Developing your Executive Presence QLS Level 2

Unit 1: Managing Your First Impression

This unit focuses on building confidence, making effective eye contact, and dressing for success to create a strong first impression, while also teaching how to deliver a professional handshake, remember names, and build trust and credibility.

Unit 2: Interpersonal Communication Skills

Learners develop active listening skills, learn tips for becoming better listeners, and master asking open and closed questions along with probing techniques to improve communication in professional settings.

Unit 3: Developing Leadership Skills

This unit covers essential leadership topics including business etiquette, networking strategies, delivering effective feedback, motivational techniques, and coaching formulas to help lead and inspire teams successfully.

Completing the Developing Your Executive Presence QLS Level 2 course opens career opportunities in leadership, management, and professional development roles across various industries. Graduates can pursue positions such as team leaders, supervisors, project managers, or communication specialists. This course equips professionals with essential skills to build confidence, improve interpersonal communication, and lead effectively, making them valuable assets in corporate settings. It also benefits entrepreneurs and business owners aiming to enhance their executive image and influence. With improved leadership and communication capabilities, learners are well-prepared for promotions and higher responsibilities, accelerating their career growth and professional success.

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

What does the course teach about making a good first impression?
The course helps you build self-confidence, use positive body language, dress professionally, and master techniques like effective handshakes and remembering names to make a lasting first impression.

Will I learn how to improve my communication skills?
Yes, the course focuses on enhancing interpersonal communication through active listening, asking effective questions, and using probing techniques to foster better conversations in professional environments.

Does this course help with leadership development?
Absolutely. Unit 3 is dedicated to developing leadership qualities such as giving feedback, using motivational strategies, applying business etiquette, and building professional networks.

Is this course suitable for people new to leadership roles?
Yes, the course is designed for emerging professionals and anyone looking to build a stronger executive presence and grow into leadership roles confidently.

Are there practical tools or exercises included?
Yes, the course includes practical techniques and real-world applications to help you practice and apply what you learn in professional settings.

How do I develop my presence?
Developing your presence involves being self-aware, practicing confident body language, improving communication skills, and consistently demonstrating professionalism and integrity.

What is executive presence in one word?
Influence. Executive presence is the ability to project confidence, credibility, and authority that makes others want to listen and follow.

What is executive presence training?
Executive presence training is a structured program that teaches individuals how to communicate with confidence, lead effectively, build trust, and present themselves professionally in high-stakes environments.

What is developing executive presence?
Developing executive presence means building the skills and behaviors—like composure, clarity, confidence, and credibility—that enable you to lead and inspire in professional settings.

Who is an executive person?
An executive person is someone who holds a leadership role and is responsible for making decisions, setting direction, and influencing others through a combination of expertise, confidence, and strong interpersonal skills.