COURSE DESCRIPTION
Business Partner B2 course has been developed as a flexible modular course, offering a balanced progress in both business English and business communication skills. At B2 level, the communication is raised to the level of independent user, characterized by fluency, confidence and spontaneity in communication.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Gaining confidence in communication, in a variety of situations based on authentic materials and input
- Developing skills to use English in decision making and task-solving situations
- Practising collaborative communication.
- Improve understand of different styles and registers of modern English use
- Immerse yourself in integrated Communication skills training programme to develop awareness of communication issues, including supporting teamwork, active listening, collaborating, solving problems and influencing.
- Get practical training in functional business skills such as presentations, negotiations, building relationships and small talk.
CERTIFICATION
Business partner prepares candidates for business English exams such as Cambridge BEC, BULATS, LCCI and PTE Professional. For each of the levels A2-C1, there is the corresponding IBTS Certificate integrated into the course.
Detalji kursa
- Lekcije 16
- Kviz 0
- Trajanje Trajni pristup
- Nivo znanja Srednji nivo
- Jezik English
- Polaznici 566
- Procene Samostalno
Program
- 8 sekcija
- 16 lekcija
- Lifetime
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- Module 1 – Corporate culture7 ItemsThis module explores corporate culture, workplace values, employee well-being and work-life balance. Participants learn to discuss company policies, describe organisational values and express expectations about the future. They develop communication skills for building professional relationships, presenting themselves to international colleagues and making effective first impressions. Writing tasks focus oncompany news blogs and proposals for improving employee satisfaction and staff retention.
- 1.1Module 1.1 – Workplace culture
- 1.2Module 1.2 – Employee retention
- 1.3Module 1.3 – Live Class – Corporate Culture
- 1.4Module 1.4 – Communication skills – Building relationships
- 1.5Module 1.5 – Business skills: Presenting yourself
- 1.6Module 1.6 – Writing: a company newsblog
- 1.7Module 1.7 – Live Class – Corporate culture
- Module 2 – Training and development7 ItemsThis module focuses on employee training, professional development and human resource management. Participants explore different training methods, discuss learning needs and identify ways to improve employee performance. They practise exchanging ideas, facilitating meetings and reaching agreement on training priorities. Writing tasks include requesting training, explaining the reasons for professional development and preparing proposals for training initiatives. Practical activities involve designing and presenting an online training course.
- 2.1Module 2.1 – Learning on the job
- 2.2Module 2.2 – Human resource strategies
- 2.3Module 2.3 – Live Class – Training and development
- 2.4Module 2.4 – Communciation skills: Team communication
- 2.5Module 2.5 – Business skills: Facilitating a meeting
- 2.6Module 2.6 – Writing: a training request
- 2.7Module 2.7 – Live Class – Training and development
- Module 3 – Finance7 ItemsThis module introduces financial performance, economic crises, investment opportunities and the interpretation of financial information. Participants learn to discuss economic trends, express degrees of certainty and probability, and analyse financial data. They develop communication skills for responding to bad news, clarifying information over the telephone and explaining financial documents. Writing tasks include summarising annual reports and presenting investment recommendations supported by relevant data.
- 3.1Module 3.1 – Recessions and depressions
- 3.2Module 3.2 – Catching up with rivals
- 3.3Module 3.3 – Live Class – Finance
- 3.4Module 3.4 – Communication skills: Managing bad news
- 3.5Module 3.5 – Business skills: Telephoning to clarify
- 3.6Module 3.6 – Writing: Annual report summary
- 3.7Module 3.7 – Live Class – Finance
- Module 4 – Business and Technology7 ItemsThis module examines digital disruption, technological innovation and the impact of emerging technologies on business. Participants explore disruptive business models, discuss technology products and practise demonstrating applications and explaining how they work. They develop skills in handling difficult communicators, keeping meetings productive and negotiating agreements. Writing tasks focus on instructions, business proposals and presenting solutions to business challenges. Practical activities include evaluating disruptive technologies and preparing proposals for new business opportunities.
- 4.1Module 4.1 – Digital disruptors
- 4.2Module 4.2 – Talking technology
- 4.3Module 4.3 – Live Class – Digital Business
- 4.4Module 4.4 – Communication skills: Handling difficult communications
- 4.5Module 4.5 – Business skills: Negotiating strategies
- 4.6Module 4.6 – Writing: Short business proposal
- 4.7Module 4.7 – Live Class – Digital Business
- Module 5 – Performance Management7 ItemsThis module focuses on employee performance, motivation, rewards, recognition and continuous improvement. Participants learn to discuss performance targets, explore reward systems and consider ways to develop a culture of high performance. They practise managing challenging feedback, reviewing projects, leading review meetings and giving constructive criticism. Writing tasks include performance review summaries and company newsletters. Practical activities involve negotiating changes to employee rewards and benefits and developing strategies for improving individual and team performance.
- 5.1Module 5.1 – Performance and rewards
- 5.2Module 5.2 – Culture of rewards
- 5.3Module 5.3 – Live Class – Preformance
- 5.4Module 5.4 – Communication skills: Managing challenging feedback
- 5.5Module 5.5 – Business skills: Reviewing projects
- 5.6Module 5.6 – Writing: Performance review summary
- 5.7Module 5.7 – Live Class – Preformance
- Module 6 – Business Ethics7 ItemsThis module explores business ethics, corporate responsibility, transparency and sustainable business practices. Participants examine ethical challenges in areas such as fashion, retail and corporate decision-making, including the relationship between social, environmental and financial performance. They develop the language needed to discuss ethical dilemmas, express concerns, negotiate compromises and promote products or services responsibly. Writing tasks focus on company newsletters and communicating business developments, while practical activities include conducting an ethics survey and preparing an action plan to protect a company's ethical reputation.
- Module 7 – Time management7 ItemsThis module focuses on productivity, prioritisation, workplace efficiency and the challenges of managing time in modern organisations. Participants explore flexible working, remote work, overtime and strategies for balancing competing demands. They practise discussing priorities, handling urgent matters, following up on emails and dealing with difficult workplace situations. Writing tasks include emails explaining problems, reasons and required actions. Practical activities involve planning participation in a trade fair and preparing a summary of its outcomes.
- 7.1Module 7.1 – Managing time
- 7.2Module 7.2 – Smart work
- 7.3Module 7.3 – Live Class – Time management
- 7.4Module 7.4 – Communication skills: Dealing with urgency
- 7.5Module 7.5 – Business skills: Difficult negotiations
- 7.6Module 7.6 – Writing: An emain giving reasons
- 7.7Module 7.7 – Live Class – Time Management
- Module 8 – Change Management7 ItemsThis module explores organisational change, adaptability, decision-making and managing uncertainty in the workplace. Participants learn to discuss proposed changes, report decisions and developments, and communicate future plans effectively. They develop coaching and mentoring skills, practise leading brainstorming sessions and learn to support colleagues through change. Writing tasks focus on press releases and communicating organisational developments. Practical activities include coaching discussions, generating ideas for improvement and developing strategies for managing rumours and uncertainty during periods of change.