Effective Presentation Skills

Effective Presentation Skills

Holding people’s attention when making presentations isn’t always easy, nor is staying calm and confident in front of an audience. This two-day workshop course will provide individuals with the tools they need to deliver clear, concise and engaging presentations that get their message across, while helping them to manage their nerves.

Overview

This interactive two-day workshop course is ideal for anyone whose work requires addressing meetings or presenting to groups. It’s designed to help attendees learn what makes a powerful presentation that delivers a powerful message, as well as staying confident and in control in front of the audience.

Aims And Objectives

This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of presentation skills in a fun and engaging manner, while helping individuals to quell their own fears in public speaking. It covers everything from preparation to speaking to the audience, and features a number of interactive exercises.

Prerequisites

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. However, learners are expected to have a good understanding of both spoken and written English.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for anyone who needs to make presentations regularly as part of their day-to-day work, as well as those who are looking to gain extra confidence and impact in their presentations.

Content

The course is designed as a practical workshop with a number of interactive activities. It aims to cover a wide range of subjects related to presentations, split into seven modules:

Introduction

• Analysis of Current Presentation Style

• Controlling Nervous Energy

Presentation Practice (prepared presentation)

• First Delivery of Presentation One

• Feedback on Delivery Style

Planning and Preparation

• Defining the Aims and Objectives of a Presentation

• Researching and Selecting Material

• Creating an Effective Introduction

• Creating an Effective Ending

Presentation Practice

• Second Delivery of Presentation One

• Feedback through Group Discussion

Planning Preparation Two

• Structuring a Presentation Quickly

• Opening and Ending a Presentation Effectively

• Maintaining a Strong Focus while Delivering your Presentation

Communication and Presentation skills

• Developing your Presentation Style

• Creating a Presence and Holding Interest when Speaking

• Using your Voice Effectively

• Non-verbal Communication

• Using Visual Aids

• Influencing your Audience

• Involving your Audience

• Developing Spontaneity

• Managing Nerves

Presentation

• Final Delivery of Presentation Two

• Evaluation through Group Discussion

Course Benefits

By the end of this course, learners will be able to create and deliver powerful presentations that keep their audiences' attention, and be confident handling questions and interruptions. They will be able to utilise all methods of verbal and non-verbal communication to deliver their core message.