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The Extended Networking Programme

Advance your networking education even further

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Duration

Duration of the course

3-4 hours

Delivery

Delivery of the course

Online / Self-led

Resources

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Networking Tips & Challenges

Programme Overview

Over 15 weeks, our expert-led networking programme systematically builds your networking capabilities, delivering career-changing skills that stick.

The evidence is clear: investing in your networking skills is crucial for success. Research consistently shows:

  • Having an open, diverse network is the #1 predictor of career success
  • People with strong networks live longer, maintain better mental and physical health, earn more, and report higher levels of happiness
  • In today’s interconnected world, no one succeeds alone—your network is your net worth

Through our proven 4-step process, you’ll develop both the mindset and practical skills to build powerful connections. Whether you’re advancing your career or enriching your personal life, you’ll learn exactly how to create, nurture, and leverage meaningful relationships that open doors.

“Everyone you’ll ever meet knows something you don’t.” – Bill Nye

After the networking training course your will be ready to...

  • Created by Gull Rajafrom the Noun Project Develop a strong understanding of how effective networking directly influences professional success and growth.
  • Created by Gull Rajafrom the Noun Project Implement a structured, proven strategy for building and strengthening a robust and diverse professional network.
  • Created by Gull Rajafrom the Noun Project Approach networking opportunities with confidence, poise, and a clear sense of purpose to maximise their impact.
  • Created by Gull Rajafrom the Noun Project Master a clear, step-by-step methodology tailored to your individual and organisational goals for effective network-building.
  • Created by Gull Rajafrom the Noun Project Conduct detailed evaluations of your current professional relationships to assess their strengths and areas for improvement.
  • Created by Gull Rajafrom the Noun Project Use practical tools to continuously evaluate and measure your networking efforts, ensuring steady progress.
  • Created by Gull Rajafrom the Noun Project Identify gaps and untapped opportunities in your existing network to enhance its reach and diversity.
  • Created by Gull Rajafrom the Noun Project Track your networking progress regularly and refine your strategy to better align your network with your career and organisational objectives.

Meet Your Instructor

Kingsley Aikins - The Networking Institute course instructor

Kingsley Aikins
CEO The Networking Institute

Kingsley Aikins is the founder of The Networking Institute and has had a lifetime involvement in the business networking sector. He is a recognised expert on professional networking training and uses his experience and research on the topic of Networking.

Kingsley’s networking experience spans many countries throughout his career, including Europe, the UK, and the United States.

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Reviews

Loved the course. Impressive warm, calm, welcoming speaker. Captions for learning triggers work super for me. Nice course. Thanks Kingsley.

John Fennelly
CEO Irish Business Post

The 3 Ps of Networking Success

The core elements

The Process

This is an introduction to networking and a clear action to get started on developing your network.

  1. What is Networking and why is it now so important?
  2. The 4-step process to building a Network.
    • Social Capital.

The Principles

These are a set of components that will enable the participant to understand how to become a capable, confident, and competent networker.

  1. The PIE theory of networking
  2. Carla Harris
  3. ME INC. / Personal Brand
  4. SerendipityTrust
  5. Marginal Gains
  6. Listening
  7. Hi-Tech – HI Touch
  8. Weak Connections

The Practice

The participant will finish with a clear personal networking plan, guided by the coach and in alignment with the company’s networking strategy.

  1. Characteristics of Great Networkers
  2. Challenges with Networking
  3. Soft Skills

Resources and Challenges

  1. Recommendations by the instructor offers relevant videos, books and articles to support the networking programme.
  2. Monthly Challenges are assigned for you to build your networking skills over time with actionable strategies.
  3. Noteworthy points are offered on ‘The Essentials of Networking’ and unique ways to think about networking.

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