Penang & Kuala Lumpur

Nonverbal communication

Professional Body Language

Recognise nonverbal cues and use body language more deliberately in professional communication and leadership.

Published feeRM800
Duration1 day
Professional Body Language course
Published feeRM800
Duration1 day
DeliveryCommunication workshop
FundingHRD Corp claimable

Course objectives

What this course is designed to achieve

Body language can be as important as spoken communication. Participants learn to interpret gestures, facial expressions, posture and distance, and to recognise the effect these signals have on professional interaction.

The training also explores practical ways to build trust, convey confidence and improve leadership presence.

Course fit and results

Who should attend and what they will learn

Suitable participants

Who should attend

  • Leaders
  • Managers
  • Presenters
  • Customer-facing staff
  • Team members

Learning outcomes

After completing the course

  • Understand why body language matters
  • Identify hidden nonverbal meaning
  • Recognise an appropriate handshake
  • Use appropriate gestures
  • Apply suitable interpersonal distance
  • Build trust and professional confidence

Detailed syllabus

Course outline

The learning areas below are carried over from ITPA’s existing course information and organised for easier review.

Section 1

Core learning areas

  • How body language affects communication
  • Facial expressions and gestures
  • Posture and professional presence
  • Handshakes
  • Interpersonal distance
  • Reading others more carefully
  • Using nonverbal communication to build trust

The legacy page publishes learning outcomes rather than a timed module schedule.

Employer enquiry

Discuss Professional Body Language with ITPA.

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