Mastering Public Speaking and Presentations using PowerPoint

This course is designed for executives, managers, sales people, trainers and those who want to acquire or improve presentation skills.  Participants will review strategies to gain confidence and develop their skills to address an audience successfully. In addition, they will learn how to prepare structure and deliver great presentations. In particular this course will focus on how to present yourself for maximum impact, manage your state and engage your audience. The focus of this course is on presenting information; it will help participants overcome public speaking fears and give confidence to deliver polished presentations.  The following objectives will be reviewed:

• Control and use stage fright to improve presentations
• Understanding of audience expectations
• How to exceed audience expectations
• The right tools to jump-start your presentations
• The best presentation style for your speaking opportunity
• Learn the secrets of success used by professional presenters

Programme Content

Session One

• Introduction and Overview
• Characteristics of great presenters
• Preparation
• Know your outcome
• Know your material
• Know your audience

Session Two

• Structuring your Presentation
• Planning and sequencing key points
• The start, the middle and the end
• Selecting and Using Visual Aids
• Options and impact
• Advantages and disadvantages
• Top design tips

Session Three

• The Importance of Practice
• Communication Skills
• The process of communication
• Using your voice effectively
• Non-verbal communication
• Using positive language

Session Four

• The Importance of State
• Great presenter states
• Changing your state
• The nature of fear
• Managing nerves
• Strategies for handling challenging scenarios

Session Five

• Audience Participation
• Engaging and involving the audience
• Building rapport
• Handling questions
• Practice sessions with constructive feedback
• Action planning

Session Six

• 15-Minute Presentations (To Be Videotaped)
• Peer Evaluations
• Lecturer Feedback/Summary
• Summary

Registration Information

• Please note that all information is subject to change.  It is advisable to confirm all information before registration
• Registration for all Corporate Training courses can be done at the Champs Fleurs, Port-of-Spain, Trincity or San Fernando Campus.
• Payment of fees can be made by linx, credit card or cheque.
• An administration fee of $100.00 is payable on all registrations.
• A late fee of $20 will apply on registrations within 1 week of commencement of class.
• A Certificate of participation is awarded to each participant upon satisfying 80% attendance of classes and/or any exam or course-work assigned by lecturer.

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