Presentation Skills (Effective Public Speaking)

Course details

The ability to speak really effectively to audiences is a learned skill. Good speakers are made, not born. This course focuses on teaching you what you need to know to help you to become a more skilful public speaker and to turn what, at present, may be an unpleasant experience into one that is pleasurable. You will be able to present with power; captivate, motivate, inspire & persuade.

Course Outline

Module 1

• Planning & Preparing a Presentation
• Use of the Voice
• Language

Module 2

• Structure your Message

Module 3

• Open and Close with Impact
• Use of Cue Cards

Module 4

• Developing Confidence
• Controlling the Nerves

Module 5

• Styles of Delivery
• Body Language

Module 6

• Visual Aids
• Question and Answer Session

Module 7

• Secrets on how to Sell your Message

Module 8

• Surviving Worst-Case Scenarios
• Pointers to Presenting Powerfully

This course includes 2 practical exercises

Exercise 1

• Designing your Presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint

Exercise 2

• Presenting your Presentation to the Course Delegates (Audience)