Course Information
Persuasive Communication Skills
Persuasive Communication Skills
Develop influential messaging, objection handling and audience persuasion based on relevant needs, benefits and evidence.
Table of Contents
1. Course Overview
Persuasive communication helps employees present ideas, proposals and recommendations in a way that is clear, credible and aligned with audience interests.
The course emphasizes understanding the audience, structuring arguments, using evidence, managing emotions and responding to objections constructively.
Participants practice persuasive conversations in meetings, internal coordination, customer discussions and proposal presentations.
2. Training Objectives
- Analyze audience needs, motivations and concerns before persuading.
- Develop clear messages that connect features, benefits and business value.
- Use evidence, examples and stories to strengthen credibility.
- Handle objections with questions, clarification and constructive responses.
- Apply persuasive communication in meetings, proposals and customer conversations.
3. Target Participants
- Sales and consulting personnelCommunicate value and handle customer objections.
- Managers and team leadersPersuade teams, internal customers or partners to collaborate.
- Specialists and project personnelPresent proposals, initiatives or resource requests.
- Employees seeking influenceIncrease influence in daily workplace communication.
4. Course Content
The program combines core concepts, practical tools, scenario discussion and guided exercises to support application in daily work.
PART 01 Persuasive Communication Mindset
- Difference between persuasion and pressure.
- Principles of ethical persuasion at work.
- Understanding audience needs and interests.
- Building credibility before influencing.
- Balancing logic, emotion and trust.
- Common mistakes in persuasive conversations.
PART 02 Audience Analysis
- Identify decision makers and influencers.
- Analyze expected benefits and concerns.
- Clarify audience priorities and constraints.
- Assess readiness to accept the message.
- Prepare information for each stakeholder.
- Practice building an audience profile.
PART 03 Message Structure
- Define the central message.
- Connect the message with audience value.
- Organize arguments logically.
- Use examples, data and stories.
- Prepare a concise opening and conclusion.
- Practice rewriting a weak message.
PART 04 Handling Objections
- Listen fully before responding.
- Clarify the real concern behind objections.
- Respond with evidence and empathy.
- Avoid defensiveness or unnecessary debate.
- Use questions to guide reconsideration.
- Practice handling common objections.
PART 05 Influencing in Meetings
- Present proposals with clear outcomes.
- Gain support from different stakeholders.
- Manage disagreement respectfully.
- Summarize agreements and next actions.
- Use timing and tone appropriately.
- Practice persuasive dialogue in a meeting.
PART 06 Application Plan
- Apply persuasion to customer, team and internal situations.
- Create a checklist for persuasive communication.
- Receive feedback on personal communication style.
- Build an action plan after the course.
- Commit to two practical applications at work.
- Review improvement opportunities with peers.
5. Training Methodology
Classes are conducted in small groups with a learner-centered approach. The facilitator provides concise input, then guides discussion, scenario practice, feedback and debriefing so participants can convert knowledge into applicable workplace behavior.
6. Class Information
| Expected Opening Date | Schedule | Time | Location | Tuition Fee | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To be updated | Saturday – Sunday | 08:30 – 16:30 | Ho Chi Minh City | VND 4,500,000 | Register |
| To be updated | Monday – Thursday | 18:00 – 21:30 | Hanoi | VND 4,500,000 | Register |
Note: The opening schedule above is tentative and may be adjusted depending on registration numbers, class organization conditions and the actual training plan. Masterskills will confirm the official schedule with learners before the start date.
- Duration: 2 days / 4 sessions; maximum 35 learners per class.
- Ho Chi Minh City: 224 Dien Bien Phu Street, Ban Co Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Hanoi: 51 Le Dai Hanh Street, Hai Ba Trung Ward, Hanoi.
- In-house corporate training: Delivered at the client’s office or factory; quotation depends on design scope, location and class size.
- Additional costs: Trainer travel and accommodation costs are determined according to the delivery location, if applicable.
7. Learning Materials & Certification
Learners receive copyrighted course materials developed by Masterskills, practice handouts, self-assessment forms and reference materials closely aligned with business situations.
10. Representative Clients
Several real training programs with content close to this course topic have been delivered by Masterskills for corporate clients.
Negotiation and Persuasion SkillsMobiFone Telecommunications Center - Ho Chi Minh City
Communication and Emotional Control SkillsTuoi Tre Telecommunications Joint Stock Company – Ho Chi Minh City
Listening and Questioning SkillsCompany CNTT ELCA Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh City
Empowerment and Influencing SkillsFar Eastern Apparel Vietnam Company - Ho Chi Minh City
Active Listening SkillsCompany BigTree Technology & Consulting - Ho Chi Minh City
Communication Skills for Production TeamsDopla Asia Company - Vung Tau
Communication and Customer Service SkillsiERP Services Joint Stock Company - Hanoi
Effective Communication SkillsPhuong Long Trading Company - Ho Chi Minh City
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