Getting Value from Business Networking Groups

Many people dread networking events. The pressure to make small talk, sell yourself, and navigate a room full of strangers can feel unnatural, intimidating, tiresome, and stressful. However, business networking groups offer incredible advantages for your career and brand. By building a community of supportive colleagues, you’ll meet potential employers, attract new customers, and generate valuable business referrals.

We designed our Getting Value from Business Networking Groups course for anyone eager to make meaningful connections and achieve lasting professional success. Learn and develop the practical skills and confidence needed to become a highly effective networker, both face-to-face and online.

This online course includes optional support, so you can reach out to your instructor whenever you need help.

Topics we’ll cover

• Why attending business networking events can feel daunting
• Benefits of building a strong business network
• Selecting networks that work for you
• Alternatives to traditional business networks
• Setting networking goals
• Making a confident entrance
• Using conversation starters that genuinely engage
• Mastering the name game
• Crafting your perfect elevator pitch
• Making announcements
• Watching your body language
• Letting your feet do the talking
• How to avoid being the “networker from hell”
• Building ongoing relationships

You can review the full curriculum below for more details.

Want to complement your learning?

Check out these other courses we developed to help you succeed:

An Introduction to Social Media: LinkedIn
Be Seen and Be Heard: Build Your Self-Confidence
Build Your Personal Brand Identity
Mastering Nonverbal Communication at Work
Speech Makeover: An Introduction to Elocution

Have questions?

Contact us. We would love to chat and help you get started!