Presentation Skills

Presentation Skills

Duration: 2 Days

Speaking to groups can be an extremely stressful and difficult task, yet it is becoming more and more popular as a form of communication in business today. This course is intended to help delegates to develop the skills and confidence levels when approaching a presentation.

Course Designed For

Individuals who are required to produce and deliver presentations to others.

Objectives

How will you and your organisation benefit…

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

• Plan a presentation in a logical manner
• Consider the needs and expectations of the audience
• Devise information systems that are efficient and effective
• Deliver the presentation in a competent manner that instils confidence

Course Outline

Planning the Presentation

• Identifying the target audience
• Setting aims and objectives
• Selecting appropriate media

Information Gathering

• Identifying sources for information
• Checking and testing of data
• Collating data in to logical order

Resources

• Producing supporting materials
• Organising the environment
• Setting up

Delivering the Presentation (Video equipment used)

• Breaking the ice
• Using body language and voice control to instil confidence
• Checking the understanding of the audience.
• Reinforcement and summarising

Further Development

• Assertiveness
• Effective Communication
• Influencing, Persuading and Negotiating
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft PowerPoint at Introduction and Intermediate/Advanced levels