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Our Facilitators

AIM facilitators are experienced practitioners with a robust mix of academic and practical expertise. We believe the education of the future managers of Australia to be a highly important task. 

Who is better placed to teach the art and science of management than those with current, daily real-world experience?

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Business Networking (Online) is a self-paced AIM online short course that teaches you how to identify appropriate professional networks and participate in them effectively. You will gain insights into creating and maintaining strong professional networks and learn to represent and promote your organisation with confidence, both in person and through digital platforms such as LinkedIn. It is ideal for professionals developing business opportunities or anyone looking to build more valuable and far-reaching professional connections.

Upon completion you will be able to: use appropriate network strategies to establish and maintain relationships that promote the development of business opportunities; participate in professional networks to obtain and maintain personal knowledge while promoting benefits consistent with your organisation's requirements; gain and maintain the trust of contacts through high standards of professional practice; and establish effective communication channels that create mutual strategic benefit.

The course provides up to 6 months of continuous access to AIM's myAIM platform, available 24/7 on any device. Activities, reflections and case studies link your learning back to your workplace. Inclusions are downloadable course notes and tools. No formal assessment; payment by credit card only. Unique login details are provided to each student and must not be shared.

Yes. The course covers both in-person and online professional networking, including how to leverage platforms such as LinkedIn as part of a broader networking strategy. It explores how to make a strong digital impression, maintain connections online and use digital channels to promote yourself and your organisation to relevant networks. For a dedicated deep-dive into LinkedIn as a marketing and B2B sales tool, AIM's LinkedIn Marketing Strategy course is the specialist program.

Yes, the course builds networking skills from the ground up and is well suited to professionals who find networking uncomfortable but recognise its value. It covers how to make a strong first impression, start conversations, apply the principle of giving before asking, and follow up effectively. Consider complementing it with Assertiveness Techniques or Effective Communication (Online) to build broader communication confidence alongside your networking skills.

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The AIM blog shares insights and thought leadership on the skills, strategies, and trends shaping today’s workplace.

Covering topics from leadership and professional development, articles help professionals stay current, build capability, and succeed in a rapidly changing world.

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The AIM Blog

The AIM blog shares insights and thought leadership on the skills, strategies, and trends shaping today’s workplace.

Covering topics from leadership and professional development, articles help professionals stay current, build capability, and succeed in a rapidly changing world.