Active Listening

Explore the different levels of listening and the practical skills that help people feel heard. Practise open questions, paraphrasing, summarising, reflecting feelings and using silence, and learn how to listen well in virtual meetings and during disagreements.
Modules
3
Duration
About 20 minutes
Pass mark
80%
Assessment
8 questions from a bank of 12

Learning outcomes

  • ✓Distinguish between different levels of listening
  • ✓Give someone your full attention and show that you are listening
  • ✓Use open questions, paraphrasing, summarising and reflecting feelings
  • ✓Use silence and avoid interrupting, judging or planning your reply
  • ✓Apply active listening in virtual meetings and when resolving conflict

Course contents

  1. Module 1: Levels of listening and full attention

    Video (4 scenes) · 1 lessons · 2 practice questions

  2. Module 2: Core listening skills

    Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions

  3. Module 3: Listening online and in conflict

    Video (3 scenes) · 1 lessons · 2 practice questions

  4. Final assessment & certificate