02DiplomaLanguage & Workplace Communication

Diploma in Business English & Workplace Communication

Master advanced business English, corporate communication, email writing, and professional etiquette for leadership roles.

Duration

24 weeks

Level

Intermediate to Advanced

Delivery

Online

Next intake

15 August 2026

Overview

What this course is about

Advanced business English and professional communication skills for career advancement.

Skills you will build

  • Communicate effectively in multinational environments
  • Lead teams with strong communication skills
  • Write professional business documents
  • Navigate cross-cultural business situations

Career opportunities

  • Senior Executive
  • HR Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Business Development Officer
  • Training Coordinator

Entry requirements

Who can join

Professional Certificate in Spoken English or equivalent

If you are unsure about your fit, submit an inquiry and an INTEX advisor will help check the right starting point.

Study structure

Course modules

Expand each module to see the practical topics, exercises, and applied skills covered.

1

Professional English Diagnostic & Fluency Upgrade

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

2

Corporate Vocabulary & Business Contexts

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

3

Email, Messaging & Workplace Writing

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

4

Meetings, Updates & Remote Collaboration

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

5

Presentation Strategy & Executive Speaking

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

6

Negotiation, Persuasion & Stakeholder Influence

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

7

Cross-Cultural & Global Communication

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

8

Leadership Communication & Feedback

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

9

Interview, Career & Personal Branding Communication

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

10

Capstone: Business Communication Portfolio

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

Fees

Course fee and payment support

Course fee

LKR 45,000

Confirm current fee, installment options, and any intake-specific offers with student support.

Support options

  • Payment plan enquiries
  • Scholarship guidance for eligible students
  • Advisor support before enrollment

How to apply

Send your details

Submit the inquiry form and an INTEX student advisor will contact you with intake, fee, batch, and enrollment guidance.