This course is suited to individuals who need to deliver formal presentations in a virtual environment to both small groups or larger audiences.

Open participant course: £390 per person - maximum 10 people

Closed company course: £2,000 per course - maximum 10 people

Funding may be available for this course. Please contact our team for advice on finance and funding options.

This course is suitable for students aged 14 and over. It is ideal for those already working in, or looking to enter, the Business and Management sector and wish to improve their presentation skills.

Individuals attending this course will understand the skills required to plan, prepare and structure stimulating and engaging presentations and deliver them using a wide range of verbal and non-verbal communication techniques to maintain audience interest.

Module One - Planning and Preparation:

• The secrets of an effective presentation.
• Establishing clear aims and objectives.
• Audience focus.
• Resources, venue and equipment and connectivity requirements.
• Anticipating and avoiding problems.

Module Two - Research and Selecting Material:

• What to include and what not to include.
• The hook.
• Mind mapping.

Module Three - Structuring Your Presentation:

• The beginning, middle and end.
• The importance of focused content.
• BOMBER B model.

Module Four - Putting It Across:

• Design image.
• PowerPoint tips and tricks.
• The things audiences love.
• Creating interesting material. 

Module Five - Delivering With Impact:

• Non-verbal communication.
• Inspiring confidence.
• Saying it loud and clear.
• Techniques for overcoming nerves.
• Reading the audience.
• Handling questions.
• Action Planning and Checklists.

This course can be delivered remotely or in a classroom environment, to suit your requirements.

Attendees must have the following equipment to attend this training remotely:

• PC or laptop with a microphone and speakers (a webcam is preferred but not essential).
• Access to the internet and web browser application (e.g. Google Chrome).
• An email account for file sharing.

During the course, individuals will be required to demonstrate the skills they have learnt by delivering a presentation to last approximately 3-5 minutes. In preparation for this, please prepare a presentation, with a subject matter of your choosing, and bring the presentation with you to the course.