Self-Paced, Online Courses

Register for one of Ariel’s digital self-paced, online courses to expand your skills in all types of communication: from how you show up to how you write email and other documents. Our experiential courses allow you to learn and practice new skills that you can immediately apply on the job.


Business Writing Essentials: Register now

Program description
This course enables you to develop the skills of reader-centered writing from your computer, tablet, or phone. Through self-paced modules, thought-provoking questions, and diverse activities, you will discover how to plan, draft, and edit writing that conveys a professional image and achieves optimal results. Practicing on a real business document of your own, you’ll create clear, readable messages that help both you and your readers get what you need.

Program format
This is a digital, self-paced program. You will have access to your license for 60 days, starting from the date of purchase.

Timing
On average, this course takes about 6-8 hours to complete.


Communicating with Presence: Register now

Program description
This course shows you how to leave a lasting impression, connect authentically with a wide range of audiences, and build your personal brand. Reading, audio, video, self-reflection, gamification, and social components are all incorporated to create a uniquely engaging digital learning experience that is both fun and effective.

Program format
This is a digital, self-paced program. You will have access to your license for 60 days, starting from the date of purchase.

Timing
On average, this course takes about 6-8 hours to complete.


Effective Virtual Performance Reviews: Register now

Program description
Effectively providing and discussing feedback is a necessary part of leading and managing. In the past, such discussions were normally in-person, but the evolving business environment now requires that leaders communicate their feedback virtually—with web conferencing tools and apps. Those who lead these conversations in ways that are clear, caring, transparent, and forward-looking will leave everyone involved empowered to take the next right step. In this module, you’ll learn skills and approaches you can use to be more effective so that you have greater confidence in providing constructive feedback in a virtual environment.

Program format
This is a digital, self-paced program. You will have access to your license for 60 days, starting from the date of purchase.

Timing
On average, this course takes about 30-45 minutes to complete.


Introduction to Virtual Presence: Register now

Program description
We can’t always rely on the benefits and nuances of in-person interaction, but the most successful professionals harness their virtual presence to connect authentically with their remote audiences. In this short, introductory module which includes video, reflection, knowledge checks, and more we’ll help lay the foundation for virtual presence.

Program format
This is a digital, self-paced program. You will have access to your license for 60 days, starting from the date of purchase.

Timing
On average, this course takes about 1 hour complete.


Leading and Engaging Remote Teams: Register now

Program description
Leaders of virtual teams need to align, direct, and develop their people. In the absence of face-to-face interactions, leaders of virtual teams must leverage new strategies for developing an environment that is conducive to participation, sharing of ideas, and effective collaboration. To do this, these leaders need to be able to communicate in a way that builds trust and rapport, and facilitate team interactions that are inclusive, focused, and productive. In this experience, leaders will learn new behaviors and approaches to help them succeed.

Program format
This is a digital, self-paced program. You will have access to your license for 60 days, starting from the date of purchase.

Timing
On average, this course takes about 2-3 hours to complete.


Manager as Coach: Register now

Program description
By shifting their mindsets from supervisor to coach, managers can deepen employee commitment, retain high performing and high-potential people, and support the unique development process of each direct report. In this short module, learners are introduced to the skills that get them there.

Program format
This is a digital, self-paced program. You will have access to your license for 60 days, starting from the date of purchase.

Timing
On average, this course takes about 1-2 hours to complete.


Storytelling: Register now

Storytelling in Spanish: Register now

Program description
Storytelling is uniquely effective as a way to inspire, motivate, and influence others. This module provides participants with the tools they need to tell vivid, compelling stories in the right business contexts. You’ll take away a new awareness of the wealth of stories in your own life and gain the ability to share those stories’ key takeaways with creativity, imagination, and passion.

Program format
This is a digital, self-paced program. You will have access to your license for 60 days, starting from the date of purchase.

Timing
On average, this course takes about 1 hour to complete.


What is Presence?: Register now

Program description
This short virtual module helps lay the foundation for individuals to be able to communicate with self-awareness, empathy, and authenticity. Participants will learn how to enhance and build their own presence, use impactful vocal variety and body language, and build relationships and foster full self-expression through listening and connection.

Program format
This is a digital, self-paced program. You will have access to your license for 60 days, starting from the date of purchase.

Timing
On average, this course takes about 1 hour to complete.