LinkedIn Learning

Communicating with Executives

Intermediate 1 hours English Course Certificate
Our recommendation
A short, focused LinkedIn Learning course from LinkedIn's own COO, Dan Shapero, on the specific skill of briefing senior leaders — addressing what they want to know in the first 60 seconds, reading their agenda, and communicating with impact. Concise and high-value for anyone who presents to or works with executives.

Good for: Learning to brief and communicate effectively with senior leaders.

Less suitable if: You rarely interact with executives or want general communication.

Skills you'll gain

Executive communicationBriefingConcise messagingInfluenceStakeholder management

Is this course right for you?

A good fit if you…

You present to or work with executives
You want to communicate with impact
You want a short, focused course

Consider something else if you…

You rarely interact with executives
You want general communication skills
You already brief leaders well

Requirements: None.

Realistic time: Under 1 hour.

About this course

Communicating with Executives is a short, focused course from LinkedIn's own COO, Dan Shapero, on the specific skill of briefing senior leaders: addressing what they want to know in the first 60 seconds, reading their agenda, and striking the right tone and precision.

What you'll learn

Address what executives want to know within the first 60 seconds
Read and serve an executive's actual agenda
Strike appropriate tone and energy in executive briefings
Prioritize accuracy and precision over excessive detail
Avoid common mistakes when presenting to senior leaders
Apply executive-communication principles to real meetings

This course includes

1h
On-demand video
Yes
Certificate
Yes
Mobile access
English
Language

What it costs

Access comes with a LinkedIn Learning subscription ($29.99/month or $19.99/month billed annually, usually a one-month free trial; free via many public libraries).

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Is the certificate recognised?

LinkedIn Learning adds a completion certificate to your profile — a learning record rather than a professional qualification.

Instructor

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Dan Shapero
LinkedIn Learning instructor

Dan Shapero is LinkedIn's Chief Operating Officer, sharing his own approach to executive communication.

About this provider

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Frequently asked questions

Briefing senior leaders — addressing what they want to know quickly, reading their agenda, and communicating with impact.
It is included in a LinkedIn Learning subscription, usually with a one-month free trial or via many public libraries.
Dan Shapero, LinkedIn's own COO.
Under an hour.
Yes — LinkedIn Learning adds a completion certificate to your profile.
Paid
LinkedIn Learning subscription · $39.99/mo (1-mo free trial)
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