Mastering Assertiveness and Communication (Udemy.com)
Use assertive communication techniques, AI-driven role plays, and assertiveness skills to thrive in any conversation.
Created by: Dr. Jeremy Sutton
Last updated June 2025
What you will learn
- Powerful AI-role plays now included to practice assertiveness knowledge and skills (UDEMY releasing mid to late May 2025)
- Build assertiveness communication skills to ask for what you want and say 'no' when needed
- Learn the art of persuasion and asking for what you want with assertiveness strategies
- Learn to say 'no' positively using next generation assertive psychology tools
- Boost your assertiveness and assertive communication skills and engage more fluently
- CBT-based tools and techniques to create an assertive set of beliefs for confidence personally and in business
- Develop essential business communication skills and get what you ask for
- Reject the request not the person using social skills and assertiveness
- Become better at handling difficult conversations with assertive communication
- Grow assertiveness in business and outside using the latest positive psychology techniques
How it compares
Against the other 392 rated Udemy courses in Communication Skills on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.2 out of 5higher than 6% of them
- Reviews50#387 of 393 by number of reviews
- Length0.9 hoursshorter than 85% of them
- Last updatedJune 2025earlier than 53% of them
Course Description
Exciting news! We've just released 3 powerful (optional) AI-enabled role plays to practice your skills and knowledge on assertiveness:
- Assertive Communication: Handling Interruptions Calmly
- Saying No: Setting Boundaries Respectfully
- Handling Critical Feedback from Your Manager
Do you find yourself holding back in conversations, unable to express your true thoughts and feelings?
Or maybe you struggle to assert yourself without tipping over into aggression?
If these scenarios resonate with you, our course is tailored to guide you through the transformative journey of developing assertive beliefs and communication skills.
Drawing inspiration from Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and performance psychology, this masterclass offers you a lifetime of insights, practical tools, and the freedom to revisit and refresh your knowledge whenever you need it.
Our exploration begins with the fundamentals of assertiveness, navigating the fine line between passivity and aggression. From there, we delve into a reflective journey, encouraging you to introspect and chart your path towards assertive empowerment.
You'll learn to gracefully say 'no,' express your feelings confidently, and thrive in challenging conversations.
This course is about embracing your right to make mistakes, change your mind, and express indifference or lack of understanding without guilt or fear.
Beyond personal empowerment, these skills extend to your professional life.
You'll learn how to replace self-limiting beliefs with empowering ones, balance assertiveness, and cultivate a growth mindset.
These are the keys to unlocking a more confident, self-assured version of yourself.
Imagine a world where you communicate with confidence, earn respect effortlessly, and lead with empathy and strength. This course is a step towards that world. It's about becoming a better negotiator, an inspiring leader, and a valued team member.
Assertiveness is more than a skill; it's a way of life. It's about standing up for yourself while respecting others. Join us on this journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Embrace the assertive communicator within you, and watch as doors open to a life filled with confidence, respect, and success.
Instructor Details
- 4.2 Rating
50 Reviews
Dr. Jeremy Sutton
A performance psychologist specializing in positive psychology, cognitive science, and sports science and exploring human potential.
I'm a psychology lecturer at a high university in the UK.
I'm also a writer (at PositivePsychology), researcher, practitioner, and ultra-marathoner, with a Ph.D. in Human Performance, using psychology, cognitive science, and philosophy to maximize success and happiness.
My goal is to share science-based, practical advice, to change mindsets, and build mental toughness, mental fitness, mindfulness, strength awareness, and resilience while pushing human limits.
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Reviews
By Dorottya Turu on 1/23/2026
The tutor is highly skilled but it feels like we went through a summary, rather than a training, it is not possible to develop skills based on the content.
By Carine Casarin on 1/25/2023
Short, concise, clear, his voice is calm
By Lartey Joshua on 3/29/2022
One of the best communication course
By Arunmozhi S on 1/13/2022
the contents were good. The instructor voice had too much of Bass and could not follow most of the time.
By Muhamed Salama on 8/30/2021
Very good course, but i hope if there were captions included.
By Qiyang Xu on 8/17/2021
Much focused on concepts than practical skills.
By Anthony Odoom on 8/16/2021
Saying NO is as good of an answer as saying YES
By Vishal Makwana on 8/12/2021
Great Experience
By Jennifer Chioma Okechukwu on 8/11/2021
very informative.
By Ken Lam on 8/10/2021
Short and concise course. Although knowing and learning to be more assertive in theory, it can be difficult to apply to day-to-day situations. Key takeaway from this course is to "ask what you want" and "say no when you need to".
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Overall Score : 84 / 100






