Presentation skills: how to become a more confident and powerful presenter

This course is suitable for those who want to learn how to present well or want to improve the quality of their presentations. It addresses the fact that most people in marketing and the wider business world have to deliver presentations at some point. It helps people to see presentations as opportunities to communicate important information, rather than nerve-wracking experiences.

Course content

Session one: the basics

• What makes a good presentation?
• What makes a good presenter?
• Know your subject.
• Know your objectives.
• Know your preferred style of delivery.

Session two: planning your presentation

• Deciding what content to include.
• Arranging your content.
• The use of hooks to gain attention
• How to finish a presentation.

Session three: presentation tools

• Designing and using visual aids.
• Audience involvement techniques.

Session four: on the day

• Preparation routines.
• Setting up the presentation environment.

• Conquering nerves.

Session five: practical exercises

The course also includes practice presentations, some of which attendees are asked to prepare for beforehand. Attendees are in particular encouraged to work on a real presentation that they are likely to deliver in the weeks following the course.

Course delivery

As you can see, this course is highly practical and focuses on helping attendees identify their own presentation styles, rather than trying to fit them to rigid techniques. The opportunity to practice the techniques in a safe environment, although still scary for some, is a great way to get past some of the problems presenters face before taking the techniques to the real world.