We're making some exciting updates to our website today. You can continue to explore the site, manage your membership, book courses & events or download a resource. However, if you need any help or experience any issues, please contact us at [email protected].

FastTrack Programme.

Specialist coaching and learning programme focussed on the core principles that shape internal communication. Explore personal development goals, craft your own internal communication roadmap and accelerate your development.

FastTrack_lavenderbg.png 1

 

10 weeks |  18 CPD Points |  Online live sessions  |  Next cohort starts: 15 September 2026

 

Course Overview

Next Course: 15 September 2026

Online |18 CPD Points 

This unique ten week coaching and learning programme builds knowledge, skills and confidence for those early in their internal communication careers, or those looking to refresh their approach and discover new ways of working.

During the course you will explore the core principles that shape effective internal communication and learn how to apply them to your unique context. You will develop a meaningful communication approach that delivers results and demonstrates value.  

With a focus on personal development, the programme encourages you to discover your own strengths and values, develop a confidence mindset and acquire a resilience toolkit to support your career growth.

Group coaching calls provide the opportunity to share learnings and experiences, bounce ideas and build strong connections as future internal communication practitioners.

During the course you will create your own internal communication roadmap using the framework of core principles and centred on your role, approach and personal development ambitions. 

Learning Objectives

The programme explores core internal communication topics and helps you to use that framework to develop new ways of thinking and discover the relevance to you as an individual. 

The course is designed to provide you with practical actions you can implement straightaway, allowing you to work on these throughout the programme with the support of your trainer. 

You will also explore your personal development ambitions and put together your future internal communication roadmap. 

By the end of the course, you will: 

  • Have been introduced to the key principles of internal communication
  • Understand the role of internal communication in organisations
  • Better understand your strengths and where you contribute
  • Be able to start developing your personal communication approach and style
  • Have explored your personal development ambitions
  • Understand the key behaviours needed for best practice internal communications
  • Be thinking (and working) differently. 

Key topics on the course will include:

  • The purpose and value of internal communication in organisations
  • The behaviours and competencies needed for effective internal communication
  • What is meant by employee voice and the art of conversation 
  • Channels and how they can be used
  • Stakeholder groups and adapting approaches 
  • Content curation and impact 
  • Working with leaders and managers 
  • Objective and value-driven communication. 
Course Delivery

Delivered over ten weeks the course has a unique coaching and learning blended approach, with a combination of workshops, group coaching calls, discussion activities, and independent study directed by online materials. 

The course is delivered fully online via Canvas, our online learning environment, and Zoom for the workshops and coaching calls. 

The programme includes:

  • A highly interactive kick-off workshop
  • Weekly group coaching calls
  • On-demand video content, materials and resources 
  • Group discussion and engagement activities
  • A highly interactive reflection workshop to round off the course. 

Course Schedule 

All times are UK. 

Activity Time
Kick-off Workshop Week One: Tuesday, 10am - 4pm
Group Coaching Calls  Weeks Two - Nine: Tuesdays, 10am - 11am
Reflection Workshop  Week Ten: Tuesday, 10am - 4pm

 

Who is the course for?

The FastTrack Programme is suitable for anyone in the early stages of their internal communication careers, as well as those with more experience who are looking for a fresh approach and to update their IC thinking. 

The course is perfect for you if you are any of the following: 

  • In the early stages of your internal communication career 
  • Looking to refresh your communication approach 
  • Interested in discovering new ways of thinking 
  • Not in a pure IC role, but in a role with internal communication responsibilities 
  • Interested in learning more about communication. 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the course run? 

The FastTrack programme runs twice a year - starting in March and September.

How much does the course cost?

The course costs £2180+VAT for members and £2480+VAT for non-members. 

When do the workshops take place?

The course includes 2 full-day workshops, a kick-off workshop at the start and a reflection workshop at the end. 

When do the coaching calls take place?

The coaching calls take place every Tuesday (10am-11am) on weeks two to nine. 

Are there payment plans available?

Yes, payment plans are available. Contact us today on [email protected] for more information. 

Do I need any prior IC knowledge?

No, the course is suitable for those without any prior internal communication knowledge or experience.

Is the course fully online?

Yes, the course is fully online with no travel required. 

How do I access the online materials?

Online materials will be released on a weekly basis and will be available 24/7 via a specialist learning platform meaning students can work at their own pace. Students will also have access to the online learning environment for two weeks after the course has concluded to allow them time to download any materials. 

What is the time commitment for the course?

The course requires on average a time commitment of around five-six hours a week, with flexible independent learning a key part of the programme. 

Please note: study hours will differ between learners and can be dependent on time taken reading, note-taking, and on exercises. The above is provided as a guide only. 

Are there any assessments or exams on the course?

The course will include independent exercises to check your progress and learning, but you will not be graded. The course is a professional development coaching and learning programme, therefore the focus is on your professional development and confidence, it is not an academic or certified qualification. 

Does this course count towards my continuing professional development?

Yes, the course will provide you with 18 CPD points. 

Pricing and booking.

The next course will run between 15 September and 17 November 2026. 

Members Price: £2180+VAT  

Standard Price: £2480+VAT  

Please note: places are strictly limited on this programme to ensure each participant has the support and guidance they need.

 

FastTrack_lavenderbg.png

 

Your Trainer and Coach. 

Eleanor Tweddell 

25 years of senior corporate communication roles including leading internal communications at Costa Coffee, Whitbread Restaurants, RAC, Virgin Atlantic and Vodafone, as well as leadership, graduate and apprenticeship programme development. 

Eleanor now has her own consultancy supporting businesses through change and transformation. Her clients include Trinity Mirror, Channel 4, Bristol Water and Harvey Nichols.

Eleanor is also an author with Penguin Random House, and founder of Another Door, supporting people to thrive after losing their job and career change. Eleanor is a qualified coach specialising in career change and reinvention.

Here to help.


If you have any questions about qualifications, please contact our professional development team.

If you would like someone from our team to contact you please email us, and we will get in touch within 24 hours on weekdays.