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The FranklinCovey - 7 Habits of Highly Effective People course is a personal effectiveness and leadership programme based on the bestselling book, designed to equip professionals with foundational human skills like emotional intelligence, proactive problem solving, and self-leadership. It aims to improve leadership capabilities, teamwork skills, and personal effectiveness at individual, team, and organisational levels. This professional development 7 habits training is trusted globally for producing lasting behavioural change. Download the course brochure for full details.

You will learn timeless principles of effectiveness rooted in the 7 Habits, including proactive behavior, strategic time management, goal setting, building trust and high-trust relationships, effective communication, and creative collaboration. The course develops leadership effectiveness habits by helping you prioritise important tasks, balance life and work, and influence others positively. Productivity and leadership training is integrated throughout to unleash profound personal and professional growth.

The course methodology centres on the reinvented 7 Habits 5.0 framework, which reimagines Stephen Covey’s timeless principles for today’s fast-changing, technology-driven workplace. It combines self-assessment tools such as the 7 Habits 360° Benchmark Assessment, pre- and post-course work, group activities, and practical application exercises. This behavioural leadership training integrates a dynamic behaviour change platform for lasting impact.

This personal effectiveness course is ideal for professionals at all career levels, including senior executives, team leaders, HR professionals, project managers, consultants, and entrepreneurs who seek to enhance their leadership and teamwork skills. Whether you are an aspiring leader or a high-potential employee, this time management and leadership course provides practical tools for creating meaningful impact. It suits public sector leaders and corporate trainers as well.

There are no mandatory prerequisites for attending this leadership effectiveness habits course. It welcomes individuals from various professional backgrounds seeking to improve personal effectiveness and leadership capabilities. Basic familiarity with personal development concepts can enhance your learning experience but is not required.

Participants who attend all course sessions and successfully complete assessments will receive an Informa Connect Academy Certificate of Completion. Additionally, FranklinCovey certification is available as this course partnership includes FranklinCovey’s recognised credentials. Certificates are issued as hard copies for in-person learners and soft copies for virtual attendees.

The course is available both as live online training and in-person sessions, designed to fit diverse learner preferences. Duration details and schedules vary by session and are provided in the course brochure. Training includes interactive workshops, assessments, and reinforced learning components to support ongoing professional development 7 habits.

The course package includes a comprehensive Participant Guide, habit cards, access to the 7 Habits Assessment, automated reinforcement tools available on the FranklinCovey Impact Platform, and a summary poster. These materials support learners in embedding behavioural leadership habits and applying new knowledge beyond the training sessions.

The course integrates pre- and post-course 7 Habits 360° Benchmark Assessments to measure progress over six months, encouraging continuous improvement. It emphasises self-leadership, emotional intelligence, and proactive problem solving, which are key to sustained productivity and leadership. The framework and reinforcement tools enable learners to maintain and sharpen their effectiveness habits over time.

Yes, this productivity and leadership training can be customised and delivered in-company to align with organisational development goals. Informa Connect Academy collaborates with FranklinCovey to tailor the programme for elite professional development initiatives. Contact the academy directly to discuss bespoke options and scheduling.

Informa Connect Academy is a global provider of certified professional training, offering expert-led courses in leadership, finance, HR, strategy, and more. As part of the FTSE 100-listed Informa Group, we deliver 1,000+ courses annually across in-person, live online, and digital formats, helping professionals and organisations upskill with confidence.

Informa Connect Academy delivers training across 15+ key sectors, including:

• Finance & Risk

• Human Resources

• Project Management

• Energy & Sustainability

• Maritime & Transport

• Technology & Innovation

• Leadership & Strategy

• Law, Procurement & Supply Chain

Each course is industry-relevant and globally certified, helping professionals upskill with practical tools for career growth.

Explore programmes by sector in our course catalogue or calendar.

Informa Connect Academy offers 1,000+ certified training programmes across in-person, live online, and on-demand formats. Courses cover leadership, finance, HR, strategy, operations, and more with CPD-accredited and university-backed options. Whether you're seeking flexible online learning or immersive classroom sessions in cities like Dubai, London, or Singapore, there’s a format to suit every schedule and career stage.

Our courses are led by senior certified trainers and former C-suite leaders with 15–30+ years of real-world experience. Faculty members are experts in their field, often working across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. You’ll find bios and credentials for each trainer on the brochure, so you know exactly who’s leading your session before enrolling.

Most Informa Connect Academy courses are CPD-accredited or delivered in partnership with globally recognised organisations, including CIPD, PMI, NASBA, EFQM, WorldatWork and DMI. These accreditations ensure that our programmes meet international training standards and support your professional development goals. You can view the full list of accreditation and academic partners here.

The 7 Habits® framework helps individuals and leaders build personal and professional effectiveness by focusing on proactive behaviour, goal clarity, prioritisation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. These habits provide a structured approach to self-leadership, teamwork, and organisational impact.

Discover how the 7 Habits® can be applied immediately to improve your leadership and productivity.

Habits such as Think Win-Win®, Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood®, and Synergize® focus on building trust, effective communication, and leveraging diverse strengths. Teams applying these habits experience higher engagement, stronger relationships, and improved problem-solving capabilities.

Learn practical strategies for fostering collaboration and building high-trust teams on this course.

Habits like Be Proactive®, Begin With the End in Mind®, and Put First Things First® empower individuals to take responsibility, clarify priorities, and focus on high-impact tasks. Applying these habits helps participants reduce distractions, improve decision-making, and achieve their goals efficiently.

Explore how to prioritise tasks and execute strategies with clarity and discipline during this programme.

Yes. By understanding and practising the habits, leaders enhance emotional intelligence, active listening, and relationship-building skills. This enables them to influence behaviour, coach teams, resolve conflicts, and create mutually beneficial outcomes that support both individual and organisational success.

Develop leadership influence and coaching effectiveness through hands-on exercises in this course.

The 7 Habits® course equips participants with actionable tools, personalised plans, and frameworks for ongoing improvement. Leaders can integrate the habits into daily routines, team processes, and organisational culture, ensuring lasting impact on performance, engagement, and personal growth.

Download the course brochure to see how the 7 Habits® can drive long-term results for you and your team.