Professional Networking, Elevator Pitch and Personal Introduction Skills

Careers and business opportunities across Africa often turn on a short, well delivered introduction at a conference, a client visit or a chance meeting. Yet many capable professionals freeze or ramble when asked what they do. This course builds the confidence and communication skills to introduce yourself, build rapport and follow up in a way that opens doors.

What you will be able to do

Craft a clear, memorable elevator pitch about who you are and what you offer.
Introduce yourself and your organisation confidently in any setting.
Build rapport quickly through questions and active listening.
Adapt your introduction to different audiences and occasions.
Exchange contact details and follow up professionally.
Represent yourself and your employer well in networking situations.

Course outline

01Why First Impressions Open or Close Doors
02Building Your Elevator Pitch
03Introducing Yourself and Your Organisation
04Building Rapport Through Listening
05Adapting to Different Audiences
06Working a Room with Confidence
07Following Up After the First Meeting
08Networking Practice and Feedback

Who should attend

This course is aimed at professionals at any level, business owners, sales staff and graduates who want to network and introduce themselves with confidence.

Dates, venues and fees

Dates	Venue	Days	Fee
17 to 18 Aug 2026	Johannesburg	2	R10,000
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026	Mauritius	2	US$1,100
7 to 8 Sep 2026	Dubai	2	US$1,100
14 to 15 Sep 2026	Lagos	2	US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026	Harare	2	US$1,100
28 to 29 Sep 2026	Kampala	2	US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026	Dar es Salaam	2	US$1,100
12 to 13 Oct 2026	Pretoria	2	R10,000
19 to 20 Oct 2026	Cape Town	2	R10,000
2 to 3 Nov 2026	Online	2	US$900
9 to 10 Nov 2026	Mozambique	2	US$1,100
16 to 17 Nov 2026	Cairo	2	US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026	Accra	2	US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026	Lusaka	2	US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026	Kigali	2	US$1,100
14 to 15 Dec 2026	Nairobi	2	US$1,100
21 to 22 Dec 2026	Durban	2	R10,000

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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We can run Professional Networking, Elevator Pitch and Personal Introduction Skills privately for your team, on your dates and built around your own systems. Group delivery is usually more cost effective from about six delegates.

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