Computer Training

Effective Presentation Skills

Course Length: 2 days

Course Prerequisites

  • Required: Knowledge of PowerPoint Introduction topics.

Course Description

  • Communication and presentation are fundamental elements of success in the business world, making the development and fine-tuning of these skills crucial and often critical. This 2-day action packed workshop will teach you how to create and deliver highly dynamic and vibrant presentations to a variety of audiences using simple and effective presentation techniques. Your presentation skills will significantly improve as the course will cater to your individual needs as well as group dynamics. Learn how to become an effective presenter, exceptional communicator, and outstanding leader.
  • This seminar looks at effectively presenting your ideas to a group. Topics include: creating an outline, the use of visual aids, body language, the power of your voice, learning about the audience, and presenting.

Detailed List of Topics

  • Understanding the fundamentals and requirements of a presentation
  • Distinguishing and developing presentation objectives and goals
  • Learning and practicing thorough research strategies
  • Developing effective presentation outlines
  • Variable use of presentation style and format
  • Creating an appropriate flow and feel of a presentation
  • Analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of all elements of a presentation
  • Understanding the strategic use and support of visual aids
  • Realizing your own creativity and potential, and how to use it best
  • Understanding the most appropriate and valuable use of body language
  • Practicing and rehearsing the delivery of a presentation
  • Understanding audience behaviour and handling difficult situations
  • Evaluate the success of a presentation using specific criteria and significant feedback

Benefits

  • Directly improve your communication skills by understanding your presentation strengths and weaknesses
  • Learn how to speak to audiences of all sizes with high confidence and zest
  • Develop techniques of interacting with your audience on a more comfortable level