Gastronauten Institute

NLS & NLP Communication and Professional Development

A 4-weekend course in communication, confidence and leadership, taught through practical workshops.

Duration
4 weekends (8 days)
Next start
4 January 2027, Accra, Ghana
Schedule
Fri and Sat, 9:00 to 15:00
For
Students, professionals, managers and entrepreneurs
Locations
Accra, Ghana and Texas, USA

About the course

This course strengthens communication, people skills, leadership and personal development. It combines structured learning with practical exercises, interactive workshops, role play, group activities and individual assessment.

You learn through demonstrations by the trainer, individual exercises, work in pairs, group discussion, role play, presentations and feedback. The focus is on using these skills in everyday life and at work.

Four weekends

Weekend 1Communication fundamentals
Friday
Introduction to NLS and NLP, communication and perception, thinking patterns and behaviour, self-awareness and reflection, practical exercises
Saturday
Communication styles, active listening, rapport building, verbal and non-verbal communication, practice with feedback
Weekend 2Communication and behaviour
Friday
NLP communication models, perception and interpretation, emotional responses, language patterns, clarity exercises
Saturday
Listening and observation, communication under pressure, conflict awareness, feedback techniques, role play and group exercises
Weekend 3Personal development and leadership
Friday
Goal setting, motivation, strengths and self-awareness, constructive thinking and limiting beliefs, personal development exercises
Saturday
Leadership communication, decision making, team communication, motivation and responsibility, leadership exercises
Weekend 4Professional practice and assessment
Friday
Professional and customer communication, conflict at work, negotiation, practical scenarios
Saturday
Review, individual assessment, group presentation, group assessment, final evaluation and certificate ceremony

Each day runs from 9:00 to 15:00, with lunch from 12:00 to 13:00.

Start dates and fees

  • 5 April 2027Texas, USA
  • 5 July 2027Accra, Ghana
  • 4 October 2027Texas, USA

For the current fees, write to info@gastronauten-institute.com and the Institute will send you the fee schedule.

What you will be able to do

  • Communicate more clearly at work
  • Listen actively and build rapport
  • Recognise communication patterns and see other points of view
  • Act with more professional confidence and self-awareness
  • Give and take feedback and handle conflict
  • Work in a team, lead and make decisions
  • Use practical techniques with customers and colleagues

Assessment and certificate

AssessmentWeight
Participation and engagement20%
Practical communication exercises25%
Individual presentation20%
Group activities15%
Final practical assessment20%
Total100%

Participants are expected to attend every session, take an active part and complete the final assessment. Those who meet the attendance and assessment requirements receive the Certificate of Completion in NLS & NLP Communication and Professional Development from Gastronauten Institute.

Please note: neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) is not an evidence-based psychotherapy. This course trains communication, personal development and professional skills. It does not offer psychological diagnosis, counselling or treatment.

The setting

Workshop rooms

A team talks around a long table while a trainer stands at the end of the roomA mixed group works together on laptops around a tableA meeting room with orange chairs around a table