Presentations Skills Training Course

Without a dynamic and coherent presentation, even stellar ideas can fail to convince your audience.

Course Details

Methods for planning and preparing presentations are introduced. The different parts of a presentation are identified. Tools for enhancing presentations are identified. Participants prepare and deliver a presentation using the techniques and tools introduced.

Delivery Method

Instructor Led classroom based training. Scheduled classes are normally held in Kyalami, Midrand - near to Sandton in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Stationary and textbook included. Refreshments, including 2 tea breaks and a cooked meal for lunch are provided for full time courses. Light finger meals are supplied for part time courses.

Audience

This course is designed for individuals who need to present information effectively in a professional environment.

Pre-Requisites

N/A

Course Duration

2 Days

Cost from 1st of March 2012

R 2,376.00 excl vat
R 2,708.64 incl vat

Note: information may change without notice.

Course Outline

• Speak with confidence and competence.
• Plan and organise a presentation.
• Create and use high-quality visuals.
• Manage and respond to questions.
• Convert nervousness into energy and enthusiasm.
• Set the stage for success.
• Use good delivery skills.
• Establish and maintain rapport with your audience.

Modules

Introducing Yourself

• Identify and demonstrate characteristics of a good introduction.
• Present a one-minute introduction and receive feedback.

Preparing the Presentations

• Build a preparation plan to ensure a good presentation.
• Consider the purpose of the presentation.
• Determine the desired outcome of the presentation.

The Entrance

• Facing the audience.
• Choice of words appropriate for the audience.
• Content appropriate for the audience.
• Posture and eye contact.

Structure of Successful Presentations

• Use the Diamond Structure for a presentation and/or opening.
• Demonstrate the use of appropriate content, choice of words, posture, and behaviour for successful presentations.

The Wigwam Opening

• Create and use a Wigwam opening.

Using Visual Aids and Equipment in Presentations

• Use selected presentation tools to deliver a portion of a presentation.

Dealing with Tension and Stress

• Identify methods to cope with tension and stress.

Reacting to Questions and Remarks

• React effectively to questions and remarks from the audience.

The Anxious Presenter

• Identify distracting behaviours that limit the effectiveness of a presentation.

How to Keep the Audience Engaged

• Use methods to keep the audience engaged during a presentation.

Verbal and Non-Verbal Behaviours

• Identify the appearance, gestures, voice, language, and facial expressions on the audience.

Introductions

• Identify and demonstrate characteristics of a good introduction of a company and its product(s).

Closings – Just As Important As Openings

• Identify and use methods to make effective closings.

The Big Presentation

• Present a ten-minute presentation using applicable tools and receive feedback.

This Programme is designed to enable Participants to achieve the following Outcomes:

• Prepare effectively - from overcoming the anxiety and stress of presenting to even knowing what food and beverages to avoid before a presentation.
• Give an effective audience / customer focused presentation, whether there is time to prepare or whether they are requested to deliver a spontaneous speech.
• Give different types of presentations, from a sales presentation, company presentation or to inform, convey a message or merely to entertain by using key presentation structure techniques.

Scheduled Dates

There are currently no up and coming Presentations Skills courses scheduled. We can schedule a course if we have at least 3 people. If you are interested please fill out the form below.

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