Business & science communication training for non‑native English professionals.
Who is this for?
Teams of engineers, scientists, executives, and customer‑facing professionals.
Especially if your team:
- Can work in English but struggle to speak in live conversations, especially across accents.
- Over-relies on AI to write. The writing smells artificial. You lose sales and customer connections.
- Wastes hours in meetings because of distractions and unclear communication.
- R&D and Marketing struggle to understand each other. The science doesn’t translate into buyer value.
- Projects move slowly because of unclear instructions and feedback in English.
HRD Corp levy‑claimable (via UPM)
Eligible employers can use their HRD Corp levy to fund this training.
Claims are processed through Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) as the HRD Corp‑registered Training Provider. Training is delivered by Irwan Hanish as the HRD Corp‑Accredited Trainer. (More info: HRD Corp Claimable Course)
Why does your company need this?
- Fewer costly misunderstandings. Teams align faster. Your leadership, science and marketing teams stop talking past each other.
- Better client conversations. Your sales and support teams sound confident and credible, even across accents.
- Smoother international work. Clear English opens up global revenue opportunities for your company.
Training modules (examples)
I customise my training modules after a Training Needs Analysis to serve your team specifically. These examples give you a glimpse of what I offer:
Topic Example 1: Science Communication for R&D Teams
Outcomes: Translate complex findings into decisions that provide business value.
Module examples:
- The Communicator’s Toolkit: crafting scientific presentations for colleagues with non-science backgrounds.
- Prompt Engineering for Aided Thinking: using generative AI to support thinking and preparation for presentations.
- Executive Briefs: synthesise scientific results into business‑ready notes.
Topic Example 2: Business English for Non‑Native Professionals
Outcomes: Clearer speech and smoother day‑to‑day communication, even if English isn’t your first language.
Module examples:
- Speaking to Connect: framing and ‘cut‑to‑the‑point’ language.
- Present & Pitch: persuasive flow and handling questions with confidence.
- Intelligibility Wins: pronunciation fixes that improve speaking clarity.
How we work
- Training Needs Analysis (TNA). Short consult to find out how I can help you.
- Course Design. I customise modules to your context and set measurable outcomes.
- Delivery. Live on‑site or virtual/hybrid. Printed and supportive materials provided.
- Measurement. We use manager & participant feedback (pre/post) and HRD Corp‑required documentation. Additional metrics can be included on request.
- Post‑Training (optional). Training certificates issued. Optional follow‑up sessions to reinforce the skills.
About your trainer: Irwan Hanish, PhD
- Award‑Winning Lecturer.
- Best Lecturer (Teaching Category), voted by hundreds of students.
- It means your team will get the same engaging learning experience.
- HRD Corp‑Accredited Trainer.
- Many trainers are certified. Fewer are accredited and assessed against national standards.
- Your team won’t be taught by ordinary English teachers. They will be coached like athletes by a corporate-level trainer.
- 10+ years teaching university‑level Science & Philosophy.
- Experienced in simplifying complex subjects, from Immunology to Philosophy of Science.
- It means your team will improve faster because I simplify English communication into practical, usable techniques.
- Years of lived experience in English‑speaking countries.
- I don’t just learn English from books. I learned it through real interactions with my English-speaking family and friends.
- Your team will learn to speak naturally. I’ll share the subtleties of real-world English interactions that are especially useful for non-native speakers.
Book a consult today
For training content enquiries:
Irwan Hanish
Email: irwanhanish@upm.edu.my
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/irwanhanish
For HRD Corp/UPM contracting enquiries:
Office of the Deputy Dean (Industry & Community Relations)
Faculty of Biotechnology & Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia.
Contact person: Norhidayah Azizi, Executive Officer 3,
Phone: +603‑9769 7508
Email: norhidayah.azizi@upm.edu.my