Overview
Dale Carnegie Training is a global professional-development organization built on the human-relations principles popularized by Dale Carnegie. Today it delivers in-person and live-online courses in leadership, public speaking, sales, communication, customer service, and organizational development—plus newer offerings such as AI-powered microlearning and leadership for an AI-enabled workplace.
The brand’s promise is practical skill change: trainers coach participants toward specific breakthrough goals rather than theory alone. Courses are offered worldwide through a network of trainers, with both public open-enrollment dates and organizational programs.
What they teach
Core skill areas featured on the official site include:
- Leadership — transitioning from high performer to effective leader; influence and assertiveness
- Presentation & public speaking — high-impact presentations, storytelling, presentation essentials
- Communication & people skills — diplomacy, tact, and the classic Dale Carnegie Course
- Sales and customer service
- Organizational development and youth/teen programs
- AI-era leadership — leading human performance when AI is part of the workflow
Training can be experienced as multi-session courses, workshops, or microlearning subscriptions with an AI-powered coach for short practice bursts.
Who it's for
- Professionals who want confidence in meetings, presentations, and difficult conversations
- New and emerging managers building leadership habits
- Sales and customer-facing teams
- Organizations standardizing soft-skills training across regions
Frequently asked
Is this the same as the book *How to Win Friends and Influence People*?
The organization continues the Carnegie tradition of practical human-relations skills; modern courses extend that foundation into leadership, sales, and presentation training for today’s workplace.
In-person or online?
Many popular courses are offered both in person and live online. Check local date listings on dalecarnegie.com.
How long until I see results?
Programs are skill-practice oriented. Official messaging emphasizes building on strengths and coaching toward breakthrough goals during the course itself.
Corporate or individual?
Both. Individuals can join open enrollment; companies can run team or custom organizational programs.