Presentation Skills

Presentation Skills

Duration: One day

Objective

This Presentation Skills training course is designed to help delegates prepare effective, interesting and memorable presentations
using a range of different techniques. By the end of this course delegates will understand how to assess and choose the right
presentation techniques and tools for the occasion; channel nervous energy positively; develop excellent oratory techniques and
effectively use body language for emphasis and also know how to inspire the audience and instil confidence.

Contents

• Planning and preparing your presentation
- being prepared: making a presentation plan, use of visuals, use of other resources
- building confidence and managing any nerves
• Starting your presentation
- creating a good first impression & generating rapport
• Presentation strategies and techniques
- body language - techniques and examples of it’s use by ‘experts’
- oratory techniques and crucial points to remember
- using different resources and aids/when and where to use them
- managing tricky situations
• Closing the presentation
- ending on a high

Who should attend

Anyone whose role requires them to professionally deliver presentations or communicate effectively and persuasively. This is
essential training for salespeople and those who need to attractively convey ideas and strategies to colleagues and senior
management.

Course benefits

Understand how to use your personality to get a clearer more coherent message across
Improve vocal skills
Improve upon delivery by practicing appropriate variations in style, pace and language
Channel excess nervous tensions positively
Value the diversity of accents and examine and analyse their impact

Additional information

This course is designed to give participants a full understanding of how to prepare and deliver an effective presentation. It is highly
practical with opportunities for practice, using video. Each delegate on the course will receive individual coaching and feedback.
Certificates
All delegates who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate of attendance.

Trainers background

The trainer for this course has extensive experience in design and delivery of presentation skills training. They have been
successfully delivering training to both public and private sector organisations for over ten years and previously held a number of
senior management positions in industry.

Locations: 

We deliver courses in Inverness, Aberdeen, Stirling, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Leeds, London and Belfast.