Presentation Skills Training Course

Many roles today require people to deliver presentations. This could be if you are a trainer, manager or maybe you are required to deliver presentations for a local club you are a member of. Lack of structure, confidence and preparation can not only leave your audience confused but can have a detrimental impact on your credibility.

In this course we look at how to structure a presentation and how to prepare yourself both physically (i.e. your notes etc) and mentally. We also take a look at the different types of presentation media you can use to enhance the message you are delivering.

By the end of the session, attendees will:

• Plan and structure a presentation
• Produce and use visual aids effectively to enhance the presentation
• Use techniques to improve personal presentation style
• Effectively deliver prepared presentations to small/large groups.

Course Content

• Creating the right first impression
• Audience perception
• Managing Nerves
• Structuring your presentation
• Using presentation aids
• Dealing with different audience behaviours
• Skills Practice session and Feedback.

Course Benefits

• Engage people in your presentation, ideas and concepts
• Give the perception of confidence and knowledge in your delivery
• Utilise a range of presentation aids to get your message across quicker.

Who should Attend

Those who are looking to improve their presentation skills or looking for new tips and techniques to add to your currently delivery style.

Session Breakdown

Where you are now and expectations

• Identifying your existing skills and looking at where you would like to be both after the session and in the future

First Impressions

• Preparation
• Your language and communication style

Audience Perception

• How does your audience perceive you and what to do to ensure this perception is a positive one

Managing Nerves

• How to control these nerves to ensure you appear confident and in control at all times

Structuring your Presentation

• Using your preparation to build your presentation
• Considering the objective(s) of your presentation
• What goes at the beginning, in the middle and at the end
• How to build your presentation notes to keep things simple

Using Presentation Aids

• Using notes and cue cards
• PowerPoint, Flipchart and OHP best practice

Dealing with Different Behaviours

• Skills and Tactics to deal with challenging and negative delegates
• Using the positivity of group members to generate buy-in and commitment

Practical Session

• An opportunity to put your skills into practice and receive feedback from your trainer and fellow delegates.