Description
Communication skills are at the heart of everything we do each day, whether at home, at work, or at play. Active listening encompasses the best of communication, including listening to what others are saying, processing the information, and responding to it in order to clarify and elicit more information. This content will help participants develop and practice their active listening skills.
Learning Outcomes:
- Define active listening and its key components
- Identify ways to become a better listener
- Use body language to reflect a positive listening attitude
- Understand the difference between sympathy and empathy, and when each is appropriate
- Create a listening mindset using framing, positive intent, and focus
- Be genuine in your communications
- Understand the communication process
- Ask questions, probe for information, and use paraphrasing techniques
- Build relationships to create an authentic communication experience
- Identify common listening problems and solutions
Accreditation and Exam
This course comes complete with a multiple-choice exam and a nationally recognised CPD Certificate.

Multiple Choice Assessment
- Once you have completed the learning you will participate in a multiple-choice assessment, A pass mark of 75% is required.
- The online test is marked automatically, receiving an instant grade.
- Pass guarantee.

Nationally Recognised Certification
- All our courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
- Once you have completed your assessment you will be awarded a free accredited certificate in PDF format.

What Are The Benefits of CPD
- Gain new skills!
- Improve employment opportunities!
- Up to date with your job requirements
- Enhance your CV!
Course Features
Course Format
User-friendly, interactive online training with downloadable documentation. You can access your course from any desktop, laptop, tablet, or mobile device.

Course Duration
Course take between 1 and 3 hours to complete, You will be given 12 months access to the training.

Support
Our dedicated customer service means we are with you every step of the way. Throughout the course, you will enjoy unlimited support.

Assessment
At the end of the course, there is an online multiple-choice assessment, with instant grading.

Languages
All our courses are available in 100, s of languages.

XO Student Card
All students enrolled on this course are entitled to apply for an XO student discount card.
Who is this course for
Workers in all workplaces and industries are required to take training to ensure that they keep themselves, and those they work with, safe and compliant.
This course is designed for workers of all abilities and in all environments, including those who work in Healthcare, Social Care, Food Hygiene, Health & Safety and Human Resources. It covers the common aspects that are present in all of these environments.