Body Language

The Open University of Mauritius (OU) has developed Employability Skills Courses that allow learners to acquire soft skills that are as important as academic qualifications, especially in an era of rapidly evolving knowledge.

Studying Body Language Skills will help learners understand and appreciate the need for appropriate body language in various formal and informal situations. Moreover, it will help learners enhance their nonverbal communication, making them more effective in conveying ideas, emotions, and intent during presentations, group work, or interviews.

For career readiness, understanding body language, such as maintaining eye contact, good posture, and appropriate gestures, will help learners make a positive first impression during interviews and navigate professional environments more successfully.

Duration

3 months
Study programme structure
20 hours of learning recommended: 8 hours to be dedicated to the print-based material and 12 hours to the videos which cover the following topics:

  • Your Body talks
  • What our Head and Facial Expressions say about us
  • What our Limbs say about us
  • Beyond the Words
Fee Structure

Mauritian

Rs 3,625

SADC

US$ 121

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