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Communication Skills for Engineers and Technical Staff

Technical professionals must explain complex ideas to managers, clients and colleagues from other disciplines. Strong communication skills accelerate careers and improve…

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  • 15Upcoming dates
  • 6Cities
  • £2,250Fees from
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Communication Skills for Engineers and Technical Staff
Next classroom session Amsterdam 16 - 20 Nov 2026 · £4,250 Next in London London 8 - 12 Mar 2027 · £4,200

Course overview

Why Attend

Technical professionals must explain complex ideas to managers, clients and colleagues from other disciplines. Strong communication skills accelerate careers and improve project outcomes.

This LLMI course covers communicating technical information to non-technical audiences, structuring explanations, presentations, technical writing, listening and questioning, influencing decisions, meetings and teamwork. Participants practise explaining technical topics.

Course Objectives

Explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences

Structure clear explanations

Present technical information confidently

Write concise technical communications

Listen and question effectively

Influence decisions with technical evidence

Target Audience

Engineers

IT professionals

Scientists

Technical specialists

Technicians moving into supervision

Project engineers

Course Methodology

Practice sessions

Presentation feedback

Writing exercises

Role plays

Group discussions

Course outline

  1. 1Day 1: Technical Communication
    • Communication challenges
    • Knowing the audience
    • Curse of knowledge
    • Credibility
    • Exercise: Explaining a concept
  2. 2Day 2: Explaining Clearly
    • Structure
    • Analogies
    • Visuals
    • Simplifying
    • Workshop: Explanation practice
  3. 3Day 3: Presenting
    • Technical presentations
    • Slides
    • Delivery
    • Questions
    • Practice: Technical presentation
  4. 4Day 4: Writing
    • Emails
    • Reports
    • Specifications
    • Conciseness
    • Exercise: Technical email
  5. 5Day 5: Influence and Teamwork
    • Listening
    • Influencing
    • Meetings
    • Cross-functional teams
    • Capstone: Communication plan

Schedule

Dates and fees

15 upcoming dates in 6 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted.

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November 2026
16NOV 16 - 20 Nov 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext session
Netherlands flag AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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December 2026
7DEC 7 - 11 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
France flag ParisFrance · Classroom
£4,500per delegate2+ people: £3,600 each
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21DEC 21 - 25 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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January 2027
11JAN 11 - 15 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Netherlands flag AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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February 2027
8FEB 8 - 12 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Malaysia flag Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each
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March 2027
8MAR 8 - 12 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
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April 2027
12APR 12 - 16 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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May 2027
10MAY 10 - 14 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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June 2027
14JUN 14 - 18 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
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July 2027
12JUL 12 - 16 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Netherlands flag AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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August 2027
9AUG 9 - 13 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
France flag ParisFrance · Classroom
£4,500per delegate2+ people: £3,600 each
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September 2027
13SEP 13 - 17 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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October 2027
11OCT 11 - 15 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Netherlands flag AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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November 2027
8NOV 8 - 12 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Malaysia flag Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each
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December 2027
13DEC 13 - 17 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
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Questions

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Communication Skills for Engineers and Technical Staff course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Communication Skills for Engineers and Technical Staff course?

The next public date is 16 - 20 Nov 2026 in Amsterdam. There are 15 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Amsterdam, Paris, Munich, Kuala Lumpur, London, Barcelona.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

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