Sample Presentation Skills Course

Please note all of our course are tailored to suit - below is a sample outline for a two-day course we recently conducted in Dubai

Presentation Skills Course (2 days)

Aims & Objectives

At the end of this program you will be able to:

• Be able to understand the principles of workplace training;
• Be able to list and describe the main factors essential to making a successful presentation;
• Be able to list the specific improvements you can make to improve your own presentation skills;
• To individually develop and identify presentation competencies including eye contact, energy, movement and related non-verbal issues;
• Be able to research prepare and design business and technical presentation that are appropriately structured and audience focused;
• To reduce overall nervousness when presenting to improve both the impact and effectiveness of presentations;
• To appropriately balance and incorporate audio visual aids

Content:

This workshop is to help you become a more dynamic speaker and presenter. This workshop will teach you how to improve your presentations and improve your confidence.

Course content includes:

• Basics of workplace training
• How to properly structure your presentations
• Physical and mental techniques to reduce anxiety and fear. Specific remedies for a wobbly voice, shaky hands, and a pounding heart
• How to use visual aids, including how to properly use an overhead projector and a PowerPoint™ presentation.
• How your body language effects your presentation
• The difference between teaching children and adults
• Body Movement / Facial Expressions / Eye Contact / Walking Patterns
• Tips on proper dress for a speaker
• How to prepare for your talk
• The proper structure of a presentation
• How to improve your vocal variety
• How to handle a hostile audience
• Techniques for handling questions
• Your practice presentations

Participants’ work through the presentation techniques and are given opportunities to practice their new skills at each stage. Topics will be presented by a series of short lectures and group discussions. Each participant will deliver a taped presentation that will be professionally critiqued by the instructor. In addition, group discussions will offer additional group feedback.

Limited to 10 participants in most circumstances