Confidence Building Course

  • 1 Day
  • Manchester | Leeds | Online

Develop techniques and strategies to enable you to feel more confident in various scenarios on this 1 day 5 star-rated course.

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  • Small class sizes
  • 5 Star Rated Course
  • Practical courses
  • 3 month support

Building Confidence Course Introduction

If you feel you have low confidence in the workplace such as public speaking or dealing with difficult people or situations and want to improve, this 1-day course will help you to develop the skills needed.

During this 1-day Confidence Building course, you will be exploring some of the reasons why you feel low confidence and looking at ways to combat this by utilising various tools and techniques.

 

Building Confidence

On this practical 1-day Confidence building course, you will use a combination of theory and practical exercises that will help you to build your confidence levels.

You will gain an understanding of what affects and drives our levels of confidence and will help you to develop constructive strategies and ways of thinking to help transform these feelings when confronted with fearful situations.

After the training, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to implement straightaway in any situation where you feel your confidence is low.

You will be provided with a delegate manual to complete during the training and to take away and reference as well as 3 months of online support for any follow-up questions.

Building Confidence Training Course Outline

  • Course Objectives

    • dentify different contexts where we experience varying degrees of confidence
    • Understand what constitutes feelings of comfort compared to panic
    • Learn how to identify the most constructive way of thinking for any situation
    • Consider the dangers of high confidence
    • Recognise where unconfident feelings originate from
    • Understand the relationship between our values, motivation and confidence
    • Question our beliefs about what is achievable despite suffering from low confidence
    • Develop transferable strategies to build confidence
  • Course Topics

    • What needs to be in place for us to feel comfortable?
    • Daniel Khanneman’s ‘two systems’ thinking model
    • Is there such a thing as a ‘general level of confidence’?
    • Thomas Chamorro Premuzic – the positives of low confidence
    • Negative ‘anchors’ 
    • Values
    • What is the relationship between our values and our actions?
    • Marshall Rosenberg – ‘Nonviolent Communication’
    • ‘Chunking’ back and forward
    • Creating a timeline

Why Choose M Training

  • Small class sizes

    We run small classes so that there is more interactivity, opportunity for questions and is more personal.

  • Convenient Locations

    Public course held in Manchester, Leeds and Online. Private courses can be held anywhere in the UK.

  • Course Materials

    Detailed course materials are provided for each delegate to complete and take away with them

  • Expert Trainers

    Run by an experienced Confidence trainer with over 10 years' experience in running training courses

  • Follow up support

    Along with the course notes, you also recieve 3 months email support for any follow up questions that you may have. 

  • 5 Star Rated

    Our courses are rated 5 stars by delegates, through post-course feedback forms, on Google and Facebook.

Who should attend the Confidence training?

This course is suitable for anyone who would like to build self-confidence in their professional work environment or in their everyday lives.

It is a practical course for people who are ready to take responsibility in tackling feelings of low confidence and are willing to challenge themselves to develop long-lasting positive change.

 

Confidence Building Course Objectives

  • Identify different contexts where we experience varying degrees of confidence
  • Understand what constitutes feelings of comfort compared to panic.
  • Learn how to identify the most constructive way of thinking for any situation
  • Consider the dangers of high confidence
  • Recognise where unconfident feelings originate from
  • Understand the relationship between our values, motivation and confidence
  • Question our beliefs about what is achievable despite suffering from low confidence
  • Develop transferable strategies to build confidence

For a full Course Outline Click here to download a PDF  (Opens in a new tab)

 

Course Day Details

Our 5-star rated Confidence training courses are practical courses with small class sizes, and a maximum of 6 delegates, allowing plenty of time to interact with the trainer and ask questions!

These are held as in-person classroom courses or as live, online courses (over Zoom). All courses run from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, with plenty of breaks.

Scheduled Confidence Building Courses

Our scheduled public Confidence Building Courses are run in Manchester, Leeds and Online. Dates for these can be found below.

Private / Bespoke Confidence Building Courses

Are you looking for in-house Confidence training for yourself or your team?

We run private one-to-one and group Confidence training at our training centres, at your premises or at a location to suit you, anywhere in the UK. These can also be held Online.

The content of our In-house Confidence building courses can be tailored to your requirements or the needs of your team.

Course Reviews

A great day, I took a lot away from this [Confidence] course and would highly recommend it.

Chloe H
IPL International Ltd

Course Reviews

I couldnt have asked for a better trainer. The [Confidence] course was very helpful and delivered in an excellent manner

Sana A
IFF Research

Course Reviews

Very interesting [Confidence Building] couse and i have learnt a lot on this topic, knowing that sometimes being less confident in something dosen't mean i m not confident as a person. This could be easily affect by environment factor or skills and capibility. The trainer is very informative and give out a very positive energy. The actitives in the course are very well planned and I have very much enjoyed it.

Peggy W
MFT NHS

Course Reviews

The [Confidence] course was packed with information, lots learnt on the day and lots to take away and use at a later stage in day to day life at home and at work. Ricky delivered the course really well, made everyone feel very welcome and comfortable and broke down each aspect clearly so it was well understood.

Amy R
MFT NHS

Course Reviews

The trainer was knowledgeable, and delivered the course seamlessly and was very attentive to group and individual needs and acted on it effectively. He made the assignments/ take away achievable and that made all the difference! Would definitely attend his courses in future

Premy T
MFT NHS

Course Reviews

This was a well presented, well structured [Confidence Building] course. The trainer Ricky was very engaging and made the day much more enjoyable.

Chris W
MFT NHS

Course Reviews

Ricky as always was engaging and fun, he makes every training session worth going to and I always leave feeling better about the subject.

Ashleigh H
MFT NHS

Course Reviews

I've had a few courses with Ricky now and I always fully enjoy the sessions. He is very engaging and gets the whole group interacting. I have definitely picked up some valuable skills during his courses. I cannot praise him highly enough.

Becky R
MFT NHS

Course Reviews

Ricky is a great trainer, makes everyone feel comfortable and always makes sure we have a good session. 10/10

Ryan S
MFT NHS

Course Reviews

I did the 1-day online Confidence Building course. The tutor Rick was friendly and quickly put people at ease, which produced a great learning environment. He was extremely knowledgeable and tailored the training and exercises to areas relevant to the participants. Nicola was also extremely helpful and quick to respond throughout the booking process. Would highly recommend it.

Hannah Moorhouse
Thornton & Ross Ltd

Course Reviews

Great subject to be trained for. It will help interactions both at work and at home. The [Confidence] course was delivered very good and i feel it was very effective. thank you

Vahideh(Megan) Sweatman
MFT

Course Reviews

I enjoyed this [Confidence] course and have been able to take away new techniques, that I would have never considered, that I can use to try and improve my confidence.

Hannah Stevens
MFT

Course Reviews

Excellent [Confidence Building course] I made some great breakthroughs.

Victoria Lockley
Science Museum Group

Course Reviews

[Confidence Building course] Worthwhile and learned things that I can definitely put into practise.

Alexandra Firth
Ypsomed Ltd

Course Reviews

The trainer was incredible. Very informative and understanding of each individual. It felt personal and I feel all people in the small group was perfect.

Sophie Purnell
The Composer Works

Course Reviews

Fluidly delivered [Confidence Building course]. a toolbox of valuable techniques to take away.

S Berman
The Composer Works

Course Reviews

I have found the course very informative and feel like I have gained skills and tips to help me build on my confidence.The [Confidence building ] course was interesting, engaging and fun. I would highly recommend.

Anjali Wetton
Traffic Penalty Tribunal

Course Reviews

This [Confidence Building] course really helped me understand the root of my low confidence and the precise nature of it. It delved much deeper than I anticipated.

Tasha McNaught
National Railway Museum

Course Reviews

A very hands on approach that related well to individual [confidence] needs with care taken to make participants comfortable.

Rachel Wood
HDFT

Course Reviews

Excellent [Confidence building] course and well delivered.

Martyn Johnson
Freelance

Course Reviews

Fantastic [confidence building] course. Couldn't have asked for a better trainer - Rick. Was great to be able to learn with other people and see different types of confidence stages.

Hannah Ratcliffe
Forever Manchester

Course Reviews

Excellent [Confidence Building] course, great introduction to confidence building. Great trainer who delivered content well. Small group size enables effective exercises and not feeling intimidated to participate.

Joann Lum
NHS

Confidence Building Course Dates

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  • 18 December 2025
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FAQs

  • Will I receive a certificate?

    Yes, all participants receive an M Training certificate of completion. This can be used for CPD records or as evidence of professional development in training skills.

  • Can I pay by invoice / PO?

    Yes. We provide an invoice for every booking. This will be emailed to you once the booking has been made, it contains our bank details, for payment by Bank transfer, along with a link to make payment Online with a credit or debit card.

    If you require to set us up as a supplier, that is fine, just let us know and we can provide you with all the information you need.

  • How long is this course

    This is a 1 day course. Running from 9:30 am to 4/4:30 pm. 

  • What's the difference between Private & Public Courses?

    Public courses are scheduled and open for anyone to book on to. There is a maximum of 6 delegates on our public course to ensure that everyone receives tailored training.

    Private Courses are courses that are arranged specifically for individuals or groups, no one else can book on to these courses. Private course content can be tailored to suit your requirements

  • Where in Manchester is this course held?

    All our courses in are run from 9.30 am to 4.00 pm at our head office:

    Manchester Science Park
    Pencroft Way
    Manchester
    M15 6LR

    Public Transport/Parking:

    The closest public park is Manchester Science Park Visitor Car Park or Cecil Street Car Park - 5 min walk

    Manchester Oxford Road Train Station - 15 min walk

    Manchester Piccadilly Train Station - 30 min walk

    Access

    Please let us know in advance if you have any mobility issues and will need any assistance. Disabled parking is provided.

    More Information about our Manchester training courses, along with a map, can be found on our Manchester Training Page

  • Where in Leeds is this course held?

    Our public courses in Leeds  are usually held at:

    West Village,
    100 Wellington Street,
    Leeds,
    LS1 4LT

    (venue subject to change)

     

    Public Transport /Parking:
    There are a few public car parks close to the venue, the nearest is Wellington Street Multi-Story Car Park.

    The venue is also only a 15 minute walk from Leeds Train Station.

    More Information about our Leeds training courses, along with a map, can be found on our Leeds Training page

  • How do the Online courses work?

    The Online courses are run on Zoom.

    You will be sent a link to join the training session the day before the course along with any course materials needed.

    The courses run from 9:30 am to 4/4:30 pm and follow the same course outline as the classroom courses and you will be able to interact with the trainer and group and ask questions.

    Because we limit the number of delegates to a maximum of 6 on our public courses specific timings are flexible, but generally, the day will run as follows:

    9.20 am | Sign in

    9.30 am | Start - First session

    11.00 am | 15 min break

    11.15 am |  Second session

    12.30 pm  | 30 min break

    1.00 pm  | Third session

    2.15 pm | 15 min break

    2.30 pm | Fourth session

    3.50 pm | Finish & Q&A

    4.30pm | End

    Find out more about how our online courses work on the Online Courses Page

  • How can confidence training help me feel more comfortable in challenging work situations?

    Confidence training helps you understand why certain situations trigger discomfort or panic and teaches you practical strategies to stay calm and focused.

    By learning how your thinking patterns work, you can respond more constructively during meetings, presentations, and high-pressure conversations.

  • How does understanding my values help me feel more confident in professional situations?

    Your values shape your motivation, behaviour, and how you respond under pressure.

    When you understand the link between what matters to you and the actions you take at work, you gain a stronger sense of purpose and authenticity, key ingredients for consistent workplace confidence.

  • What are the main causes of low confidence at work, and can they be changed?

    Low confidence in the workplace often stems from internal belief patterns, negative past experiences, unclear expectations, or conflicting values.

    With structured training, you learn how to identify these triggers, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and replace them with healthier, more constructive ways of thinking.

  • Can confidence training help me handle difficult conversations or high-pressure situations at work?

    Yes. Techniques such as “two-systems” thinking, NVC-inspired communication, and cognitive reframing help you manage emotional responses and stay calm during challenging workplace interactions.

    This is especially useful for difficult conversations, decision-making, giving feedback, or managing conflict professionally.

  • What practical workplace skills can I develop through confidence-building training

    You’ll learn how to approach tasks with a clearer mindset, communicate assertively, tackle unfamiliar responsibilities, manage self-doubt, and build strategies that boost confidence across different workplace scenarios.

    These skills are highly transferable and help you grow professionally, whether you’re stepping into a new role or aiming for greater responsibility.

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