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Inspired by The Apprentice

The Boardroom

Business Skills Bootcamp

B2 to C1 | 8 Interactive Lessons | Adult Learners

About This Course

Master the business skills that separate winners from those who get "fired." This 8-lesson bootcamp takes inspiration from The Apprentice to teach practical, high-impact business communication skills — pitching, negotiation, leadership, financial literacy, branding, and more.

Each lesson features interactive exercises, timed challenges, roleplay scenarios, and the kind of pressure you'd face in a real boardroom. Perfect for professionals looking to level up their English and their business acumen at the same time.

Pitching & Persuasion

Learn frameworks for presenting ideas that get buy-in

Negotiation

Master deal-making language and win-win strategies

Leadership

Communicate as a leader and make decisions under pressure

Business Acumen

Understand numbers, margins, and business fundamentals

Course Lessons

1 Presenting B2+
The Pitch
Master the SPARK framework for presenting ideas persuasively. Learn to sell any concept in 90 seconds or less.
2 Negotiation B2+
The Negotiation
The TRADE framework for deal-making. Learn tactics, language, and strategies for win-win negotiations.
3 Leadership B2+
The Project Manager
Leadership styles and decision-making under pressure. Learn to lead teams and make tough calls.
4 Finance B2+
The Numbers
Financial literacy basics: profit, margins, pricing. Understand the numbers that matter in business.
5 Marketing B2+
The Branding Challenge
Create compelling brand identities. Learn positioning, naming, and how to pitch a brand concept.
6 Resilience C1
The Boardroom
Handle pressure, criticism, and tough questions. Learn to defend yourself when things go wrong.
7 Strategy C1
The Business Plan
Entrepreneurship fundamentals: market analysis, business models, and presenting your vision.
8 Executive C1
The Final Interview
Executive communication: win the investment. Master the language that closes deals and lands opportunities.

Ready to Enter The Boardroom?

Start with Lesson 1 and work through the course, or jump to any lesson that matches your current needs.