What is the Dale Carnegie Course?
The Dale Carnegie Course® is a practical, experience-based program that builds self-confidence, communication, people skills, leadership and stress management. Participants practise each skill in a small, coached group, apply it at work and report back on their results. In Queensland, the course runs in Brisbane and live online through Dale Carnegie Queensland.
Who is the Dale Carnegie Course for?
The course is designed for anyone who wants to grow in confidence, communication, people skills, leadership or stress management. It works equally well for individuals investing in themselves and for organisations developing their people.
- Emerging leaders
- Professionals who want more confidence
- Technical specialists moving into people roles
- Business owners
- Anyone who holds back from speaking up
What will you learn?
By the end of the program, participants are able to:
- Speak with confidence in meetings, presentations and difficult moments
- Build trust and stronger relationships with colleagues and clients
- Communicate clearly and persuasively, even under pressure
- Manage worry and stress with practical, proven tools
- Influence and lead others without relying on authority
- Step outside your comfort zone and stay there long enough to grow
How is the program delivered?
| Structure | A blended program: an online kick-off to set goals and build your personal development plan, three days of in-person training with real practice and personal coaching, then a final online session that embeds the learning back at work. |
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| Delivery | In person in Brisbane, live online, or in-house for your team anywhere in Queensland. |
| Approach | Learn a principle, practise it live, apply it at work, report back. Every session is interactive and trainer-led. |
When is the next Dale Carnegie Course in Brisbane?
The next Dale Carnegie Course public program runs Wed 4 to Fri 6 November 2026 at Jindalee Hotel & Function Centre, Jindalee, 9:00am to 5:00pm. Also scheduled: Wed 10 to Fri 12 March 2027 and Wed 2 to Fri 4 June 2027.
New public dates are being scheduled. Register your interest or call 1800 088 077.
How is the Dale Carnegie Course different from other training?
Most training tells people what to do. The Dale Carnegie Course has people do it. Every session combines short, practical principles with live practice, personal feedback from a certified trainer and a real-world challenge to complete at work. The result is lasting behaviour change rather than a folder of notes.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Dale Carnegie Course worth it?
For most participants the value shows up quickly as greater confidence, better conversations and stronger working relationships. The course has been refined for more than a century and is used by organisations worldwide to develop their people. The best way to judge fit is a free conversation with our Queensland team about your goals.
Is the Dale Carnegie Course a public speaking course?
Public speaking is part of it, but the course is broader. It builds the confidence and communication skills behind great speaking, along with people skills, leadership and stress management. If presenting is your main focus, High Impact Presentations may be the better fit.
Can I do the Dale Carnegie Course online?
Yes. Dale Carnegie Queensland offers the course live online as well as in person in Brisbane. Live online sessions are interactive and trainer-led, not pre-recorded videos.
Is the course based on How to Win Friends and Influence People?
Yes. The course is built on the human relations principles in Dale Carnegie's book How to Win Friends and Influence People, updated for today's workplace and turned into practical skills you practise in every session.