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Business Networking Skills Training

Build the confidence and practical skills to develop meaningful professional relationships, expand your network and create lasting connections that support personal and organisational success.

Teams from £1,850 / $2,960 UK|EMEA / USA
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Course outcomes

  • After completing Business Networking Skills Training, participants will develop the confidence, techniques, and practical strategies to build authentic professional relationships, network strategically, talk confidently, and create lasting connections that support collaboration, influence, and career development.
  • Participants will know how to use AI to prepare for networking opportunities and draft follow-up emails, while developing the conversational skills needed to build relationships in person.

Who is this course for?

Designed for professionals at every level who want to build stronger internal and external networks, Business Networking Skills Training is ideal for managers, business development professionals, consultants, client-facing teams, and anyone looking to develop relationships that support collaboration, career progression, or business growth.

Delivery options

Group size: Workshops, from 2-hour sessions to full-day, for small (up to 12), medium (up to 25), or large groups up to 50. High-impact keynote sessions of up to 90 minutes, for audiences from 51 to 200+ participants.

Measurement: We monitor progress to levels 1 and 2 of the Kirkpatrick model, and can support your internal monitoring through to levels 3 and 4. We have the capacity to use milestone charts, post-training action programmes, and coaching.

Course content

Introduction & objectives

Exploring typical networking challenges, identifying desired outcomes, and recognising the value of strategic networking.

Preparation

Understanding the importance of networking, defining your personal brand, and preparing to make a strong first impression.

Listening

Exploring how to be well perceived, enhancing your reputation among senior stakeholders, and developing active listening skills.

The art of meeting people

Planning networking opportunities, remembering names, reading group body language, and approaching people with confidence.

The networking conversation

Breaking the ice, having interesting conversations, leaving discussions gracefully, and following up to build lasting professional relationships.

AI integration

Using AI to research people before a networking event and help draft follow-up messages, while recognising that the relationships themselves rely on genuine human interaction.

Learning routes

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UK|EMEA / USA from £1,850 / $2,960

Frequently asked questions

How does the training help introverted professionals overcome social anxiety and network effectively?

The course focuses on practical techniques rather than personality type. Participants learn how to start conversations naturally, build rapport, ask effective questions, and develop genuine professional relationships. By providing structure and increasing confidence, the training helps introverted professionals network authentically without relying on overly extroverted behaviours.

What is the difference between face-to-face networking and online networking?

Face-to-face networking relies more heavily on body language, presence, and spontaneous conversation, while digital networking depends on clear written communication, thoughtful follow-up and consistent engagement. This course explores the principles that underpin successful networking across both environments, helping participants build meaningful relationships regardless of the communication channel.

How can organisations track and measure the ROI of networking training in relation to sales and partnership outcomes?

Organisations typically measure networking training through improvements in business development, client retention, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration. Sales opportunities generated, new partnerships formed, referral activity, customer feedback, and employee confidence can all provide valuable indicators of stronger networking capability, and long-term commercial impact.

How is AI covered in this course?

AI can support networking by helping you research people before an event and draft follow-up messages afterwards, giving you more time to focus on building relationships.

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