Presentation Skills
Course
Online
Description
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Type
Course
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Methodology
Online
This intensive one-day workshop teaches delegates the essential skills necessary to plan and build presentations, then to deliver them in the most effective way. Who Should Attend Anyone who needs to present to audiences in any environment. The course focuses on a wide range of topics and will be extremely useful to new and experienced presenters alike. Class Sizes Maximum class size for courses is 10 delegates, which ensures that attendees get adequate time for personal attention from the instructor. At some of our centres, the maximum class size is 12 delegates. Target Audience Anyone who needs to present to audiences in any environment. The course focuses on a wide range of topics and will be extremely useful to new and experienced presenters alike. Learning Objectives Understand topic and audience, and then build structureAligning presentation objectives with desired outcomesMaximise impact by viewing from the perspective of your audienceLearn the three key protocols which lay at the heart of good structureLearn how to avoid distractions, and simple ways to stay on trackFind the positive aspects that can help create the impact you wantChange fear into enjoyment by analysing key componentsUnderstand how to use non-verbal communication to maximise impactUnderstand factors that can affect the voice and optimum conditionsAn opportunity to deliver your own short presentation
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Subjects
- Verbal Communication
- Communication Training
- Presentation Skills
- Presentation
- Voice
Course programme
Module 1
Course Introduction and Overview
Module 2Preparing Your Presentation: Overview
Learning outcomes
Learn how to set clear, focused objectives by understanding your topic and your audience, and then build the structure.
Topics covered- Setting Your Objectives (Answering the WHY)
- Knowing Your Audience (Answering the WHO)
- Building the Structure (Answering the WHAT)
Setting Your Objectives
Learning outcomes
The keys to understanding purpose, identifying desired outcome and the style that will be most effective are well discussed in this section.
Topics covered- What Are You Trying To Do?
- Identifying your Objective
- Discussion
Knowing Your Audience
Learning outcomes
Examine and define your audience to ensure the greatest impact is through asking the right questions. In this module we cover the most popular.
Topics covered- A Basic Definition of your Audience
- Understanding Your Audience
- Focus, Plan, and Convey
- Audience Profile
Building the Structure
Learning outcomes
Understand the consequences of poor planning through to the benefits of cohesion, aims and adaptability. Structure can consist of three key protocols that are easily defined.
Topics covered- The Consequences of Bad Preparation
- The Three Benefits of a Plan
- Presentation Structure: an Overview
Timing Your Presentation
Learning outcomes
Learn how to avoid the pitfalls of distractions which cause you to over-run, and ways to stay on track
Topics covered- How to prevent over-running
Overview of Communication
Learning outcomes
Examine the three parts of communication and address the positive aspects that can help create the impact you want.
Topics covered- The Three Parts of Communication
- Your Competition
Controlling Your Nerves
Learning outcomes
Transferring fear into enjoyment is the crucial ability that can affect every speaker and this module builds an excellent approach through analysing key components.
Topics covered- Overcoming Your Fears
- Thinking Positive
- Being Realistic
- Taking Control
- Sticky Situations
- Paying Attention to Your Appearance
- Tips to Combat Nerves
- Nervousness Presentation
Our Body Language
Learning outcomes
Understand the importance of non-verbal communication and learn how to use positive aspects to maximise impact.
Topics covered- First Impressions
- Non Verbal Factors of Communication
- Avoiding the Traps
The Importance of Voice
Learning outcomes
Understand the factors that can affect the voice and how to ensure optimum conditions are better managed.
Topics covered- Factors Affecting the Voice
- Achieving Optimum Conditions for Speech
- Using Your Voice
Presentation Practice
Learning outcomes
Review the components that are used to construct a presentation and by following the guidelines and templates, gives an opportunity for you to present your own.
Topics covered- Presentation Preparation
- Presentation Delivery
- Presentation Evaluation
Presentation Skills