Start with the self-paced course which is the foundation everything else is built on. If you want live feedback, accountability, and sessions tailored to your actual work, add coaching or mentorship on top. Not sure which is right for you? The comparison below should help. If you're still uncertain, get in touch and we'll point you in the right direction.

Find the right programme for you

All three programmes are built on the same scenario-based curriculum. The difference is the level of support and how far you want to go.

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Tier 1: Self-Paced Programme with AI writing coach—$249

Learn independently, at your own pace, on your own schedule.

The complete Project Orion curriculum across 11 modules, with written tasks supported by an AI writing coach throughout. You'll receive instant, personalised feedback on your written responses across every module. You'll also have access to a learner community where peer feedback is available on request, and lifetime access to all materials.

Best for professionals who prefer to learn independently and want a structured framework with built-in writing support.

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Tier 2: Self-paced with full AI coaching—$449

Everything in Tier 1, plus an AI conversational coach for all your spoken and recorded tasks.

All the content from Tier 1, with an AI conversational coach added across every spoken and recorded task in every module. Written and spoken feedback available whenever you need it, with no scheduling and no waiting. Practise as many times as you like until it feels right.

Best for professionals who want complete AI-supported feedback across all task types and the freedom to keep practising without any constraints.

Already have Tier 1? Upgrade for $200.

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Tier 3: Personalised Mentorship—$997

Everything in Tiers 1 and 2, plus direct access to Pola over three months.

The full curriculum with AI writing and conversational coaching across all tasks, 10 additional real-world scenarios with full AI support on both written and spoken tasks, and six personal sessions with Pola over a three-month period. Each session is built around your specific work situations, your real challenges, and your communication goals.

Best for professionals who want tailored expert support alongside the full AI coaching experience, or who are working towards a specific high-stakes moment in their professional lives.

Already have Tier 1 or 2? Contact us for upgrade pricing. Buying for a team? Contact us for company pricing.

Project Orion — Course Curriculum

Eleven modules built around a single realistic business storyline. Every step builds on the last, just as real work does.

1
Writing an internal proposal

You have just been assigned to lead Project Orion. Your first task is to write a clear, professional internal proposal email to your project sponsor. You learn how to structure a proposal, choose the right tone, and write with confidence.

Skills practised
Proposal structure Professional tone Persuasive writing Formal vocabulary
2
Writing for external stakeholders

Your internal proposal has been approved. Now you need to write a formal external proposal for regional stakeholders across three continents. You learn how to shift your tone and structure depending on your audience.

Skills practised
External proposals Audience awareness Tone adjustment Stakeholder communication
3
Running stakeholder meetings

You lead your first stakeholder kick-off meeting for Project Orion. From setting up the agenda to following up afterwards, you practise the language of meetings — clarifying, interrupting politely, making recommendations, and writing professional follow-up emails.

Skills practised
Meeting language Polite interruptions Clarifying questions Follow-up emails Agenda writing
4
Cross-cultural communication

As Project Orion expands across regions, you encounter different communication styles and cultural expectations. You learn how to adapt your language, build rapport, and avoid misunderstandings in international professional settings.

Skills practised
Cultural awareness Small talk Rapport building Tone flexibility Professional relationships
5
Progress updates and reporting

Project Orion is underway and stakeholders need to be kept informed. You practise delivering clear verbal updates, writing stakeholder emails, and producing concise progress reports using professional reporting language.

Skills practised
Status updates Report writing Diplomatic language Stakeholder emails
6
Presentations to a wider audience

You present a full project update to a broad internal audience at an all-hands meeting. You learn how to structure a presentation, describe data clearly, engage listeners, and handle questions confidently in English.

Skills practised
Presentation structure Describing data Audience engagement Handling questions Public speaking
7
Handling pushback and difficult feedback

A stakeholder pushes back on your approach. You practise responding to criticism calmly, disagreeing diplomatically, and turning difficult conversations into productive exchanges without damaging professional relationships.

Skills practised
Receiving feedback Diplomatic disagreement De-escalation Professional composure
8
Managing complaints and conflict

A team conflict surfaces during a critical phase of the project. You practise handling complaints, navigating tense situations, and communicating under pressure while staying clear, measured, and professional in English.

Skills practised
Conflict management Complaint handling Staying composed Problem-solving language
9
Speaking without preparation

You are put on the spot in a senior meeting. You practise the most nerve-wracking professional skill: thinking clearly and speaking confidently in English without preparation, using proven frameworks to organise your thoughts on the fly.

Skills practised
Impromptu speaking Structuring ideas Buying time naturally Confidence under pressure
10
Negotiating outcomes

Project Orion enters a critical negotiation phase. You learn how to propose terms, respond to counteroffers, and reach agreements diplomatically — keeping relationships intact while communicating your priorities clearly and assertively.

Skills practised
Negotiation language Proposing terms Diplomatic assertiveness Compromise and flexibility
11
Closing the project

Project Orion is complete. In the final module you close the project professionally, reflect on your communication journey, and set personal goals for continued growth. A full confidence self-check shows you how far you have come.

Skills practised
Project closure Professional reflection Self-assessment Goal setting

Not sure which tier is right for you?

If you are new to this kind of learning or prefer to test the water before committing to more, Tier 1 is the natural starting point. The full curriculum is there from day one, and upgrading later is always straightforward.

If you want feedback and accountability built in across both your writing and your spoken English, Tier 2 gives you that without any scheduling or waiting around.

If you are preparing for something specific, a new role, a high-profile project, or a shift in how you show up professionally, Tier 3 gives you the most direct and personalised path forward.