Compelling
Communication Skills

Develop the confidence and techniques to communicate with clarity, credibility and impact.

6 weeks

Duration

6 - 8 hours

Per week

100% online

Flexible learning

Tutor guided

Expert support

48 CPD hours

On completion

£2,200

Course fee

Your ideas deserve to land.

Learn how to structure your message, influence with confidence and build stronger relationships in any professional or personal setting.

What would you like to do?

Course brochure

Download the latest PDF brochure for detailed course information.

Speak to an advisor

Discuss your goals and get personalised advice.

Ask us a question

If you need any extra information…we’re here to help.

Ask our AI Assistant

Chat with our expert AI Assistant who is traning on all aspects of this course.

Course dates

View upcoming dates and secure your place.

FAQs

View some of our most asked questions to help you decide you next action.

Register for next webinar

Be the first to hear about new dates and events.

Keep me updated

Be the first to hear about new dates and events.

Learn from Cambridge University experts

Led by an experienced former BBC news correspondent and a senior academic in organizational leadership from Cambridge Judge Business School, this course combines practical media expertise with research-backed strategies.

Simon Hall

Director (Creative Warehouse), author and former BBC News Correspondent

Professor Thomas Roulet

Professor of Organisational Sociology & Leadership, University of Cambridge Judge Business School.

Watch course overview (2 min)

Frequently asked questions

Choose from upcoming 2026 and 2027 course dates. Use the Course dates CTA to view the latest live availability and fee for your region.

Develop clarity, impactful writing, storytelling, public speaking and presentation skills across six guided modules.

Build a distinctive communication style and apply techniques for influence, emotional impact and memorable messages.

Professionals at all career stages, including managers and senior leaders who want to communicate ideas with greater confidence and impact.

Tutor-guided online learning delivered in weekly modules, with optional live sessions and support from a dedicated course tutor.

A good level of written and spoken English, internet access and a mobile phone for recording a short video presentation.

On successful completion, receive a University of Cambridge Certificate of Achievement, CPD points and a digital badge.

Your employer may fund the course as part of professional development. Use the Employer funding option to request the guide.

What our learners are saying

Special events

untitled_design_-_2022-06-30t185737.938_0
Attend a graduation

Sed ut unde omnis iste natus sit volur tatem accus antium laudan tium totam aperiam ab inventore veritatis beatae vitae.

13323823_1089873001074608_3208523581148378800_o
Come to a Cambridge University dinner

Sed ut unde omnis iste natus sit volur tatem accus antium laudan tium totam aperiam ab inventore veritatis beatae vitae.

© Copyright 2026 University of Cambridge

Get the course brochure

Enter your details and we will take you to the latest Compelling Communication Skills brochure.

Speak to an adviser

Tell us a little about what you need and how you would like us to contact you. A member of the team can help with course suitability, time commitment, funding and next steps.

Ask us a question

Ask us about course content, the learning format, suitability, payment or anything else that would help you decide whether the course is right for you.

CAMBRIDGE ADVANCE ONLINE

Choose a course date

Select the cohort you are interested in. The team can confirm availability and help you with next steps.

Upcoming cohorts

12 Oct to 22 Nov 2026, enrol by 05 Oct 2026
01 Feb to 14 Mar 2027, enrol by 25 Jan 2027
26 Apr to 06 Jun 2027, enrol by 19 Apr 2027

Register for the next webinar

Register your interest and we will let you know when the next webinar is available. We can also share future webinar details if you would like to stay informed.

Keep me updated

Hear about new course dates, relevant events and updates from Cambridge Advance Online.