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Assertiveness Skills Yemen

Struggle to say no or push back on unreasonable requests? Learn practical language for setting boundaries and speaking up clearly, without coming across as aggressive.

3 weeks 20 lessons 5 modules

What You'll Learn

Say no to a request without over-justifying yourself
Set clear boundaries around your time and workload
Push back on unreasonable demands from senior stakeholders
Ask for what you need directly and confidently
Recognise the difference between assertive and aggressive communication
Handle pushback when you assert a boundary
Build assertiveness as a habit, not a one-off effort

Skills You'll Gain

Assertiveness Boundary Setting Direct Communication Negotiation Confidence

About This Course

Assertiveness is the middle ground between passive and aggressive communication, and it is a specific, learnable skill. This course gives you practical language and frameworks for speaking up clearly and confidently.

What This Course Covers

You will learn to set boundaries, say no without over-explaining, push back on unreasonable requests, and ask for what you need at work, all while keeping the relationship intact.

Why Assertiveness Matters

Managers who cannot say no take on too much, burn out, and model that behaviour to their team. Assertive communication protects your time, your credibility and your team's capacity.

Who Should Take This Course

Managers who struggle to push back or say no, new leaders finding their voice with senior stakeholders, and anyone who wants to communicate more directly without conflict.

Who This Course Is For

  • Managers who struggle to say no or push back
  • New leaders finding their voice with senior stakeholders
  • Individual contributors who want to communicate more directly
  • Anyone who takes on too much because they avoid confrontation

Requirements

  • No prior communication training required
  • Willingness to practise scripts and role-play scenarios

Course Curriculum

5 modules  ·  20 lessons

  • Passive, Aggressive, Passive-Aggressive and Assertive Styles
  • Why Assertiveness Gets Mistaken for Rudeness
  • Identifying Your Own Default Communication Style
  • The Business Case for Assertive Communication

  • Scripts for Declining a Request
  • Saying No Without Over-Explaining
  • Offering Alternatives Instead of a Flat No
  • Handling Pushback After You Say No

  • Identifying Where Your Boundaries Are Being Crossed
  • Communicating a Boundary Clearly the First Time
  • Holding a Boundary Under Pressure
  • Boundaries with Your Own Manager

  • Making a Direct Request Without Apologising
  • Negotiating for Resources, Time or Support
  • Asking for Credit or Recognition
  • Following Up When a Request Is Ignored

  • Practising Assertive Language Daily
  • Staying Assertive Under Stress
  • Repairing a Relationship After a Direct Conversation
  • Your Assertiveness Action Plan

Upcoming Course Dates

Live online instructor-led sessions — limited seats per cohort. Reserve early to lock in 40% off.

SEP
16
2026
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Online · Live Instructor
﷼250 ﷼150 40% OFF
OCT
14
2026
Wednesday, 14 October 2026
Online · Live Instructor
﷼250 ﷼150 40% OFF
NOV
11
2026
Wednesday, 11 November 2026
Online · Live Instructor
﷼250 ﷼150 40% OFF
DEC
09
2026
Wednesday, 09 December 2026
Online · Live Instructor
﷼250 ﷼150 40% OFF

Choose Your Learning Format

Three flexible ways to learn. Pick what works best for you and your team.

Instructor-Led

Live online sessions with an expert. Interactive, scheduled cohorts.

﷼250 ﷼150 GBP per person · 40% off

Frequently Asked Questions

This course is built for new and experienced managers, team leads, project managers, and senior individual contributors who want to use AI tools confidently in day-to-day decisions, communication and workflow design. No coding background is required.

The instructor-led cohort runs over five live online sessions across a single week (roughly 12 hours of live instruction plus 3-4 hours of practical exercises). The self-paced track is the same content delivered on-demand and most learners finish it in 2-3 weeks.

Yes. Every learner who completes the course and the final practical assessment receives a digitally verified Management Legend certificate that can be added to LinkedIn and used in performance reviews.

Every live session is recorded and shared with cohort members within 24 hours. You can rewatch the session, post questions in the cohort channel, and book a 1:1 catch-up with the instructor if needed.

No prior AI experience is required. The course starts with the foundations of how large language models work for managers, then moves into hands-on prompts, workflows, governance and team adoption. You only need a laptop and a free ChatGPT or Claude account.

Yes. We offer a 14-day satisfaction guarantee. If the course is not the right fit you can request a full refund within 14 days of your start date, no questions asked.
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What's included:

  • 5 modules
  • 20 lessons
  • 3 weeks of content
  • Access on any device
  • Lifetime access
  • Certificate of completion
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