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Voice and Writing Short Course

<p>Voice and Writing Short Course | Dual mode<br></p><p>Image: Tutor speaking with Student, Central Saint Martins | UAL</p>
Learn the tools for effective writing and speaking. Discover how to improve your communication skills and use your voice with confidence and clarity.

Next start months
September 2026
January 2027
April 2027
Tutor(s)
Seema Aggarwal
Price
From £470.00

Course description

Course overview

This high-energy, interactive course is designed to uncover the essential ingredients of effective writing and speaking. From writing with impact, to speaking so people want to listen; you will acquire an understanding of how to craft and deliver messages that are appealing, concise and clearly structured.

During the course, you will practice creating presence and authority, sharpening your listening skills and dealing with complexity with composure. From technical aspects of language, structure, speed, tone and volume to the emotional aspects of passion and fear, this practical course will also reveal the fundamentals of creating curiosity and telling a good story.

It is important, during delivery, that we are able to read and respond to the mood in the room. The course will unveil how to do this and ensure people stay engaged. Students will gain an understanding of how to navigate challenging questions, how to create opportunities for interaction and the one key condition to ensuring practice actually produces results.

This course is available both on campus or online.

Who this course is for

This course is aimed at professionals in any sector, at any level. It is especially useful for people in roles that are client-facing, sales-oriented and anyone that is generally looking to enhance their communication in a professional and personal setting.

It is also an excellent fit for anyone that is regularly producing written content, presenting, hosting podcasts or speaking in public.

Key information

Topics covered

  • Writing with impact
  • Speaking so people want to listen
  • Listening and interruption
  • Crafting a memorable presentation
  • Navigating complexity and difficult conversations
  • Creating presence and authority
Learning outcomes

  • Write and speak with increased confidence and clarity
  • Identify the root of communication challenges
  • Craft sharp, engaging presentations and speeches
  • Use voice effectively when experiencing difficulty or uncertainty
  • Understand and practice good listening skills
  • Digital badge and certificate of attendance
Materials

  • Notebook and pen
  • A phone with a voice recording feature would be helpful (these are usually already available on phones), but it is not essential

If you are taking this course online, please see our Guide to taking online short courses.

Tutor

Seema Aggarwal

Seema Aggarwal has a deep understanding of communication, both written and spoken. Her extensive career in advertising and communication has been centered on how to create and deliver messages with impact. She was instrumental in launching and growing the digital arm of businesses in the media and entertainment sector; including publisher of special reports Raconteur and Disney Theatrical Group. She also has over a decade of experience working specifically with voice through her various experiences as a voice coach, voice over artist, radio trainer and public speaker.

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