We communicate using thousands of words every day at work and in our personal lives. However, getting others to understand, agree, and act on what we say requires more than just sharing facts.

Persuasion is not about speaking more, but about speaking with structure, clarity, and intent. When applied effectively, it can influence decisions, build trust, and drive better outcomes.

If you need to communicate, influence others, or drive outcomes through conversations, this course is for you.

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DURATION

2 Days

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Mode of Training

Hands-on In-person Training

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Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) classes conducted since 2024
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What you’ll learn

Key Highlights

  • G.I.V.E. Framework to structure clear and persuasive conversations
  • Objection handling techniques to reduce resistance and move conversations toward agreement
  • Techniques to show value, influence decisions, and gain stakeholder buy-in
  • Set and track SMART goals to improve performance and communication outcomes
  • Become a persuasive communicator for sales, leadership, and negotiation
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G.I.V.E. Framework to structure clear and persuasive conversations

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Objection handling techniques to reduce resistance and move conversations toward agreement

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Techniques to show value, influence decisions, and gain stakeholder buy-in

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Set and track SMART goals to improve performance and communication outcomes

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Become a persuasive communicator for sales, leadership, and negotiation

Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ)

Curriculum & Learning Units

Learning Unit 1: Develop Sales Action Plans

  • Translate goals or ideas into clear and convincing messages for different audiences (e.g., clients, managers, teams).
  • Apply structured frameworks such as the G.I.V.E. Methodology and Value Meter to plan persuasive conversations based on the audience’s profile, priorities, and the right information to present at each stage.

Learning Unit 2: Implement Sales Action Plans

  • Identify needs, preconceived notions, and value gaps that influence how others receive your message, whether in sales
    pitches, job interviews, internal proposals, or daily workplace conversations.
  • Drive the execution of your plan by applying the G.I.V.E. Method in the correct sequence, handling objections effectively,
    and using closing techniques such as Fear of Loss, Next to Nothing, and Value or Price.
  • Cascade broader objectives into individual goals using SMART goal-setting principles.
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Hands-on Activity: Practise persuasive selling through group-based scenarios by building pitches, handling objections and implementing closing techniques.

Learning Unit 3: Evaluate Sales Action Plans

  • Evaluate the outcomes and effectiveness of your communication and influence activities by reviewing benchmarks, identifying gaps, and pinpointing where execution of the G.I.V.E. Method can be strengthened.

Learning Unit 4: Enhance Sales Action Plans

  • Propose practical changes and refinements to your short-term persuasion strategy based on performance trends, metric analysis, and lessons drawn from real-world objection handling and closing scenarios.
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Hands-on Activity: Review progress against a personal goal by tracking actual performance figures, calculating ratios and identifying areas for improvement.

Competency Assessment
& Certification

Nationally-Recognised Certification

Candidates will be awarded a Statement of Attainment under Singapore Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) and a Certificate of Completion by Skills Development Academy upon completion of the course with at least 75% attendance and demonstration of competency in the WSQ-mandated written and practical assessments.

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Entry Requirements:

  • Aged 18 and above
  • Have basic computer literacy Level 2
  • Have minimum GCE “N”, “O” or “A” Level / NITEC or a diploma qualification
  • Be Professionals, Managers, Executives or Technicians with minimum 2 years of working experience
  • Have an understanding and working knowledge of sales and marketing principles/practices and
  • Have an English language proficiency equivalent of higher of any of the following – GCSE N/O Levels pass in English / WPLN Level 5 / IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL (internet-based total) 46-59.
Learning Pathway

Professional Competency &Workplace Excellence
(P.C.W.E)

Module 1:

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The Art of Persuasion

2 Days WSQ Course

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The Art of Persuasion

2 Days WSQ Course

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Three Training Centres,
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Learn from ACTA/ACLP-certified industry practitioners who bring their experiences into the classroom to make lessons practical and engaging.
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Our syllabus is localised based on Singapore’s business context and continuously updated to reflect the latest tools and real-world practices.
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      Course Fees & Subsidies

      Singapore Citizens (40 years and above)
      Full Course Fees (Before GST)
      9% GST
      70% SkillsFuture (SSG) Subsidy
      Nett Fee
      Singapore Citizens (21-39 years old) & PR
      Full Course Fees (Before GST)
      9% GST
      50% SkillsFuture (SSG) Subsidy
      Nett Fee

      Additional Support

      SkillsFuture Credits
      eligible for Singapore citizens aged 25 & above

      PSEA eligible for Singapore citizens aged 30 & below

      NTUC UTAP members enjoy up to 50% reimbursement on out-of-pocket costs

      • Nett Fee are inclusive of GST charged based on the full course fees.
      • Subjected to individual’s eligibility and availability of SkillsFuture Credit.
      • NTUC UTAP reimbursement is capped at $250 for members aged below 40 or $500 for members aged 40 & above.
      SMEs
      Full Course Fee (Before GST)
      70% SkillsFuture (SSG) Subsidy
      Nett Fee
      Non SMEs
      Full Course Fee (Before GST)
      50% SkillsFuture (SSG) Subsidy
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      Additional Support

      Additional Support via Absentee Payroll

      Claimable up to $4.50 per hour, capped at $100,000 per enterprise per calendar year.

      Enterprise Innovation Scheme

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      Up to 400%
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      20% Cash Payout Based On Nett Fee

      SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit

      Up to 90% Additional Subsidy from SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)