Course Description

What is it that makes a person truly 'difficult'? Is it inherent traits, external circumstances, or perhaps a blend of both? Our course dives deep into these questions, paving the path towards:

  1. Understanding the Roots: Discovering the core reasons behind challenging personalities.
  2. Building Robust Communication Skills: From the basics to more nuanced techniques, we'll ensure you're equipped to navigate any conversation.
  3. Conflict Mastery: Learn the art of conflict prevention, mitigation, and resolution.

Our fifteen carefully curated modules unravel the intricacies of human interactions:

  1. Decoding Difficulties: What makes a situation or person difficult?
  2. Classifying Challenges: Recognizing and understanding common difficult personalities.
  3. Conflict Dynamics: How and why conflicts escalate.
  4. Interpersonal Communication 101: Establishing a strong foundation.
  5. Diverse Communication Styles: Explore and master four primary styles.
  6. Advanced Communication Techniques: Diving deeper into interaction nuances.
  7. The Silent Speak: Unraveling the world of nonverbal communication.
  8. Proactive Approaches: Strategies for problem prevention.
  9. Harmonizing Conversations: Mastering the Agreement Frame.
  10. Conflict Resolution Essentials: From understanding to implementation.
  11. Advanced Conflict Resolution Techniques: Elevate your conflict-handling methods.
  12. Self-Reflection: Embracing self-awareness to foster growth.
  13. The Power of Respect: Analyzing its pivotal role in relationships.
  14. Practical Application: Translating strategies to real-world scenarios.
  15. Emotional Resilience: Techniques for managing and mitigating stress.

Each module concludes with dual 'Quick Tips'-- actionable takeaways designed for immediate application. Further, test your grasp on the subject with ten multiple-choice questions accompanying each lesson.

Whether you're a corporate executive, a frontline worker, or simply someone striving for harmonious personal relationships, this course offers invaluable insights. By mastering the strategies presented, you'll not only enhance your interpersonal skills but also enrich your personal and professional life. Step into a world where you lead conversations, defuse tensions, and foster genuine connections. Join us in turning challenging interactions into opportunities for growth and understanding!

  • Completely Online
  • Self-Paced
  • Printable Lessons
  • Full HD Video  
  • 6 Months to Complete
  • 24/7 Availability
  • Start Anytime
  • PC & Mac Compatible
  • Android & iOS Friendly
  • Accredited CEUs
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Identify common circumstances and behaviors that contribute to difficult interactions and propose at least two practical strategies to address them.
  • Recognize the impact of miscommunication, misunderstanding, and misinterpretation on personal and professional relationships.
  • Define strategies to effectively interact with individuals exhibiting challenging personality traits by applying principles of empathy, patience, and strategic communication.
  • Demonstrate the ability to recognize different personality types and adapt communication approaches to enhance collaborative interactions in professional settings.
  • Define the stages of conflict escalation using real-life examples in personal or professional scenarios.
  • Identify key components of the communication process to analyze potential breakdowns and improve interactions with difficult individuals.
  • Define interpersonal communication and distinguish its verbal and non-verbal components in a variety of scenarios.
  • Identify and describe the three models of communication while analyzing their applicability to real-world interactions.
  • Define and distinguish between the four basic communication styles: passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive, with real-life examples.
  • Identify and apply strategies for effectively interacting with individuals exhibiting each of the four communication styles in challenging situations.
  • Analyze and differentiate between analytical, functional, intuitive, and personal communication styles based on individual communication preferences.
  • Evaluate common interactions and identify which advanced communication style is being employed to enhance interpersonal connection and management strategies.
  • Recognize and describe the various forms of nonverbal communication, including facial expressions, gestures, posture, tone of voice, and proxemics.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 
 

Assessment Guide

Assessment Points
Motives for Taking this Course 2 points
Lesson 1 Exam 10 points
Lesson 2 Activity 1 points
Lesson 2 Exam 10 points
Lesson 3 Activity 1 points
Lesson 3 Exam 10 points
Lesson 4 Activity 1 points
Lesson 4 Exam 10 points
Lesson 5 Exam 10 points
Lesson 6 Exam 10 points
Lesson 7 Exam 10 points
Lesson 8 Activity 1 points
Lesson 8 Exam 10 points
Lesson 9 Activity 1 points
Lesson 9 Exam 10 points
Lesson 10 Exam 10 points
Lesson 11 Exam 10 points
Lesson 12 Activity 1 points
Lesson 12 Exam 12 points
Lesson 13 Exam 10 points
Lesson 14 Exam 10 points
Lesson 15 Exam 10 points
Lesson 16 Exam 10 points
The Final Exam 70 points