Presentation Skills Training Course in the South West

In this presentation skills training course we look at how to structure a presentation and how to prepare yourself both physically (i.e. your notes etc) and mentally.

We’ll look at the different types of presentation media you can use to enhance your message and help to build your confidence.

Those who attend this Presentation Skills Training Course in will be able to:

• Plan and structure a presentation that has impact
• 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.

Here’s what we cover in our Presentation Skills Training Course:

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

Designing Your Presentation

• Preparation
• Setting clear objectives (purpose) of your presentation
• Being clear about the key points 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

Audience Perception

• How does your audience perceive you and what to do to ensure this perception is a positive one
• Being aware of your body language, voice and the words that you are using
• Using your body language, voice and language for maximum impact
• Choosing the right language and approach for different parts of your presentation

Managing Nerves

• Identifying what makes you nervous about delivering presentations
• How to control nerves to ensure you appear confident and in control at all times

Using Presentation Aids

• Using notes and cue cards
• Building clear and simple PowerPoint slides that support you when delivering presentations
• How to use flip charts and other presentation aids to support the message you are trying to deliver

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.

If you opt to have this course delivered in-house, the content above can be tweaked and changed to ensure the course meets your specific needs.

Download a copy of the presentation skills training course overview by clicking here.