Questioning and Listening Techniques Certification

Questioning and Listening Techniques Certification

Questioning and listening skills are pivotal to effective communication and creating mutual understanding.

These vital communication tools are requisite for building effective working and personal relationships. Interpersonal communication skills are the foundation of business success and the most highly sought after employees are those who are able to capitalise on these abilities. Unfortunately, most people have no idea of the importance of communication skills in the workplace.

However, research has clearly demonstrated that the ability to accurately communicate requirements, express needs, give and receive feedback and listen with empathy builds confidence and charisma and propels personal development. Conversely, the costs of poor communication are astronomical from both a financial perspective and the cost to morale and productivity.

What You Will Learn

This course will guide you through the process of understanding and implementing these highly prized communication skills. You will learn:

  • How to communicate more effectively with those around you and deepen your understanding of the causes and consequences of costly miscommunications.
  • The hidden meanings buried in confusing communications and gain new insight into the emotional nature of expression.
  • How to get the most from colleagues, employers and personal relationships.
  • Effective questioning techniques.
  • Techniques to enhance your understanding of the information you receive to ensure clarity and prevent ambiguity.
  • How to facilitate effective and honest feedback without the emotional 'sting'. 
  • How to implement a personal action plan which will help you assess your skills and define strategies to enhance your strengths and build on your knowledge. 

Benefits of Taking the Course

  • Professionals can enhance their knowledge of effective communication and significantly improve their practical skills.
  • Improve your ability to gather information, build relationships, communicate with people at all levels and understand both the logical and emotional facets of communication.

This course includes

24/7 Student Support

End of course certification

Lifetime access to your course

Compatible with modern devices

PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • Understand the significance of effective communication in the workplace and the cost of poor communication
  • Comprehend the implications of intended meaning versus perceived meaning and learn how to prevent discrepancies
  • Develop a thorough understanding of communication barriers and blocks and prevent them devaluing communication
  • Identify communication styles and how they impact the nature and effectiveness of interpersonal communication
  • Raise awareness of the significance of active and reflective listening and understand the difference between quality listening and merely 'hearing'
  • Learn how to devote more mental processing capacity to the act of listening to enhance the quantity of data which can be processed
  • Understand a variety of listening styles and discover how to apply them appropriately to various scenarios for maximum effectiveness
  • Identify and prevent listening barriers which hamper efforts to actively listen, build rapport and connect with another person
  • Discover the vital role questions play in our everyday communication and how they can be used to strategically gather information
  • Understand how your questioning stance and intention impacts the way in which you ask for information and receive answers
  • Identify specific questioning techniques and find out how they are best suited to specific occasions, people and information
  • Comprehend the pool of question types that can be used to obtain the required information with the appropriate level of detail
  • Discover the alarming lack of mutual understanding that is the result of many interpersonal communications and how it impacts individuals and businesses
  • Learn how to best gather and confirm information using question funnels while checking and increasing receptivity
  • Develop the ability to correctly understand and interpret unconscious hidden and dissonant emotions communicated linguistically and non-verbally
  • Comprehend the significance of changes in body language and paralinguistics and how they can directly communicate emotional changes
  • Understand how and why to enhance the skills you have learned and find opportunities to practice
  • Delve into feedback that you have received and gain the confidence to ask for more!
  • Comprehend how advanced skills could support your personal growth and communication effectiveness
  • Discover communication strengths and weaknesses and empower development of key skills
ID: YDFT67YHJ
certificate

of achievement

This certificate is presented to

Your Name

NSA

For completing the

Questioning and Listening Techniques Certification

on 21st November 2026

Selena Hurford

Selena Hurford

Course Tutor

cpd

Daniel Morgan

Daniel Morgan

Head of Academy

Certificate Example

Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

The course is broken down into 5 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

Once you have completed all 5 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 5 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

The pass mark for the test is 70%.

If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

We estimate that the course will take about 8 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.

My dream has come true. Eventually I found this online course after searching for years in my area where none of the colleges provided it and it is necessary to get my dream job.

I got an incredible discount and what I like the best I got a lifetime access to the course, so there is no rush and I can revisit any time to revise as well.

Excellent support and immediate response to emails, I am very pleased. The course material is written in an easily understandable way, no hidden fees and mobile friendly so I can learn anywhere.

Zsuzsanna Horak

Great course. Easily readable online, no jargon and had up to date information and illustrations as well as the sources that were used within the modules. Most modules had an assessment at the end where you could check your own knowledge - this was a great add on to ensure you are up to speed. The exam was easily laid out great with no tricky to read questions. The completion certificate was easily accessible on completion and you are given your grade immediately after the exam - it even gives you the option to see your incorrect answers so you can review them in your own leisure. All of the modules are printable so you can ready back as often as you like. Not only this, but throughout the whole course, you have the ability to email representatives of the course who will answer any questions you may have and they are very prompt with their responses. I was overall very happy with this course and will definitely keep New Skills Academy in mind when taking future course. Thank you!

Gemma Johnston

I found this course very useful. It covers the all categories of cleaning and goes in to great detail without being overwhelming. Its a clean and easy to use step by step interface that glides you through the modules. If you want to take more time and revise in your own time without access to the internet, the PDF viewer and print functions are a great feature. This course has helped me gain the new knowledge of this industry and will be the first step towards a great career. There is certainly more than meets the eye when it comes to cleaning and I have an even bigger appreciation for an industry which is vital to millions and widely under appreciated. Thank you British Cleaning Certificate for the excellent service!

Mike Satchell

As a PA of a very fast moving company, having many situations thrown at me day to day, I decided to take the Level 3 Admin & PA Diploma course to ensure I was up to scratch within my job role. Although I knew a lot of what was within the course, there were many topics I hadn’t had to use before but since had to.

I found the course very easy to understand and relate to. It was interesting and factual which is brilliant for anyone that would like to improve their PA skills or for someone starting out as a PA.

I enjoyed the course and feel I have bettered myself and my job role as a PA

Linzy Small

This course will give me the chance to engage further in my search for a career. I found this course helpful for both refreshing my memory of known skills as well as teaching me new ones.

I appreciated the chance to engage in this course as it was very interactive. I could both watch videos as well as read explanations. I could then apply that in a practice element of the course.

I have an ICT A Level and I didn’t know some of the function that were possible on word. It has been beneficial to me, even though I’m well versed in Microsoft Word.

Shelley Mckeown

It is easy to follow and understand, and gives you a full overview of the HR management.

You can download the training material if you prefer to take note directly on the paper version.

Filomena Cionti

Duration:
8 hours

Access:
Lifetime Access

Approved by:
CPD

Learning Type:


Text based modules  Images  Video learning 

Cost:
$50.00

Questioning and Listening Techniques Certification

Questioning and listening skills are pivotal to effective communication and creating mutual understanding.

These vital communication tools are requisite for building effective working and personal relationships. Interpersonal communication skills are the foundation of business success and the most highly sought after employees are those who are able to capitalise on these abilities. Unfortunately, most people have no idea of the importance of communication skills in the workplace.

However, research has clearly demonstrated that the ability to accurately communicate requirements, express needs, give and receive feedback and listen with empathy builds confidence and charisma and propels personal development. Conversely, the costs of poor communication are astronomical from both a financial perspective and the cost to morale and productivity.

What You Will Learn

This course will guide you through the process of understanding and implementing these highly prized communication skills. You will learn:

  • How to communicate more effectively with those around you and deepen your understanding of the causes and consequences of costly miscommunications.
  • The hidden meanings buried in confusing communications and gain new insight into the emotional nature of expression.
  • How to get the most from colleagues, employers and personal relationships.
  • Effective questioning techniques.
  • Techniques to enhance your understanding of the information you receive to ensure clarity and prevent ambiguity.
  • How to facilitate effective and honest feedback without the emotional 'sting'. 
  • How to implement a personal action plan which will help you assess your skills and define strategies to enhance your strengths and build on your knowledge. 

Benefits of Taking the Course

  • Professionals can enhance their knowledge of effective communication and significantly improve their practical skills.
  • Improve your ability to gather information, build relationships, communicate with people at all levels and understand both the logical and emotional facets of communication.

This course includes

24/7 Student Support

End of course certification

Lifetime access to your course

Compatible with modern devices

PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • Understand the significance of effective communication in the workplace and the cost of poor communication
  • Comprehend the implications of intended meaning versus perceived meaning and learn how to prevent discrepancies
  • Develop a thorough understanding of communication barriers and blocks and prevent them devaluing communication
  • Identify communication styles and how they impact the nature and effectiveness of interpersonal communication
  • Raise awareness of the significance of active and reflective listening and understand the difference between quality listening and merely 'hearing'
  • Learn how to devote more mental processing capacity to the act of listening to enhance the quantity of data which can be processed
  • Understand a variety of listening styles and discover how to apply them appropriately to various scenarios for maximum effectiveness
  • Identify and prevent listening barriers which hamper efforts to actively listen, build rapport and connect with another person
  • Discover the vital role questions play in our everyday communication and how they can be used to strategically gather information
  • Understand how your questioning stance and intention impacts the way in which you ask for information and receive answers
  • Identify specific questioning techniques and find out how they are best suited to specific occasions, people and information
  • Comprehend the pool of question types that can be used to obtain the required information with the appropriate level of detail
  • Discover the alarming lack of mutual understanding that is the result of many interpersonal communications and how it impacts individuals and businesses
  • Learn how to best gather and confirm information using question funnels while checking and increasing receptivity
  • Develop the ability to correctly understand and interpret unconscious hidden and dissonant emotions communicated linguistically and non-verbally
  • Comprehend the significance of changes in body language and paralinguistics and how they can directly communicate emotional changes
  • Understand how and why to enhance the skills you have learned and find opportunities to practice
  • Delve into feedback that you have received and gain the confidence to ask for more!
  • Comprehend how advanced skills could support your personal growth and communication effectiveness
  • Discover communication strengths and weaknesses and empower development of key skills
ID: YDFT67YHJ
certificate

of achievement

This certificate is presented to

Your Name

NSA

For completing the

Questioning and Listening Techniques Certification

on 21st November 2026

Selena Hurford

Selena Hurford

Course Tutor

cpd

Daniel Morgan

Daniel Morgan

Head of Academy

Certificate Example

Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

The course is broken down into 5 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

Once you have completed all 5 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 5 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

The pass mark for the test is 70%.

If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

We estimate that the course will take about 8 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.

My dream has come true. Eventually I found this online course after searching for years in my area where none of the colleges provided it and it is necessary to get my dream job.

I got an incredible discount and what I like the best I got a lifetime access to the course, so there is no rush and I can revisit any time to revise as well.

Excellent support and immediate response to emails, I am very pleased. The course material is written in an easily understandable way, no hidden fees and mobile friendly so I can learn anywhere.

Zsuzsanna Horak

Great course. Easily readable online, no jargon and had up to date information and illustrations as well as the sources that were used within the modules. Most modules had an assessment at the end where you could check your own knowledge - this was a great add on to ensure you are up to speed. The exam was easily laid out great with no tricky to read questions. The completion certificate was easily accessible on completion and you are given your grade immediately after the exam - it even gives you the option to see your incorrect answers so you can review them in your own leisure. All of the modules are printable so you can ready back as often as you like. Not only this, but throughout the whole course, you have the ability to email representatives of the course who will answer any questions you may have and they are very prompt with their responses. I was overall very happy with this course and will definitely keep New Skills Academy in mind when taking future course. Thank you!

Gemma Johnston

I found this course very useful. It covers the all categories of cleaning and goes in to great detail without being overwhelming. Its a clean and easy to use step by step interface that glides you through the modules. If you want to take more time and revise in your own time without access to the internet, the PDF viewer and print functions are a great feature. This course has helped me gain the new knowledge of this industry and will be the first step towards a great career. There is certainly more than meets the eye when it comes to cleaning and I have an even bigger appreciation for an industry which is vital to millions and widely under appreciated. Thank you British Cleaning Certificate for the excellent service!

Mike Satchell

As a PA of a very fast moving company, having many situations thrown at me day to day, I decided to take the Level 3 Admin & PA Diploma course to ensure I was up to scratch within my job role. Although I knew a lot of what was within the course, there were many topics I hadn’t had to use before but since had to.

I found the course very easy to understand and relate to. It was interesting and factual which is brilliant for anyone that would like to improve their PA skills or for someone starting out as a PA.

I enjoyed the course and feel I have bettered myself and my job role as a PA

Linzy Small

This course will give me the chance to engage further in my search for a career. I found this course helpful for both refreshing my memory of known skills as well as teaching me new ones.

I appreciated the chance to engage in this course as it was very interactive. I could both watch videos as well as read explanations. I could then apply that in a practice element of the course.

I have an ICT A Level and I didn’t know some of the function that were possible on word. It has been beneficial to me, even though I’m well versed in Microsoft Word.

Shelley Mckeown

It is easy to follow and understand, and gives you a full overview of the HR management.

You can download the training material if you prefer to take note directly on the paper version.

Filomena Cionti

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