Get Started with Business Networking Basics in One Hour (Udemy.com)
Anxious about networking? Need to introduce yourself quickly and start conversations? This course gets you started fast.
Created by: Eric Byrd
Last updated December 2019
What you will learn
- Discover the real power of networking for your career
- Learn the 4 Keys to professional networking success
- Create a simple introduction that's comfortable and effective
- Uncover the secret to making your intro smooth and natural
- Overcome nervousness about meeting new people
How it compares
Against the other 1,210 rated Udemy courses in Business on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.3 out of 5higher than 15% of them
- Reviews1,299#383 of 1,211 by number of reviews
- Length1.3 hoursshorter than 83% of them
- Last updatedDecember 2019earlier than 90% of them
Course Description
People need to be connected. The right business connections are the key to success in any career. It's the contacts in your network who become customers, investors, mentors or sponsors who help catapult you to success.
How do you feel about networking? Do you feel uncomfortable or unsure when faced with meeting new people? Is it difficult to make yourself go to events and introduce yourself? Are you worried you'll choke... or freeze. Do you worry you'll sound silly? You are not alone. Many people struggle with networking anxiety. The good news is you CAN learn to network and give your career a huge boost without all the angst.
It's not as hard as you might think.
There is a better way to network. One that lets you be yourself and still be an effective communicator. One that enables you to meet,engage and connect with reduced stress and better results. Connect with Ease will introduce you to a more effective way to network.
Register for this fun online course and discover how to…
Meet people to help you land that new job
Make the contacts to grow your business
Climb the company ladder faster and easier
Connect with the movers and shakers... with EASE!
The Connect with Ease process will walk you through a simple, step-by-step process so you can begin conversations with anyone easily, all while just being yourself.
Enroll today and take control of your career!
Instructor Details
- 4.3 Rating
1,299 Reviews
Eric Byrd
Business is about people and relationships. The quality of your connections can make a huge difference in your business success. My mission is to help you to network naturally, present powerfully and sell successfully, regardless of your industry.
Connections are the key. If you're not connecting with people, you're just collecting business cards. My goal is to design and deliver relevant, effective and entertaining programs that teach practical networking, presentation and selling skills for those committed to taking action. Improvement requires action, knowing what action requires knowledge and skill... that's where I can help.
If you can't access and use the information in a course, it's useless to you. Pitch for Success is all about teaching practical skills that anyone can use immediately to improve their ability to network, present and sell to really engage authentically with people. Whether that's at a networking event, presenting to a group of co-workers, or engaging in a selling conversation with a potential client, the ability to get people's attention and draw them into a meaningful conversation is critical. I want to help you make it natural and comfortable.
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Reviews
By Jacob Johnson on 11/25/2022
I found Eric's definition of Pitching to be very instructive. I hadn't thought about everyday conversations outside of the workplace applying to this course material!
By Constance Seema on 5/18/2022
Business networking is a great way to identify business best practices or industry benchmarks. Learning from what others do is a valuable strategy for all orgarnisation.
By Dorothy Lenard on 6/18/2021
I have a hard time networking, I don't really know many people so hard to do that. I did like the breathing technique, that would help to calm me down before meeting new people. The course presented interesting ideas to try.
By Gunean Hooks on 6/11/2021
I learned that to network is not hard , but like having a conversation. When you network be yourself and truthful
By Orlando Villanueva Zuno on 9/21/2020
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By Alphonse NSABIMANA on 8/9/2020
yes
By Sridhar S T on 7/13/2020
good learning
By Julia Lohner on 6/15/2020
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By Shah Mansi Nileshbhai on 5/23/2020
Good.
By Viresh Venna on 5/13/2020
good to learn
By Just Hopmans on 5/2/2020
The course was to basic for me. To less in debt and not enough skills are introduced.
By Ebony Barton on 4/12/2020
Good information about business networking.
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Overall Score : 86 / 100






