Presentation Essentials
Overview
What is this course about?
This one day course provides delegates with the essential skills required to approach any presentation with confidence.
By the end of the day you will be able to plan, structure and design a presentation using simple tools and tricks of the trade to ensure your presentation is suitable for any audience.
We will equip you with the tips and techniques needed to overcome nerves, maximise positive body language and develop vocal skills to project a confident and professional image when presenting.
There will be plenty of opportunities to practise and receive individual feedback in a fun and relaxed environment with support from your experienced trainer.
Who should attend?
This one day course is perfect for anyone new to delivering presentations in their work role, graduates on fast track programmes and employees moving into leadership roles. If you have little or no experience of delivering presentations, or just want to refresh your knowledge from the beginning, this course will support you every step of the way.
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Aims
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Plan a presentation to suit any audience
- Use tools to improve presentation structure
- Design slides using tricks of the trade
- Overcome nerves when presenting
- Use body language tips to project a professional image
- Apply vocal techniques to sound confident
- Deliver a professional presentation with confidence
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Structure
What will we cover?
Your day will start at 9:15 with refreshments and registration, ready for a 9:30 start.
The morning session will cover:
Planning and structure
- Know your audience
- Setting your objectives
- Tools for creating an effective structure
- 3 keys to success
Timings
- Strategies to manage your time
- Dealing with audience distractions
Slide Design
- Layout tricks
- The principles of font and colour
- Using images and logos
Body language
- Overcoming nerves
- Creating the right first impressions
- Perfecting the basics
- Avoiding barriers
- Tips to engage your audience
There will then be an opportunity to deliver a short presentation with personalised feedback from your trainer.
A catered lunch provides an opportunity to network with the trainer and other delegates in a more informal setting.
The afternoon session will cover:
Communication essentials
- Conveying your message
- Keeping it clear
- Overcoming barriers
Voice
- Strengthening your voice
- Adding impact – the WAVE technique
- Speaking with confidence
Using Notes
- Prepare for success
- The subconscious effect
The presentation process
- An opportunity to practise all the strategies and techniques from the day with personalised feedback from your trainer
Your day will conclude by 16:30 where you will receive a certificate to confirm completion of the course and a helpful booklet with a range of skills from the course and some additional activities and techniques to try out on your next presentation.
What can I expect?
Our experienced, friendly trainers will work closely with you to develop your skills. Groups are kept small to give you the maximum opportunity for individual attention.
The day will incorporate a range of interactive activities to help you practise the strategies, tools and techniques we will be introducing you to; this will include input from the trainer, group discussions and a hands-on approach to design.
You will also be given the opportunity to plan and design a short presentation of your choice so that your trainer can provide you with personalised feedback on your strengths and suggest techniques to develop your areas for improvement.
Our intention is that you will have fun during the day, but leave the course having practised a range of strategies and with the improved confidence to tackle your next presentation head on.
You will find dates for our open workshops below. If you would prefer us to run a dedicated course at your premises, or would like to discuss a tailored training package including optional coaching support, please contact us for more details.
Please note that all workshops will run subject to minimum numbers.
To book one of our open workshops, select an event from the list below. If you don't see a suitable location or date, contact us with your requirements.
07583 118827
enquiries@star-training.co.uk