Diploma in Business English & Workplace Communication
Master advanced business English, corporate communication, email writing, and professional etiquette for leadership roles.
24 weeks
Intermediate to Advanced
LKR 45,000
Curriculum
Course Modules
Expand each module to see the practical topics, exercises, and applied skills covered.
1Professional English Diagnostic & Fluency Upgrade
Professional English Diagnostic & Fluency Upgrade
What this includes
Baseline speaking, listening, writing, and vocabulary assessment
Personal fluency improvement plan for the diploma
Advanced pronunciation, pacing, and clarity coaching
Confidence routines for meetings and presentations
Progress tracking through recorded speaking tasks
2Corporate Vocabulary & Business Contexts
Corporate Vocabulary & Business Contexts
What this includes
Language for operations, HR, finance, sales, and customer service
Reading and discussing business articles and workplace scenarios
Explaining company functions, roles, and responsibilities
Using professional tone without sounding unnatural
Vocabulary notebooks and applied usage checks
3Email, Messaging & Workplace Writing
Email, Messaging & Workplace Writing
What this includes
Writing concise emails with clear purpose and action points
Formal, semi-formal, and internal message formats
Reports, meeting summaries, proposals, and escalation notes
Editing for grammar, tone, structure, and brevity
Portfolio of business writing samples
4Meetings, Updates & Remote Collaboration
Meetings, Updates & Remote Collaboration
What this includes
Opening meetings, setting agendas, and closing with actions
Giving progress updates, risks, blockers, and decisions
Asking precise questions and confirming understanding
Online meeting etiquette and chat follow-up language
Role-play simulations for team and client meetings
5Presentation Strategy & Executive Speaking
Presentation Strategy & Executive Speaking
What this includes
Structuring persuasive business presentations
Using data, examples, and stories to support recommendations
Voice, body language, slide control, and timing
Handling interruptions and difficult audience questions
Recorded presentation assessment with improvement notes
6Negotiation, Persuasion & Stakeholder Influence
Negotiation, Persuasion & Stakeholder Influence
What this includes
Framing value, trade-offs, and proposals
Handling objections without becoming defensive
Persuasive phrases for sales, service, and project conversations
Negotiating deadlines, scope, price, and support
Scenario-based negotiation practice
7Cross-Cultural & Global Communication
Cross-Cultural & Global Communication
What this includes
Communicating with international teams and clients
Reducing ambiguity in multicultural settings
Polite disagreement, escalation, and expectation setting
Adapting tone for email, calls, and presentations
Case studies from global workplace situations
8Leadership Communication & Feedback
Leadership Communication & Feedback
What this includes
Giving instructions, delegation, and performance feedback
Coaching conversations and conflict handling
Motivating teams through clear language and tone
Communicating change, urgency, and accountability
Leadership role plays with peer and tutor feedback
9Interview, Career & Personal Branding Communication
Interview, Career & Personal Branding Communication
What this includes
Professional self-introduction and career story
Answering behavioral and competency interview questions
LinkedIn/profile language and achievement statements
Salary, role, and opportunity conversations
Mock interview with practical scoring rubric
10Capstone: Business Communication Portfolio
Capstone: Business Communication Portfolio
What this includes
Final presentation, writing samples, and meeting simulation
Business case discussion and recommendation delivery
Self-review against fluency and professionalism criteria
Tutor feedback and individual next-step plan
Completed portfolio for job or promotion conversations
Learning Outcomes
Communicate effectively in multinational environments
Lead teams with strong communication skills
Write professional business documents
Navigate cross-cultural business situations
Prerequisites
Professional Certificate in Spoken English or equivalent
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