Networking at Events

Become a networking natural

While daunting, business networking is essential for any professional looking to progress..

Be it the grandest occasion or a casual work event, you never know when or where the new Elon Musk will pop up, so it’s always a good idea to spend time meeting new people and developing positive relationships.

Whether you’re a networking novice or feel you’ve reached your peak and need new techniques for making the most of these opportunities, City Academy’s Networking at Events training can help. As well as providing you with the communication techniques needed to make a great impression from the get-go, our experiential training will teach you confidence-boosting ways to deepen your influencing skills.

In this Networking course you will

  • Learn to identify networking opportunities as they appear
  • Make a lasting impression by holding engaging, targeted conversations
  • Maximise personal impact by refining your vocal and physical communication
  • Overcome inhibitions and interact with confidence
  • Learn specialised industry-relevant networking techniques tailored to you
  • AVAILABLE AS
  • Group
  • In-person
  • 1-2-1
  • Online

Typical itinerary

Please note, itineraries are for illustrative purposes only.

10:00

Welcome, introductions and individual objectives

10:30

Managing Nerves and Connecting Better: Voice and Body Language skills

11:45

The Art of Listening - how to tailor your approach whilst remaining authentic

12:15

Networking Etiquette: entrances and exits

13:00

Lunch break (networking encouraged!)

14:00

Improvising: how to keep the conversation flowing

14:30

The Actor’s Objective and how to achieve your networking goals

15:30

Rehearsal: bite-sized exercises focused on key skills

16:00

Simulated Networking Event (role play) with live, professional feedback

16:45

Reflect & Wrap-up: Individuals share feedback in a group setting

At a glance

  • Groups of 2-20
  • Multiple groups welcome
  • Inspiring venues or in-house
  • Flexible duration
  • Tailored to suit your needs
  • Practical & fun
  • Delivered globally
  • Includes group role play with live feedback

Need help?

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  • Tel: +44 (0)20 7042 8833
  • Email us

"I really enjoyed last night. We all agreed that it was a really fun and creative way to better understand networking"

Alexie

University of Surrey Delegate

Our Approach

There are numerous ways to network, and Networking at Events is about finding the best method for you. Our networking courses are not just about discussing techniques in theory but instead putting what you’ve learnt into practice. During the workshop, you will try different techniques through various practical exercises, including role play and conversation cards that encourage discussion, identifying character types and tailoring your approach to different individuals.

The group itself will simulate a real-life networking scenario, allowing you to evaluate and adapt your technique until you find an approach that is both comfortable and effective. Learn how to instigate conversation, steer interactions, and develop a responsive, adaptable and natural networking style.

Recent clients include

We’ve helped businesses from a variety of sectors and levels, designing courses for clients including Allen & Overy, Shop Direct, Sky, Vodafone and Yammer.

Your tutors

We work with a range of experts to suit your business objectives.

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Peter Spring

Director of Learning & Development

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Louise Fitzgerald

Acting and Communication Skills Tutor

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Kate Montague

Senior Communication Skills Tutor

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Christine Kavanagh

Communication Skills Tutor

Spread the cost

Make life easier by spreading the cost of your training over a few months. Talk to our team today to find a plan & payment method that suits you.

FAQs

What should I bring to the course?

Participants are advised to wear comfortable clothing and shoes they can move around freely in. We also recommend bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated. er

How do I know if this course is suitable for me or my company?

To discuss best options for you or your team, we welcome calls on 0207 042 8833 or via email at business@city-academy.com. You can contact us looking for options as an individual or on behalf of an employee, a team, department or company.

Can I book a free taster of this course?

We're happy to offer tasters of our courses to provide a flavour of what we do in advance of a booking being made. Please call or email us for further details on 0207 042 8833 or business@city-academy.com.

Do you only offer courses in London?

We're able to provide in-person training at your offices globally or we can book a suitable partner venue for you to deliver training in your locality. The majority of clients are London-based but tutors are able to facilitate workshops in any location. Workshops can also be delivered remotely for both individuals and teams.

Are your venues accessible?

We work with a variety of partner venues around London many of which are accessible. If you, a colleague or employee have specific requirements, please make us aware upon booking to ensure we can find a venue suitable for you.wer

Do I get a certificate?

Our courses aren't accredited and instead focus on practical, experiential learning, however, we are able to provide a certificate of completion to you after your course via email.

Do you have a minimum age requirement?

Our public courses are for over 18s. For 1-2-1 tuition or private classes, participants can be any age. Content can be shaped to be age and experience appropriate.

Can this course be personalised?

If you're looking to book this course on a private level for yourself as an individual or a team, our expert tutors can shape content in advance to suit your objectives. On public courses, your tutor can provide personalised feedback and steers on the day. Questions are also welcomed throughout workshops.

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