Introduction

Learn to present with enthusiasm and confidence on this 1-day presentation skills course. Start looking forward to making presentations.

This is a very practical course. During the day, you will be given several chances to practise what you are being taught.

By the end of the session, you’ll be able to:

  • Take an honest look at your current presentation style
  • Spot areas you could improve
  • Understand what makes a presentation stand out
  • Plan and structure your talk for maximum impact
  • Present with more confidence
  • Use props in a way that really hits the mark

Who is this course for?

This course is great for anyone who presents, anywhere – whether you’re updating your team, leading meetings, or talking to clients and want to brush up on your skills and learn a few new tricks.

Come prepared with something you can use for a short (5-minute) presentation. It can be part of something you’re working on, something you’ll need to present soon, or just a topic you care about.

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The Training Day

Our training days run from 9.30am to approximately 4.30pm.

We include everything that you need for a great day’s training.

  • A full-colour training manual.
  • A certificate of attendance.
  • Plenty of tea, coffee, and biscuits throughout the day.
  • A comfortable, fully air-conditioned training environment.
  • How you’re doing now: a quick self-check
  • Spotting what could be better
  • Where you might present at work and how to make the most of those chances
  • How to manage nerves
  • Figuring out the point of your presentation
  • Planning what to say and how to say it
  • Building a structure that works

The 3 C’s framework.

  • Getting the content right
  • Connecting with your audience
  • Staying in control
  • Keeping people interested
  • Coming across as confident
  • Using your voice effectively
  • Using body language to support your message
  • Staying cool under pressure
  • Handling questions like a pro
  • Choosing the right ones
  • Knowing when and how to use them
  • Staying in charge of your tools—not the other way around
  • Making the most of your best asset: your audience
  • Making a clear plan for what you’ll do next
  • Picking specific things to try out right away

Online Training Requirements

To attend this Soft Skills course online, you will need:

Zoom on your Windows PC/laptop with a camera, speakers & microphone
A stable internet connection capable of running Zoom
To be a confident computer user and able to use Zoom

If you have access to a second screen, we would encourage you to use it, as it improves the experience.