Talk Your Way to the Top

Are you interested in learning the tips and tricks of persuasion used by lawyers, entrepreneurs, or business executives? This course is designed to equip you with the essential communication skills necessary to excel in professional and personal environments.

Through a combination of theoretical learning, practical exercises, and real-world applications, you will develop proficiency in speaking, researching, writing, quick thinking, preparation, and navigating ethical challenges.

Whether you are aiming for a career in law or business or simply enhancing your interpersonal communication, this course provides the foundational tools to articulate ideas and influence others to achieve desired outcomes.

About this experience

Designed for: High school students in Years 11 and 12

Delivery: On campus/online

Learning time: A total of 24 hours of learning, consisting of:

6 hours of online modules on the Bond Learner platform
10 hours face-to-face on campus
12 hours of additional readings and assessment

Cost: $99

Location: Bond University Gold Coast campus

February dates

Online course start date: Thursday, 13 February, 2025

Practical workshop date: Wednesday, 26 February and Thursday, 27 February, 2025

Registrations close: Wednesday, 12 February, 2025

June/July dates

Online course start date: Tuesday, 24 June, 2025

Practical workshop date: Monday, 7 July and Tuesday, 8 July, 2025

Registrations close: Monday, 23 June, 2025

Learning outcomes

Apply effective verbal and non-verbal communication techniques in personal and professional contexts to engage audiences.
Demonstrate principles of research to assess and integrate sources of evidence to prepare well-supported and engaging speeches or debates.
Present a persuasive speech or debate, utilising legal arguments with a clear structure, organisation, and effective use of language.
Recognise ethical dilemmas in professional communication and identify strategies to maintain integrity and credibility.
Engage in peer assessment and constructive critique to support the improvement of communication strategies.

For-credit subject

This experience can provide credit towards a university subject. Contact us to find out how students can complete five experiences and apply for credit for one 10cp subject into a Bond University undergraduate degree and obtain two points towards their Queensland Certificate of Education.

Meet your educator

Assistant Professor Elizabeth Greene

Assistant Professor Elizabeth Greene holds a Bachelor of Arts/Laws (University of Queensland) and was admitted as a barrister in the Supreme Court of Queensland. She practised in the field of criminal law, and worked for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) prior to commencing at Bond University in 2003. Elizabeth's interest in criminal law is particularly focussed on sentencing issues and the laws and reforms relating to Domestic Violence.