Overview

Google, IBM & Meta Certificates – 40% Off

One Coursera Plus subscription covers most Professional Certificates on Coursera.

Chris Croft is an international speaker, and widely published author, who's been teaching for over 20 years. He's taught over a million students all over the world, both online and in person, and has an entertaining and practical teaching style. This course is guaranteed to keep you engaged and amused, and teach you life-changing skills for home and work. Confidence affects almost every area of life, from career success and relationships to wellbeing and personal fulfilment. Yet many people struggle with self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and a lack of self-esteem. In this practical course, Chris Croft explores what confidence really is, where it comes from, and how it can be developed. Through a combination of psychology, practical exercises, and real-world examples, you will learn how to build lasting confidence rather than relying on temporary motivation. The course covers topics such as self-esteem, self-belief, body language, communication, positive thinking, resilience, and overcoming limiting beliefs. You'll discover techniques for handling setbacks, dealing with criticism, recognising your strengths, and developing a more positive view of yourself and your abilities. Whether you want more confidence at work, in social situations, as a leader, or simply in everyday life, this course provides practical tools and strategies to help you become more self-assured, resilient, and effective.

Syllabus

Understanding Confidence and Success
- This module introduces the foundations of confidence and self-esteem, helping learners understand what confidence truly is and why it plays such an important role in personal and professional success. Participants will explore common misconceptions about confidence, examine the habits of confident individuals, and assess their own current confidence levels.
The Life-Changing Power of Confidence
- This module explores how confidence impacts every area of life, from personal relationships and career development to decision-making and resilience. Learners will discover how fear and self-doubt limit potential and will learn practical strategies for replacing limiting beliefs with empowering ones.
Building on Your Past
- Confidence is built through consistent actions and habits. In this module, learners will discover strategies for improving self-belief, strengthening personal resilience, and developing a healthier self-image. The module focuses on practical steps that create lasting confidence and encourage continuous personal development.
How to Get More Confidence
- This comprehensive module provides a toolkit of proven confidence-building techniques. Learners will explore topics including body language, visualization, goal setting, positive action, present-moment awareness, personal boundaries, self-development, and overcoming comparison with others. The module focuses on practical methods that can be applied immediately to increase confidence and self-esteem.
Becoming Negativity-Proof
- This final module teaches learners how to protect their confidence from criticism, negative influences, and external pressures. Participants will learn to distinguish confidence from arrogance, manage intimidating situations, reduce the impact of toxic relationships, and build resilience against the opinions of others.