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Corporate Communication for Engineers and Technical Teams

Engineers and technical specialists must explain complex work to managers, clients, regulators and the public. This course develops communication skills for technical people: knowing the audience, simplifying without distorting, technical writing, presenting to non-specialists, visualising technical information and handling questions.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Great technical work can be undervalued when poorly explained. You will learn to communicate it clearly and persuasively.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Rewriting technical texts, presentation practice with feedback, visualisation exercises and Q&A practice.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Analyse non-technical audiences
Simplify complex information accurately
Write clear technical reports and summaries
Present technical topics to non-specialists
Visualise technical information
Handle challenging questions confidently

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Engineers and technical specialists
Project engineers
Technical managers
Scientists and researchers
Consultants

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Audience analysis
Simplification
Technical writing
Presentation
Visualisation

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Technical Communication

09:00–10:08The curse of knowledge
10:08–11:00Audiences
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Audiences (continued)
11:45–12:53Case studies
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 2Simplifying

09:00–10:08Plain explanations
10:08–11:00Analogies
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Analogies (continued)
11:45–12:53Accuracy
12:53–14:00Rewriting practice

Day 3Writing

09:00–10:08Executive summaries
10:08–11:00Reports
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Reports (continued)
11:45–12:53Emails
12:53–14:00Writing practice

Day 4Presenting

09:00–10:08Structure
10:08–11:00Visuals
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Visuals (continued)
11:45–12:53Delivery
12:53–14:00Presentation practice

Day 5Questions and Influence

09:00–10:08Handling questions
10:08–11:00Persuasion
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Persuasion (continued)
11:45–12:53Stakeholders
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

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Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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