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AIM Faculty of Communication
Summary

Where professionals gain the training to communicate clearly, concisely, and convincingly, ensuring the success of any and all workplace actions that involve communication of some kind.

Faculty description

We all need to communicate ideas in the workplace, no matter our role or what stage we’re at in our career. The further we advance, the bigger the ideas we need to synthesise and present to our colleagues, customers, and chief executives.

The Faculty of Communication offers a market-leading suite of Short Courses, Vocational Qualifications, and Higher Education programs that are expertly designed to help you master every kind of communication, from business reports to formal presentations and even your daily emails and meetings, by learning the professional strategies you need to inspire change and drive action.

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76% of Australian businesses rate Communication as the most crucial skill for their company
76% of Australian businesses rate Communication as the most crucial skill for their company
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(AIM SOFT SKILLS SURVEY 2019)
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70% of Australian jobs require employees with developed verbal communication skills
70% of Australian jobs require employees with developed verbal communication skills
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(DELOITTE 2019)
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There is a 45% gap between the availability and demand for communication skills within the Australian employment marketplace
There is a 45% gap between the availability and demand for communication skills within the Australian employment marketplace
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(DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT 2016)
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Approximately $420,000 is lost by companies with less than 100 employees every year due to miscommunication
Approximately $420,000 is lost by companies with less than 100 employees every year due to miscommunication
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(SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT)
Who should attend AIM's Communication courses?
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Who Should Attend - Junior Employees
JUNIOR EMPLOYEES

 wanting to communicate appropriately and professionally in the workplace

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Who Should Attend - Team Leaders
TEAM LEADERS

who need to mediate conflict and make sure the members of their team are aligned on their shared goals

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Who Should Attend - Department Heads
DEPARTMENT HEADS

that need to effectively and respectfully collaborate with other functions of their organisation

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Who Should Attend - Frontline Workers
FRONTLINE WORKERS

who must represent their organisation in a positive light to consumers and external stakeholders

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AIM COMMUNICATION FACILITATORS
Faculty Experts

Faculty of Communication - Megan Smith

Megan Smith, AIM Facilitator

Megan Smith

Megan has partnered with some of Australia’s leading corporate identities to custom-design and deliver proven training solutions. With her personal approach and fun, interactive facilitation style, Megan challenges her participants to develop practical techniques in Front Line Management and Diploma of Management programs.

Faculty of Communication - Andy Eklund

AIM Faculty of Communication Facilitator - Andy Ecklund

Andy Eklund

Andy has worked in communications for nearly 30 years and has over 35,000 hours conducting training workshops. He’s held notable roles at MasterCard International, Burson-Marsteller (now BCW), and Weber Shandwick, as well as managed communications programs for his own clients, including ANZ Bank, Western Union, AIG, Citibank, BHP, Munich Re, Australian Unity, and Dell.

All Faculty of Communication Courses

On-Campus and Virtual Training

AIM Short Course Advanced Communication

Advanced Communication

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1 Day
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AIM Short Course Assertiveness Techniques

Assertiveness Techniques

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1 Day
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AIM Short Course Conflict Resolution

Conflict Resolution

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1 Day
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Customer Service Excellence

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1 Day
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AIM Short Course Dealing with Difficult Behaviours

Dealing with Difficult Behaviours

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1 Day
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AIM Short Course Develop a Compelling Business Case

Develop a Compelling Business Case

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1 Day
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AIM Short Course Effective Business Writing

Effective Business Writing

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2 Days
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AIM Short Course Effective Communication

Effective Communication

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2 Days
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AIM Short Course Fast Thinking Confident Speaker

Fast Thinking – Confident Speaking

Duration
1 Day
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AIM Mini MBA Communication

Mini MBA in Communication

Duration
Mini MBA + 2 Short Courses
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AIM Short Course Negotiating Skills

Negotiating Skills

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1 Day
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AIM Short Course Presenting with Impact

Presenting with Impact

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2 Days
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AIM Short Course Report Writing

Report Writing

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1 Day
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AIM Short Course The Power Of Influence

The Power of Influence

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1 Day
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Online Training

AIM Online Short Course Advanced Communication Online

Advanced Communication (Online)

Duration
6 Months Continuous Access
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AIM Online Short Course Business Networking Online

Business Networking (Online)

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6 Months Continuous Access
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AIM Online Short Course Effective Business Writing Online

Effective Business Writing (Online)

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6 Months Continuous Access
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AIM Online Short Course Effective Communication Online

Effective Communication (Online)

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6 Months Continuous Access
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AIM Mini MBA in Communication Certificate

Mini MBA in Communication

The Mini MBA in Communication will empower you towards becoming a more influential leader through effective communication and collaboration. (25 Hours Online + 2 Days On-Campus Workshop or Virtual Workshops and 2 Short Courses)

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 Carole Collie, Recent AIM Participant

“For somebody new to the industry that I’m in, the wealth of knowledge I gained from the AIM facilitators is invaluable.”

Carole Collie,
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Cara Tobin, Recent AIM Participant

“The facilitator brings the content to life with real life examples, keeping us involved and interested throughout the course.”

Cara Tobin,
Recent AIM Participant

Read more from the Faculty of Communication

AIM Blog The Evolution of Communication

The Evolution of Communication

The evolution of human communication is a long and intricate story, from the origins of spoken language to sending digital information across the planet in an instant. Arguably our greatest strength that separates us from the rest of the animal kingdom, read on to discover the key moments of communication’s development.

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AIM Blog 3 Tips to Beat the Back-to-Work Blues

3 Tips to Beat the Back-to-Work Blues

For those in leadership and management positions, it is your responsibility to help your team members beat the back-to-work blues. Find out how.

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AIM Blog - Employees value authentic and trustworthy leaders

Employees value authentic and trustworthy leaders

Employees expect transparency from their employers, especially if the future of the business or their own position is uncertain.

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