Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Conversations and interviews

The Open University via OpenLearn

Go to class Write review

Details

Provider

OpenLearn
Pricing

Free Certificate
Languages

English
Certificate

Certificate Available
Effort

5 hours
Sessions

Self-Paced
Level

Intermediate

Found in

Train in Data

Master Production-Ready Machine Learning, Step by Step

OpenLearning

Master AI and Machine Learning: From Neural Networks to Applications

Overview

Google, IBM & Meta Certificates – 40% Off

One plan covers every Professional Certificate on Coursera.

Unlock All Certificates

This free course, Conversations and interviews, explores how to ask and answer questions in interviews and conversations.

Syllabus

Introduction
Learning outcomes
1 Aims of this course
1 Aims of this course
1.1 Asking questions
1.1.1 How questions shape answers
1.1.2 When good enough is better than perfect
1.2 Interviews
1.2.1 The four stages of an interview
1.2.2 Types of interview
1.2.3 How do you know which type of interview to use?
1.3 Conversations
1.3.1 Planned conversations
1.3.2 Unplanned conversations
1.4 Interviewing skills
1.5 What’s different about a practice-centred interview?
Conclusion
Acknowledgements

Tags

united kingdom

Reviews

3.0 rating, based on 2 Class Central reviews

4 rating at OpenLearn based on 30 ratings

Start your review of Conversations and interviews

Enrique Enriquez @EEnriquez
22

This free course delivered precisely as described—covering interview types, questioning techniques, and practical inquiry strategies with clarity and depth. The stated duration was accurate, and the certificate of completion was available on demand, as promised. Content was well-structured and professionally presented, offering actionable insights for both formal and informal information gathering. Overall, the experience was highly positive and aligned with expectations, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to enhance their interviewing and conversational skills.
Ali Ibrahim Adam

This course is well-structured, engaging, and easy to follow. The lessons are practical, clear, and full of useful examples that improved my communication and interview skills. I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to become more confident in conversations and interviews. It is an excellent learning experience.