Course description
Confident Presentation Skills
Delivering a presentation in any environment or situation can be a very nerve-racking and stressful experience, particularly if it is your first time presenting to a group. This 1 day Confident Presentation Skills course will teach you how to deliver with confidence and give you a range of practical tips and techniques to help you keep your nerves under control. The Presentation Skills course will provide you with the necessary skills to stand out from the crowd and make a positive and memorable impact on your audience, whether you are presenting in a business context at an interview, meeting, seminar or networking event or if you are presenting in a personal social setting. This course is CPD accredited
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Suitability - Who should attend?
This 1 day Confident Presentation Skills course will benefit anyone who is involved in delivering presentations in their job role or in a non-work related capacity and also anyone who is required to speak in public to an audience.
It is aimed at people who are both new to presenting who are looking to learn new skills, increase their confidence and acquire an insight into how to prepare and plan for a presentation. It is also suitable for those who have some experience but who are looking to update their skills and learn new techniques and practices.
The course is applicable to individuals and organisations, across all sectors.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
CPD Accredited
Certificate of Acheivement
By the end of this Presentation Skills course, you will be able to:
- Create and deliver a presentation with confidence, using a range of tools and techniques
- Plan, prepare and structure a presentation
- Use a range of visual aids competently
- Understand the needs of your audience and anticipate their behaviours
- Apply techniques to help keep your nerves under control
- Get your message across confidently, clearly and fluently
- Apply a variety of skills to enable you to deliver a confident presentation with impact
Training Course Content
Introduction to Presenting
- Understanding the importance of presenting effectively
- Diffusing the mystique of presenting
- Recognising the need to plan and prepare in advance
Planning and Preparing (Introduction)
- The fundamentals of planning and preparing presentations
- Structuring presentations
- Addressing fears, nerves and anxieties
- Considering your audience’s needs
- Anticipating “sticky” situations
- Picking the perfect venue
- Anticipating audience behaviours
- The “image” and “etiquette” of the presenter
Delivering Presentations
- Creating lasting impressions
- Maximising your use of words, tone of voice and non verbal communication to create an impact
- Managing audience interaction
- Grabbing and holding your audience's attention
- Managing difficult audiences and difficult individuals
- Getting your audience to participate
- Using visual aids to enhance your presentation
- Handling difficult questions
- Establishing and maintain your credibility
Practical Session
The day ends with an opportunity for your to put your new skills into practice by delivering a short presentation to the course trainer and your fellow Participants and receiving positive and constructive feedback on your performance in a supportive environment.
Reviews
Average rating 5
Excellent course. Very knowledgable and enthusiastic trainer. Very targetted day focusing on my areas for improvement.
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ATA (Asset Training Academy) Ltd
Asset Training Academy is a leading training provider specialising in the areas of Leadership, Management Development, Business Skills and Mental Health. We offer a full suite of CPD Accredited training courses that are designed to help individuals perform better in...
Amazing day! Lots of laughs and learning. Expected great things from the training, and it went beyond that. Great course.