Business English for Professionals – Live Online

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About Course

Business English for Professionals – Live Online is a five-week, instructor-led program designed for professionals who need to communicate confidently and effectively in real workplace situations.

Across 20 hours of live, interactive training, you will practise professional introductions, networking, meetings, business writing, phone and video communication, presentations, negotiation, emotional intelligence, problem-solving, and crisis communication.

What makes this program different?

Every session focuses on practical communication rather than unnecessary theory. You will participate in guided discussions, workplace simulations, presentations, role-plays, and collaborative tasks while receiving continuous personal feedback and language correction.

How the Live Online Program Works

• Five-week program
• Two live sessions per week
• 20 hours of instructor-led training
• Small group of 6–8 participants
• Real-time speaking practice and interaction
• Continuous feedback and error correction
• Lifetime access to digital course materials
• Official MET certificate upon successful completion

Who Is This Program For?

This program is suitable for professionals, employees, entrepreneurs, university graduates, and job seekers who have a B1 level of English or higher and want to communicate more confidently in professional environments.

By the end of the program, you will be able to express your ideas more clearly, participate professionally in workplace communication, and use English with greater confidence and impact.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Communicate confidently in meetings and professional discussions.
  • Introduce yourself and build professional relationships.
  • Use practical Business English vocabulary naturally.
  • Write clear professional emails and short reports.
  • Handle phone calls and video meetings professionally.
  • Structure and deliver effective presentations.
  • Explain data and respond confidently to questions.
  • Negotiate, persuade, and express your position clearly.
  • Apply emotional intelligence in workplace communication.
  • Respond professionally during problems and crises.

Course Content

1) Professional Introductions & Networking | Practical : Building Strong Organizations
This session introduces participants to the importance of professional introductions and networking as essential skills for personal and organizational growth. Learners will practice presenting themselves effectively, building meaningful connections, and understanding how strong networks contribute to resilient and successful organizations. The session blends theory with practical activities to ensure participants can confidently apply networking strategies in real-life professional contexts.

  • 01:14
  • Session 1: Main Lesson
    01:33:31
  • Session 1: Language Pack
    27:06
  • Session 1 : Reflection sheet
  • Session 1 : Project Sheet
  • Quiz: Professional Introductions & Networking | Practical: Building Strong Organizations

2) Effective Meetings: Leading & Participating | Practical : Mastering Money & Finance in Business
This session explores how to conduct and participate in effective meetings while connecting these skills to financial decision making in business. Participants will learn techniques for planning, leading, and contributing productively in meetings. The practical focus highlights the importance of financial literacy, enabling learners to confidently engage in discussions about money, budgeting, and finance within organizational contexts

3) Professional Writing: Emails & Short Reports | Practical : The Power of Brands in Business
This session focuses on developing strong professional writing skills, particularly in crafting effective emails and concise business reports. Participants will learn how to communicate with clarity, professionalism, and impact in written form. The practical component links writing to the business world, showing how branding influences communication, reputation, and organizational success

4) Digital Etiquette ;Phone & Video Communication | Practical : Smart Advertising & Marketing Strategies
This session develops participants’ skills in handling professional phone calls and video communications with clarity, confidence, and professionalism. Learners will explore strategies for effective virtual communication, including tone, body language, and etiquette. The practical component introduces advertising and marketing strategies, showing how strong communication skills directly support impactful business promotion and customer engagement..

5) Presentations: Structure & Openings | Practical : Navigating Cultures in the Workplace
This session develops participants’ skills in delivering well-structured presentations with clear, confident, and engaging openings. Learners explore practical strategies for organizing content and starting presentations effectively, focusing on tone, audience awareness, and professional delivery to capture attention from the very beginning. Through guided practice, participants learn how to introduce ideas smoothly, set clear objectives, and create a strong first impression that supports the overall message. The practical component introduces the concept of navigating cultures in the workplace, highlighting how presentation style, language, and approach may vary across different cultural contexts, and how effective communication helps build understanding and connection in diverse professional environments.

6) Presentations: Data, Visuals & Q&A | Practical : Human Resources & Talent Development
This session equips participants with the skills to design and deliver effective presentations using data, visuals, and confident handling of audience questions. Learners will practice presenting with clarity, visual impact, and engagement. The practical focus connects presentation skills to Human Resources (HR) and talent development, showing how strong communication supports recruitment, training, and employee growth within organizations..

7) Negotiation & Persuasion | Practical : Competing in International Markets
This session builds participants’ skills in negotiation and persuasion, focusing on strategies to achieve win–win outcomes in business contexts. Learners will explore techniques for influencing others, handling objections, and reaching agreements. The practical component links these skills to competing in international markets, highlighting how effective negotiation and persuasive communication are vital for cross cultural business success and global competitiveness.

8) Emotional Intelligence at Work | Practical : Inspiring Leadership & Management Styles
In today’s workplace, technical skills are not enough. What truly separates successful professionals is the ability to understand emotions — both their own and others’. Emotional Intelligence is the foundation of effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. When we can manage our reactions, read people accurately, and build strong relationships, we become more confident, more collaborative, and more successful. In this session, we will explore how EI strengthens your performance and transforms the way you work with others

9 ) Problem Solving & Crisis Management | Practical : Winning Through Competition
This session equips participants with tools to analyze problems, make sound decisions under pressure, and manage crises effectively. Learners will practice structured approaches to problem solving and explore strategies for staying calm and effective in challenging situations. The practical component connects these skills to business competition, showing how strong problem-solving and crisis management capabilities enable organizations to outperform competitors and secure long term success.

10) Final Presentations &Course Wrap-Up | Practical : Business Ethics & Corporate Responsibility
This session concludes the course by allowing participants to deliver final presentations that showcase the skills and knowledge they have gained. Learners will reflect on their progress, share key takeaways, and receive feedback. The practical component emphasizes business ethics and corporate responsibility, underlining the importance of integrity, accountability, and sustainability in professional practice and organizational success

Earn a certificate

Receive an official MET certificate after successfully completing the course requirements.

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