Presentation Skills Training Course

Course details

Delivering a brilliant, memorable and interactive presentation requires a number of skills including effective planning, choosing the right delivery method(s), developing outstanding customized content, professional group facilitation, the efficient use of technology, effective communication skills and more.

The PD Training 2-day Presentation Skills Training Course provides you with this in-depth knowledge and skill building in the planning, preparation and delivery of truly engaging presentations. You'll learn how to use specific tools and techniques for presentation creation and delivery which will enable you to conduct powerful presentations that engage your audience every time.

As part of this professional development training event, you will have an opportunity to develop and present to your peers and receive feedback from the group.

This Presentation Skills Training (2-day) training course can be delivered at your premises anywhere in Singapore by one of our expert local or international trainers.

Outcomes

After completing this course participants will:

• Learn to design effective & engaging presentations
• Select the most suitable delivery method based on the audience, the environment & the message being delivered
• Master powerful & effective verbal & non-verbal communication techniques
• Gain insight into effective techniques for calming nerves
• Learn to create fantastic flip charts to support the key messages
• Create compelling PowerPoint presentations
• Learn Best practice whiteboard techniques
• Learn different tools to add diversity & interest to engage an audience
• Learn to pump it up a notch to deliver higher energy presentations
• Manage audience interactions, discussions and questions
• Use video and Audio to enhance your message

Foreword:

• Being prepared to deliver a polished and convincing presentation keeps you calm and prepared for any audience at any given time. Develop and improve your public speaking skills and transform mundane and dry information into a lively, persuasive presentation. It doesn't matter what the subject is, Presentation skills training will help you convey your message with composure and power.
• Good information, great ideas or the best proposal only gets you half way. To be a successful professional presenter means you need to be able to capture your audience and take them on your journey using effective presentations.
• Positioning yourself and your ideas in a consistently positive and professional manner enables you to make a professional impression — the first time and every time. Raw information is logical but being logical does not capture anyone's attention for too long. Persuasive presentations start with raw information, then opinions are added and colored with imagery and personality. The more of the mind you tickle, the more retention and motivation you reap.
• This Presentation Skills Training Program will teach you how to prepare quickly, utilize the best method for delivering your message, and maintain audience interest at all times.

MODULES

Lesson 1 
Creating the Program

• Performing a needs analysis
• Writing the basic outline
• Researching, writing and editing

Lesson 2 
Choosing your Delivery Methods

• Basic methods
• Advanced methods
• Basic criteria to consider

Lesson 3 
Verbal Communication Skills

• Listening and Hearing: They aren't the same thing
• Asking questions
• Communicating with power

Lesson 4 
Non-Verbal Communication Skills

• Body language
• The signals you send to others
• It's not WHAT you say, It's HOW you say it

Lesson 5 
Overcoming Nervousness

• A Word from the boss
• Preparing mentally
• Physical relaxation techniques
• Appearing confident in front of the crowd

Lesson 6 
Creating Fantastic Flip Charts

• Required tools
• The advantages of pre-writing
• Using colors appropriately
• Creating a 'Plan B'

Lesson 7 
Creating Compelling PowerPoint Presentations

• Required tools
• Tips and tricks
• Creating a 'Plan B'

Lesson 8 
WOW your Audience with the Whiteboard

• Traditional and electronic whiteboards
• Required tools
• Using colors appropriately
• Creating a 'Plan B'

Lesson 9 
Vibrant Videos and Amazing Audio

• Required tools
• Tips and tricks
• Creating 'Plan B'

Lesson 10 
Pumping it up a Notch

• Make them laugh a little
• Ask them a question
• Encouraging discussion
• Dealing with questions