Read and project nonverbal communication. Master body language through bite-sized, swipeable learning tiles — designed for busy people who want to learn on the go.
This Body Language short course on SkillTiles breaks down everything you need to know into 10 structured milestones, each packed with bite-sized learning tiles you can swipe through in under 15 seconds each.
Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refresh your knowledge, this online body language course uses AI-powered content to adapt to your learning pace. Each tile delivers a focused concept, example, or quiz — making it perfect for commutes, coffee breaks, or quick study sessions.
Covering 70 key topics across 10 milestones, this course takes you from foundations to practical application. Earn badges as you complete each milestone and track your progress on your learning dashboard.
Course Curriculum
1
Nonverbal Communication
Posture, gestures, and micro-expressions
power poses and postureeye contact ruleshand gestures that communicatereading micro-expressionsmirroring and rapportcultural differences in body languagedetecting deception cues
2
Body Language Basics
Read nonverbal cues
types of nonverbal communicationconscious vs unconscious signalsbaseline behaviorcontext mattersclusters of signalscultural considerationsmyths debunked
3
Facial Expressions
Read faces accurately
universal emotions (Ekman)micro-expressionsgenuine vs fake smileseye movement patternseyebrow signalslip compression and stressfacial feedback hypothesis
4
Posture & Stance
What your body says
open vs closed posturepower posesleaning and engagementcrossed arms meaningstanding vs sitting signalshead tilt and interestmirroring behavior
5
Hand Gestures
Communicate with your hands
illustrator gesturesemblems (thumbs up, etc)palm displays and truststeepling and confidencehand-to-face gesturespointing and directingcultural gesture differences
6
Space & Touch
Proxemics and haptics
personal space zonescultural space normsappropriate touch in businesshandshake analysisterritorial behaviorseating arrangement signalsvirtual proxemics
7
Professional Body Language
Excel in work settings
interview body languagemeeting room dynamicspresentation presencenegotiation signalsleadership presencevirtual meeting body languagenetworking nonverbals
8
Detecting Deception
Spot dishonesty cues
deception cue clustersstress vs deceptionbaseline comparisonverbal vs nonverbal incongruencepacifying behaviorseye contact and lies (myths)ethical considerations
9
Improving Your Signals
Project confidence and trust
confident body languageapproachable signalsactive listening body languageempathetic nonverbalsmanaging nervous habitscharisma through body languagepractice techniques