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Body Language for Business

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Three things you can rely on.

A CPD-accredited Mini MBA.

Proper CPD credit and genuine learning. Signed, dated, and easy to track.

Marked by humans, not bots.

You're not just clicking through content. A real person reviews your work and responds, usually within 24 hours.

Personalised to your role.

Every lesson gets reshaped to match your day-to-day job, so you're ready to apply it the moment Monday arrives.

About this course

Learn how to stand out, earn trust, and build real credibility every time you communicate in Mark Bowden's Body Language for Business course.

Everything moves fast these days, and communication is still the thing that makes the biggest difference.

Lots of people find it hard to leave a strong impression or really connect with clients, colleagues, and partners.

When messages get mixed up, or trust is missing, it can slow down your progress and hold back your results.

In this course, you'll pick up practical ways to read other people's signals, while making sure your own body language comes across with confidence, whether you're walking into a tense negotiation or chatting at a relaxed networking event.

Your instructor is Mark Bowden, a highly skilled and engaging Body Language Professional coach who's ranked No. 1 worldwide.

He's coached leaders at the highest level, including CEOs and G7 figures, and now you get the chance to learn from what he knows.

If you've seen his TED Talk, The Importance Of Being Inauthentic, you'll know his style. It's been watched over 3 million times, and he also teaches and entertains on the popular YouTube series The Behavior Panel.

By the end, you should feel more confident and credible without having to force it, like effortlessly as a teenager who somehow makes it through a 7 AM alarm.

So sign up for Body Language for Business today, take charge of your nonverbal communication, and unlock your potential to help shift your outcomes.

What you'll learn:

Get to grips with the core basics of body language
Learn how to phrase things so people actually listen
Help others stay open to what you're saying
Find ways to be heard in a world packed with noise
Spot patterns in other people's behaviour

Who's it for

Designed for you.

If you're a:

Anyone who wants to understand how people behave and be understood in return
Professional who wants to sharpen their communication
Anyone who needs to speak with confidence in front of others
Salesperson who wants to become more persuasive
Professional who wants smoother collaboration with teams and clients

A quick look behind the scenes.

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Inside a lesson

Short, story-driven lessons that don't drag on. You're looking at around 15 minutes per session. Expect a mix of video, written storytelling, and a quick question to confirm you've got the point.

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AI personalisation

Built around your work and what you're aiming to improve. Tell us your role and the challenge you want to solve. Every lesson gets rewritten with practical takeaways for your job. The core frameworks stay the same, but the examples become relevant to you.

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Real feedback

A real person has your back. A number of the questions are assessed manually by our team. If you need a nudge, you'll get it. And if you're stuck, we're glad to jump on a call and talk it through.

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The certificate

A Mini MBA certificate you can keep. CPD-accredited, signed, dated, and trackable. Completion rates are above 80%, compared to an industry benchmark that's usually closer to 10%.

42courses vs typical online courses.

Feature	42courses	Typical platform
Marking & feedback by real people	Within 24 hours	Auto-quiz only
Personalised by role & sector	AI rewrites every lesson	Same content for everyone
Taught by working practitioners	The people who wrote the book	Often academics or actors
Average completion rate	Over 80%	5 to 15% (industry average)
CPD-accredited Mini MBA certificate	Every course	Sometimes
30-day money back, no questions	If you aren't happy, we aren't	Usually a 7-day refund window

Questions you might be asking.

You'll cover about eight hours in total, broken into easy lessons of roughly 15 minutes each. Most people wrap it up in around two weeks. There's no strict deadline though, so you can pause whenever life or work gets in the way.

Nope. We start with the fundamentals and keep building from there. You'll get a fresh way of looking at the topic, using unique insights from some of the strongest voices in the space, whether you're starting from scratch or you're already a seasoned pro looking to sharpen things up.

At the end of each lesson, there's a short question to check you really understood it. For each course, some of the questions are reviewed by real people on our side. If you need guidance, a team member will respond with notes to help you move forward. And if you're stuck or just want to talk it through, you can also book a quick call.

You get 30 days from enrolment to request a full refund, with no questions asked and no awkward back-and-forth. We respond to refund requests within 24 hours, and often faster. If you're not satisfied, we're not either.

Think of books as the science. This course is where it becomes usable. It's tailored to your role and goals, so you finish with practical takeaways for every lesson, not generic advice you have to adapt yourself.

Yes. People have used it across tech, healthcare, retail, banking, government, charities, and education. The course personalises every lesson for your role and goals, so the examples and activities feel like they match your real-world situation.

Most learning and development budgets should cover it without much trouble. If you need one, we can also provide a VAT-friendly invoice, just email us at groundcontrol@42courses.com. If you're buying for 10 or more learners, check out Team plans.

Yes, it's a CPD-accredited certificate. It's recognised throughout the UK and internationally for continuing professional development. It's personalised with your name, signed, dated, and trackable. You can add it to your LinkedIn, CV, performance review, or wherever you keep your achievements.

Tools You'll Explore

Mark Bowden

Mark Bowden is the Founder and President of TRUTHPLANE. He's a globally respected body language specialist, a keynote speaker, and a bestselling author. He's also been voted Global Gurus #1 Body Language Professional worldwide. Mark co-authored the national bestseller TRUTH & LIES: What People Are Really Thinking.

Tracey Thomson

Tracey Thomson is the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of TRUTHPLANE. She supports some of the world's biggest organisations and individuals, helping them with the tough questions around communication and body language. She's also a co-author of the national bestseller TRUTH & LIES: What People Are Really Thinking.

TRUTHPLANE

TRUTHPLANE is a communication training company with a distinctive methodology for anyone who needs to communicate with impact. Founded by Mark Bowden, they deliver group workshops or one-to-one presentation coaching. These tailored sessions build confidence and practical skill in presenting, influencing, and persuading others.

What we'll cover, in order.

An Introduction to Body Language In Business

An introduction to body language, what it means exactly and why it's so important in business.

What Is 'Body' Language?

Why Is Body Language So Important For Business?

The Power Of Nonverbal Communication

Just how much of your communication is nonverbal? We take a closer look.

The Mehrabian Myth of Non-Verbal Communication

First Impressions Count

Suspend Judgement

Beware Of Cultural Differences

It Doesn't Mean What You Think

Set Yourself Up For Success

Discover ways to set yourself up for success.

Does A Power Pose Really Work?

Learn To Breath

The Power of Charisma

Lead Don't Read

Mastering Postures And Gestures

Learn how to match your postures and gestures to your words for effective communication.

Congruence: Do your words and actions match?

The Five GesturePlanes

The TruthPlane

The ThoughtPlane

The GrotesquePlane

Stay Symmetrical

Making Other People Feel Comfortable

Learn how to gain an edge by making others feel comfortable in conversation.

Look Like A Listener

Body Language In Conversation

Give Them The Advantage

Looking Like You Should Be There

Body Language For Meetings And Presentations

Become a meetings and presentations mastermind.

Body Language and Public Speaking

Body Language and Powerpoint/Keynote

Body Language In Meetings

Body Language and Remote Working

Learn how to own the room on Zoom.

Making the most of Remote Working

Virtual Backgrounds?

Video Calls On The Road

Recap The Learning

Certification Process

Complete all the classes

Attend classes, ask questions, and finish your homework. We check your activity and support your learning journey every step of the way.

Get the Summary Notes

Receive high-quality supporting documents, summary notes, and recommended readings. Ensure you have access to all tools and resources.

Complete 100% Impact

Complete the final assessment to validate your learning. Earn your certificate and share your achievement with your professional network!

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