English for Workplace Readiness

A three-month part-time bridge course for entry-level staff and school leavers who need confidence in everyday workplace English.

LevelCertificate
Duration3 Months
Study modepart-time

Overview

About this course

Many employees and school leavers know basic English but struggle to speak up, follow instructions or deal with customers. This course strengthens fundamental skills while slowly introducing workplace communication. NIBM calls it a bridge to its Professional English for Workplace Communication and Digital Skills course. Topics include everyday grammar, workplace vocabulary, speaking and listening, reading documents, short messages, email, customer service, telephone and online communication, and a practice project. NIBM lists the course at Kurunegala Campus. The fee is LKR 35,000 plus LKR 2,000 for registration. The page does not name an awarding body.

Modules

12 modules
Modules12 modules
Building Confidence in English Communication
Essential Grammar for Everyday Communication
Workplace Vocabulary Development
Speaking Skills for Daily Workplace Situations
Listening Skills for Workplace Communication
Reading Workplace Documents
Writing Short Messages and Notes
Introduction to Email Communication
Customer Service Communication
Telephone and Online Communication
Digital Communication Basics
Workplace Communication Practice Project

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

Admission criteria

Anyone preparing for professional English courses, such as school leavers, vocational trainees, entry-level employees, administrative assistants, front-office staff and retail or customer service employees

Fees & scholarships

Local students

LKR 35,000total
Application feeLKR 2,000
Course fee. Subject to change without prior notice.

Facilities

Gallery

Key information

Level

certificate

Duration

3 Months ยท part-time

Location

Colombo, Colombo, Peradeniya, Galle, Matara, Kurunegala

Fees

LKR 35,000 ยท Local

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Upcoming intakes

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Verified informationOct 19, 2026

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