and workflow
  • Use common symbols and terminology to create basic flowcharts and process maps
  • Analyze workflows to correctly identify inefficiencies, delays, and bottlenecks
  • Improve communication and collaboration when using process maps at work
Length
3 hrs
Venue
Virtual
Cost
$ 495.00

Upcoming Public Classes

December 9, 2026 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET
February 17, 2027 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET

Designed For

Designed for anyone who wants to strengthen their writing through confident editing and revision.

Results

  • Learn how to revise, edit, and proofread to polish your professional writing
  • Refine tone, flow, and structure to make your business writing more effective
  • Use smart tools and techniques to catch grammar and spelling mistakes
  • Edit for consistency, accuracy, and tone to boost clarity and professionalism
  • Build confidence editing your own and others’ work with guided practice
Length
6 hrs
Venue
N/A
Cost
$ 675.00

Upcoming Public Classes

December 4, 2026 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
March 10, 2027 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
June 28, 2027 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET

Designed For

New and mid-level managers exploring strategies to communicate clearly and build relationships.

Results

  • Identify and overcome common communication barriers to improve workplace interactions
  • Ask effective questions to gather information and guide conversations
  • Decode non-verbal cues to better understand messages beyond words
  • Listen actively and empathetically to strengthen relationships and resolve conflicts
  • Enhance your persuasive communication skills to influence others respectfully
Length
6 hrs
Venue
Virtual
Cost
$ 650.00

Upcoming Public Classes

November 20, 2026 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
March 12, 2027 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
May 3, 2027 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET

Challenges In Communicating

Designed For

Those wanting to handle change with confidence, overcome resistance, and build resilience at work.

Results

  • Build more resilience to confidently adapt to change and overcome resistance
  • Identify and challenge self-limiting beliefs that hinder change acceptance
  • Understand the change cycle and use techniques to break through obstacles
  • Develop strategies to manage emotions and stress during periods of change
  • Strengthen personal and professional growth by embracing change as opportunity
Length
6 hrs
Venue
Virtual
Cost
$ 650.00

Upcoming Public Classes

November 4, 2026 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
January 27, 2027 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
May 17, 2027 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET

Designed For

All professionals who want to improve how they approach conflict and handle difficult conversations.

Results

  • Master confident communication techniques for handling difficult conversations
  • Recognize and manage emotional triggers to improve behaviours and responses
  • Foster collaboration by applying win-win solutions and building mutual respect
  • Enhance listening skills to identify cues and manage fight-or-flight reactions
  • Apply balanced techniques that lead to collaboration and build trust
Length
6 hrs
Venue
Virtual
Cost
$ 650.00

Upcoming Public Classes

November 24, 2026 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
January 29, 2027 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
May 26, 2027 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET

Designed For

All leaders who want to improve how they give feedback while preserving professional relationships.

Results

  • Master a repeatable, four-step feedback process to enhance communication
  • Learn to deliver feedback effectively while maintaining positive professional ties
  • Build confidence by practicing feedback techniques in a supportive environment
  • Understand key behaviours to ensure feedback leads to growth and improvement
  • Use feedback strategies to positively impact your team's dynamics
Length
1.5 hrs
Venue
Virtual

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Designed For

Leaders aiming to inspire trust, connection, and performance with thoughtful, actionable feedback.

Results

  • Understand the role feedback plays in improving team culture and performance
  • Build communication skills to foster safety, trust, and meaningful dialogue
  • Learn to deliver feedback that preserves relationships and encourages growth
  • Apply a feedback framework to guide productive and impactful conversations
  • Develop confidence in using both positive recognition and constructive feedback
Length
6 hrs
Venue
Virtual
Cost
$ 750.00

Upcoming Public Classes

January 20, 2027 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
May 31, 2027 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET

Designed For

Designed for those who want to manage and resolve conflict using the A.R.C.H. personality model.

Results

  • Understand how each A.R.C.H. type reacts to stress and conflict in the workplace
  • Spot signs of tension and adjust your approach to prevent unnecessary conflict
  • Use strategies tailored to each A.R.C.H. type to resolve conflict effectively
  • Handle conflict with empathy, clarity, and awareness of personality cues
  • Approach tough conversations with more emotional skill and confidence
Length
3 hrs
Venue
N/A
Cost
$ 495.00

Upcoming Public Classes

December 9, 2026 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET
March 22, 2027 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET
June 17, 2027 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET

Designed For

Leaders, managers, and other professionals who need to solve problems and make informed decisions.

Results

  • Avoid common mistakes when facing complex issues in the workplace
  • Master problem solving by using root-cause analysis to accurately get to the root of problems
  • Generate possible solutions using a variety of principles and techniques
  • Use decision making tools, such as a decision matrix, to choose the best path forward
  • Create an action plan that turns obstacles into data-driven outcomes
Length
3 hrs
Venue
Virtual
Cost
$ 495.00

Upcoming Public Classes

November 27, 2026 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET
March 24, 2027 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET

Facilitating Collaborative & Engaging Sessions

Designed For

Designed for professionals who lead meetings and want to improve outcomes using Microsoft 365 tools.

Results

  • Determine whether a meeting adds value and explores alternatives
  • Create clear agendas and structure meetings with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and OneNote
  • Run smooth, engaging meetings with Microsoft 365 tools, such as Whiteboard and Polls
  • Capture notes and assign follow-ups using Loop, To Do, and Planner
  • Drive accountability with meeting summaries, follow-ups, and task tracking
Length
6 hrs
Venue
N/A
Cost
$ 695.00

Upcoming Public Classes

November 11, 2026 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
February 12, 2027 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET

Designed For

Professionals aiming to deliver clear, compelling, and confident presentations to any audience.

Results

  • Deliver clear, engaging presentations that inspire action and confidence
  • Start with strong, thoughtful openings that hook and captivate your audience
  • Communicate effectively using voice, body language, and facial expressions
  • Handle challenging emotions, questions, and audience dynamics with ease
  • Develop influencing skills to shift perspectives and motivate meaningful change
Length
6 hrs
Venue
Virtual

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Designed For

Facilitators who want to improve their ability to create effective and engaging virtual sessions.

Results

  • Learn how to set the tone and achieve the desired outcomes in virtual meetings
  • Understand core facilitation skills to guide successful virtual experiences
  • Manage emotions and expectations for smoother, more productive sessions
  • Discover tools to enhance virtual facilitation and bring out the best in participants
  • Use a proven three-step model to facilitate virtual meetings effectively
Length
6 hrs
Venue
Virtual
Cost
$ 650.00

Upcoming Public Classes

November 17, 2026 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
January 18, 2027 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
May 7, 2027 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET

Designed For

Managers and facilitators wanting to improve engagement and outcomes in meetings and presentations.

Results

  • Set the tone of meetings and workshops to encourage engagement and interaction
  • Understand ways to build trust and use your authority and presence in group settings
  • Manage emotions and expectations to guide more successful sessions
  • Use proven techniques to communicate effectively and listen actively
  • Apply a three-step facilitation model for confident and impactful facilitation
Length
6 hrs
Venue
Virtual

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Designed For

Designed for busy professionals who want fast, practical tips to lead focused & effective meetings.

Results

  • Decide when to meet or use tools like email or chat to save time
  • Set goals, prepare agendas, and invite the right people to each meeting
  • Keep meetings on track, encourage input, and respect participants’ time
  • Record action items and decisions during meetings using shared notes or OneNote
  • Wrap up with summaries and assigned tasks to ensure your meetings lead to real results
Length
2 hrs
Venue
N/A

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Designed For

Facilitators who pivoted to virtual settings and want to create more engaging online sessions.

Results

  • Master the preparation tools and mindset needed to facilitate online sessions
  • Learn to genuinely engage your audience by building trust and credibility
  • Better handle real-time challenges and stay adaptable in virtual settings
  • Use feedback effectively and leave a clear call to action for participants
  • Master timing, pacing, and tone to elevate the virtual facilitation experience
Length
6 hrs
Venue
Virtual

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Testimonials and Google Reviews

"Absolutely loved the course I’ve taken. Top-notch service. Thank you."

Olga Bielinska · 8/31/2025

★★★★★
"Great training!"

Anne Turmaine · 6/16/2025

★★★★★
"Excellent course and instructor. I highly recommend."

Michelle Raizenne · 3/30/2025

★★★★★
"Enthusiastic instructor, with a great sense of humor! l learned a lot."

Tim Khan · 7/18/2024

★★★★★
"Great course! The content was appropriate and the instructor was awesome!!"

Wendy C-B · 6/27/2024

★★★★★
"Instructor was very patient with the group. Learning exercises were very practical."

Heather Haakstad · 1/22/2024

★★★★★
""Business Writing That Works" is a good course to help you be more concise and courteous in your business emails."

Tracy Knight · 1/17/2024

★★★★★
"I attended a one-day class with Nancy on “Understanding & Developing Effective Communication Skills.” The class was very interesting and insightful. It provided concrete, easy-to-implement tools for improving communication and clearly demonstrated the many positive impacts effective communication can have. I highly recommend this class."

Aïda Baroudi · 3/25/2026

★★★★★
"This course was well mapped out, I participated, there was time to reflect, I voiced my experiences, and felt I was being listened to and heard. I appreciate the information provided and will develop the skill sets to address change as it happens to me. Thank you!"

A comment from a valued federal government client · Change Management - Change and How to Deal with It — Testimonial

★★★★★
"I attended several of these trainings presented by both Dan and Brodie and I loved all of it. Their passion on the topic really shows, and they did a great job putting things into perspective for our call centre agents. Thank you so much for this. "

Kind feedback from a client we recently worked with · Tough Conversations Don’t Get Easier. But YOU Can Get Better! Webinar — Testimonial

★★★★★
"The facilitator's style and energy kept it very engaging and easier to remember useful information. It increased my communication and listening skills that will aid in my everyday communications with management and colleagues."

One of our government clients describing their experience · Tough Conversations Don’t Get Easier. But YOU Can Get Better! Webinar — Testimonial

★★★★★
"The content on how to deal with stress is not only important for speaking with claimants but also a great tool in day to day experiences."

A government client sharing their positive experience · Tough Conversations Don’t Get Easier. But YOU Can Get Better! Webinar — Testimonial

★★★★★
"Very valuable information and techniques that let you understand yourself and others."

A message from a valued client · Conflict Be Gone! Navigating Difficult Conversations — Testimonial

★★★★★
"Worth taking the class. We all are doing a great job providing customer service, but this program gives us the opportunity to understand people better and build better relations with the working team."

Thoughts from one of our clients · Conflict Be Gone! Navigating Difficult Conversations — Testimonial

★★★★★
"It was a great opportunity to collectively better our communication skills and build a common language around navigating difficult conversations."

An experience shared by a valued participant · Conflict Be Gone! Navigating Difficult Conversations — Testimonial

★★★★★
"When you come out of the training, you feel more confident & enthusiastic about how you can make a difference within your team and serving customers."

Words from a successful participant · Conflict Be Gone! Navigating Difficult Conversations — Testimonial

★★★★★
"The class was very interesting and insightful. It provided concrete tools that are easy to implement to improve communication and highlighted the many positive impacts that effective communication can have."

Reflections from a satisfied client · Understanding and Developing Effective Communication Strategy Skills — Testimonial

★★★★★
"This is my second engaging session with GCT. I find the content relevant and the participation natural and beneficial."

From a pleased participant · Communicating Across Generations — Testimonial

★★★★★
"Great training with a wonderful facilitator who made the day fly by and built camaraderie with our team. Greatly enjoyed the topic and the way it was approached with positivity and reinforcement. "

A positive experience shared by one of our clients · Do Business Right with Great Social Skills and Business Etiquette — Testimonial

★★★★★
"Nancy contextualized very well every single concept. Connected the concepts to our own experiences. And personally, I felt that she created a great environment in the group, in a way that felt safe and comfortable to share and participate. "

A testimonial from one of our valued clients · Emotional Intelligence - The Path To Professional Success — Testimonial

★★★★★

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Work Efficiently

  • Learn the most important elements of customer service
  • Build strong business and personal relationships
  • Learn key communication strategies

Work Effectively

  • Present your ideas with clarity
  • Develop your facilitation skills
  • Apply effective problem-solving techniques

Work Effectively

  • Present your ideas with clarity
  • Develop your facilitation skills
  • Apply effective problem-solving techniques

Work Brilliantly

  • Create meaningful reports and proposals to convey your thoughts and ideas clearly
  • Develop powerful business writing skills
  • Enhance and utilize your own emotional intelligence

And More...

Professional Communication Skills Training That Gives You the Edge

Sign up now for our Communication Skills courses to help you:


  • Develop stronger business etiquette
  • Understand key communication strategies
  • Deal with difficult people and build stronger relationships in the workplace
  • Learn the critical elements of customer service
  • Enhance emotional intelligence
  • Develop your facilitation skills
  • Get your ideas across effectively by learning key presentation skills with PowerPoint
  • Improve creative team problem-solving
  • Strengthen your emotional intelligence to connect more deeply with your colleagues and other stakeholders


And so much more...

Why You Need It

Good communication skills are an essential technique in building relationships at work or in daily life. Enhance your communication skills dramatically by understanding some of the key concepts involved in effectively getting your ideas and suggestions across to achieve your intended results. Your learning these vital skills will help you improve your self-confidence, handle difficult situations more effectively and present your messages clearly and accurately.

  • Have a hard time communicating with your supervisor or co-worker?
  • Struggling to build self-confidence?
  • Wish you could clearly express yourself in various scenarios?


Our Communication Skills training is the perfect solution. With it, you can acquire the communication skills you need to ask effective questions, listen attentively and convey your messages with clarity.


How You Learn It

In private classes, or in groups, you’ll learn from experienced, friendly facilitators who know how to make you feel comfortable in your learning environment. 

 

Our public classes are regularly scheduled and are a cost-effective way to provide training for individuals. Our experienced facilitators offer engaging, practical sessions that will help you bring the skills you need to life. 

 

A more cost-effective way to learn is with private group classes held within your organization. Here, you can train multiple students together, with the classes optimized to focus on the communication training topics you specifically need. 

 

Where can I take a communication class? Private classes can be online, delivered at our convenient Downtown Ottawa location, or right at your location, saving you the hassle of travelling offsite. Our public classes are available online, so you can learn from anywhere. 

Why Learn With Us

The Great Canadian Training & Consulting Company is patient and reliable. We offer private training and coaching services to address your communication needs.


Many people struggle to communicate effectively in the workplace, but we’ve got the experience and the passion to help you learn at your own pace and convenience. We can help you customize your course with very little hassle.


We care and we are there for you every step of the way. We stick by you even after training is over, by ensuring your communication training success with our after-training support and coaching options as well.

Tailor Or Customize Your Course

We can also provide customized communication training to suit your specific requirements. You can mix and match from our various training topics to build a course especially suited to you. 


You can even learn using your own real-life communication challenges instead of our packaged exercises if you prefer.


 Let us know what you want, and we’ll work with you to develop the course you’d like.