Presentation Skills
Course Description
If a business presentation is not delivered well, chances are it will not be heard at all. In this course, participants will learn the skills necessary to build their confidence and self-assurance to present to any audience. They will learn to become comfortable with their own presentation style and learn to present their ideas with conviction and without fear. They will learn how to conquer the lectern and deliver presentations that get results. From vibrant openings to inspiring closings, participants will have an opportunity to practice and refine their public speaking skills.
Audience
Anyone who needs to develop or improve their presentation skills, speak in front of groups (large or small) or sell ideas to others will benefit from taking this course.
Prerequisites
None
Topics and Course Content
- Fundamentals of a Good Presentation
- Analyzing Your Audience
- Developing and Organizing Your Content
- The Three Main Parts of a Great Presentation
- Using Visual Aids
- Practice Presenting Skills
Learning Goals and Results
At the conclusion of the course, the participants will be able to:
- Apply fundamental presentation skills
- Adapt the presentation to the audience
- Overcome nervousness
- Use voice and gestures to animate the presentation
Time Investment
This class is 12 hours of classroom time taken in 4-hour sessions over the course of 3 consecutive weeks.
Please Note: Course content and time investment can also be customized to an individual company’s needs.