Leadership, communication & sales training in Brisbane and across Queensland
Confident people. High-performing teams.
Dale Carnegie Queensland builds the human skills that drive results: confidence, communication, leadership and influence. Practical training, proven for more than a century and delivered locally by William Farmer and his team, in Brisbane, on-site and live online.
Where would you like to start?
Organisations William Farmer has worked with, across every industry
- Telstra
- BHP
- BDO
- Roche Diagnostics
- Viterra
- Bradnam's
- IOR
For me
Build the confidence to lead, speak and influence.
Choose a program, pick a date in Brisbane or live online, and book your place.
Explore programsFor my business
Give your people skills that lift the whole team.
Train one or two managers, a small team, or run a program in-house.
Explore team trainingLarger organisations, government and schools
Corporate and in-house training
Programs designed around your goals, delivered on-site anywhere in Queensland or live online, and measured against the results you care about.
About the training
What is Dale Carnegie Training?
Practical skills, practised live and applied at work. That is the difference.
What is Dale Carnegie Training?
Dale Carnegie Training is practical, experience-based professional development that builds confidence, communication, leadership, sales and people skills. It began in 1912 with Dale Carnegie, author of How to Win Friends and Influence People, and is now delivered worldwide. In Queensland it is delivered by Dale Carnegie Queensland, in Brisbane, on-site and live online.
- Founded
- 1912, by Dale Carnegie, author of How to Win Friends and Influence People
- In Queensland
- Dale Carnegie Queensland, led by Managing Director William Farmer
- Delivery
- Public programs in Brisbane, in-house at your workplace, and live online
- Focus areas
- Leadership, communication, presentations, sales, customer service and teams
- Who it's for
- Individuals, SME and family businesses, corporates, government, schools and associations
Start with your goal
What do you want to improve?
Choose the challenge that sounds most like yours and we'll point you to the program built for it.
Open enrolment programs
Proven programs for every stage of your career, in Brisbane and live online.
The Dale Carnegie Course®
Our flagship program for confidence, communication and people skills. The course that has helped millions of people worldwide speak up, connect and lead.
Explore program LeadershipLeadership Training for Managers
Practical leadership training for new and developing managers. Build trust, coach performance and lead your team through change.
Explore program LeadershipUnleash Your Leadership Potential
For leaders ready to step up. Strengthen the influence, communication and interpersonal skills that make people want to follow you.
Explore program Communication & confidenceHigh Impact Presentations
Advanced presentation skills training. Video-recorded practice and personal coaching until you present with clarity, presence and impact.
Explore program Sales & client relationshipsWinning with Relationship Selling
Sales training built on trust. Prospect, uncover real needs, handle objections and close by building relationships that last.
Explore program LeadershipWhat Got You Here Won't Get You There
For experienced leaders. Based on Marshall Goldsmith's bestseller, identify the habits that hold successful people back and replace them.
Explore programNext public dates in Brisbane
Three-day programs, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
New public dates are being scheduled. Register your interest or call 1800 088 077.
The Dale Carnegie method
How does Dale Carnegie training work?
Every program is built on learning by doing: practise a skill with coaching, apply it at work, then report back real results. That cycle is why the change lasts.
Discover
We start with your goals. Tools such as DISC and 360 reviews show where you are today.
Practise
Interactive, small-group sessions. You learn by doing, not by listening to a lecture.
Apply
Real workplace challenges between sessions turn new skills into everyday habits.
Sustain
Coaching and sustainment workshops keep momentum going after the program ends.
A global method, delivered locally in Queensland.
For more than a century Dale Carnegie has helped people build confidence and lead with influence. Our Queensland team brings that same world-class development to businesses, government and schools, wherever they are in the state.
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Meet your trainer
Who runs Dale Carnegie Queensland?
Dale Carnegie Queensland is led by Managing Director William Farmer, a senior Dale Carnegie trainer and executive coach with 35 years at Dale Carnegie across New Zealand and Australia.
William has worked with more than 35,000 people and is certified to deliver every Dale Carnegie program. Today his focus is helping CEOs, business owners and general managers take their organisations to the next level through the most powerful tool they have: their people.
- Three-time Dale Carnegie Asia Pacific franchise award recipient
- Queensland Department of Education preferred supplier for more than five years
- Experience across manufacturing, construction, engineering, finance, pharmaceutical, technology and retail
Client feedback and stories
The range of topics and the quality of trainers is exceptional and has been very well received by the Valley Chamber board and its members.
Watch Queensland client stories
Hear directly from Queensland organisations about what changed after their program.
Where does Dale Carnegie run training in Queensland?
Public programs run in Brisbane at venues including Jindalee and South Brisbane, and live online for participants anywhere in Queensland. In-house corporate training can be delivered at your workplace across South East Queensland and regional Queensland, including the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba.
Is Dale Carnegie Queensland part of Dale Carnegie Training?
Yes. Dale Carnegie Queensland is the Queensland franchise of Dale Carnegie Training, operated by William Farmer and Associates Pty Ltd. We deliver the same globally recognised programs and methods, backed by local trainers who understand Queensland businesses.
How long are Dale Carnegie courses?
It depends on the program. Free introductory workshops run for about an hour online. Core programs such as the Dale Carnegie Course combine online sessions with several days of in-person training, and in-house programs are designed around your team's schedule. Contact us for current formats and dates.
How much does Dale Carnegie training cost?
Investment depends on the program, the format and the number of participants. Public programs are priced per person, while in-house training is quoted for your group. Call 1800 088 077 or send an enquiry for current pricing and upcoming dates.
Does Dale Carnegie offer training online?
Yes. Most programs are available live online. Sessions are interactive and led by a certified trainer in real time, with the same practice, coaching and feedback as in-person training.
Can Dale Carnegie train our whole team on-site?
Yes. In-house training is one of the most effective ways to lift a whole team. We tailor the program to your goals, language and challenges, and deliver it at your workplace, at a venue of your choice or live online.
Transform Your Perspective.
Ready to transform your perspective?
Book a free, no-obligation conversation with our Queensland team. We will help you find the right program for you or your people.