Every interaction you have at work is communicating something — whether you intend it or not. This course gives you the science-backed, immediately actionable tools to take control of that message.

Body Language Essentials for the Working Professional

Body Language Essentials for the Working Professional
This course is part of Impactful Business Communication Specialization

Instructor: Madecraft
Access provided by Somaiya Vidyavihar University
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
Recommended experience
3 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Apply proven body language techniques to project confidence, build rapport, and increase your professional presence in any workplace setting.
Read and respond to nonverbal cues from colleagues and audiences to improve engagement in meetings and presentations.
Optimize your virtual meeting setup and on-camera body language to show up professionally in remote and hybrid work environments.
Skills you'll gain
- Business Communication
- Oral Expression
- Active Listening
- Employee Engagement
- Presentations
- Virtual Teams
- Non-Verbal Communication
- Emotional Intelligence
- Meeting Facilitation
- Motivational Skills
- Driving engagement
- Professional Development
- Leadership
- Interpersonal Communications
- Communication
- Public Speaking
- Executive Presence
- Drive Engagement
- Rapport Building
- Verbal Communication Skills
Details to know

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Assessments
5 assignments
Taught in English
Recently updated!
May 2026
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This course is part of the Impactful Business Communication Specialization
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