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Summer school

High Impact Communication

High Impact Communication

Online, the High Impact Communication Program prepares students to exchange and communicate successfully both in person and remotely with confidence.

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In today’s ever-changing world, communication and connection remain key to success. This interactive, online program delivers strategies for students to clearly and effectively communicate in professional, academic and personal settings. Furthermore, this program empowers students with essential tools and techniques to contribute, exchange, and communicate in person and remotely with confidence.

Upon successful completion, participants will earn an HEC Paris Certificate. 

Students will deepen their understanding and develop their abilities to: 

  • Present to audiences with ease in person and virtually
  • Communicate in challenging scenarios and use strategies to diffuse conflict
  • Appreciate the importance of active listening and non-verbal communication 
  • Conduct professional conversations remotely
  • Enhance messages with positive persuasion techniques  
  • Manage question and answer sessions with confidence  

The High Impact Communication Program is an intensive one-week module. Live, virtual courses will be held via an online platform for 4 hours a day, over a 5-day period. 

The next session will be held July 10 - 14, 2023 from 9am to 1pm CET.

Students from different time zones are welcome to attend if the commitment to attending the program in its entirety is ensured. Attendance and participation in all sessions are required to earn the Program Certificate.

  • Experience learning with HEC Paris, a world-leading business school
  • Expand your network through peer connections 
  • Enhance and learn life skills that are applicable immediately 

15 to 18-year-old students who are proficient in English, and motivated to participate in an intensive online program.

The program will welcome both native and proficient non-native English speakers.  Demonstration of proficiency in English is required for attendance.

Click here for more information on the admission process. 

Click here for more information on fees and financing. 

Contact our team at youthprograms@hec.fr with any other questions you may have.


Students

Story quote - High Impact Communication - Alice Lemaire

Alice Lemaire

High Impact Communication
I am proud to have been part of the HEC community and to have interacted with students from all over the world who are driven by the same goal as I am, the search for excellence to build the world of tomorrow.
High Impact Communication - Elise Ramel

Elise Ramel

High Impact Communication
It allowed me to discover the full potential and power of my voice.
Story quote - High Impact Communication - Tess Charpentier

Tess Charpentier

High Impact Communication
It was a rewarding experience. I had the chance to interact with students from 12 different countries, teachers with diverse backgrounds and great speakers.
Story quote - High Impact Communication - Fei Araz

Fei Araz

High Impact Communication
The program reminded me that it is never too early to start working on our future, and never too late to achieve our dreams.

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