Effective Presentations - Advanced

Infero Training Ltd

Course Content:

Lesson 1: Defining Presentation Effectiveness

• Identify Qualities of Effective Presentations
• Evaluate Yourself as a Presenter

Lesson 2: Planning Presentations

• Analyse the Audience
• Establish Your Presentation's Objectives

Lesson 3: Designing the Presentation

• Create the Presentation Structure
• Organise the Presentation Body
• Write the Conclusion First
• Write the Introduction

Lesson 4: Developing the Presentation Body

• Select Evidence
• Write the Presentation Body
• Create Visuals

Exercise: Practise your Delivery, Timing and Flow - 1st 10-minute Practice Presentation and Feedback

Lesson 5: Preparing for Your Presentation

• Rehearse the Presentation
• Plan Event Logistics

Lesson 6: Delivering Presentations

• Connect with Your Audience
• Present Powerfully
• Utilise a Slide Deck Effectively

Lesson 7: Conducting a Question-and-Answer Session

• Answer Questions
• Handle Challenging Questions

Lesson 8: Presenting in Common Business Scenarios

• Plan and Deliver a Virtual Presentation
• Plan and Deliver Group Presentations

Exercise: Practise your Delivery, Timing and Flow - 2nd 10-minute Practice Presentation and Feedback

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Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this Effective Presentation Skills course, you will be able to:

• Define what makes a presentation effective
• Plan presentations
• Design a presentation framework
• Develop the presentation body
• Create supporting materials
• Prepare for your presentation
• Deliver presentations
• Conduct a question-and-answer session
• Deliver group presentations and virtual presentations
• Practise your delivery, timing and flow

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Testimonials from our Website and Google Reviews

I attended the “Effective Presentation” course in Manchester as preparation for my workplaces annual conference. It was my first time presenting to so many people (over 100) and naturally I was terrified! I’d given presentations to smaller groups (under 10) and had always been struck with anxiety before speaking. I am confident in almost all areas of life but public speaking is an area I have always felt very nervous about.

The course not only helped me to deliver the presentation with clarity and coherence (something my previous presentations had been severely lacking) but taught me to feel confident and in control whilst delivering. The trainer was extremely helpful and could tell that I wasn’t particularly confident in speaking in front of the group at first. He worked with me throughout the day and by the end I felt much more in control and natural. The trainer also gave me some specific advice with regards to presenting in front of larger crowds. The day came round and I would be lying if I said there weren’t nerves but I took to the stage. Remembering everything the trainer had taught me the presentation began and I…… actually enjoyed it! I got a huge round of applause at the end and I lost count of how many people congratulated me for it. I really can’t recommend this course enough. Brilliant!

Karen Sharpe

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

To ensure your success in this course, you will be asked to bring along two prepared presentations - one business and one personal, using any format you wish. Both presentations must be no more than 10 minutes long. If using an electronic format, you should, ideally, bring your own equipment, e.g. a laptop, or your presentations on a memory stick. A projector will be provided.

You will need to have experience writing in a professional context and creating presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. To meet this prerequisite, the following courses could be useful:

• Microsoft PowerPoint Introduction
• Effective Business Writing

Being proficient in Presentation Skills can open the door to many career opportunities such as:

• Sales Manager
• Business Development
• Team Leader
• Manager
• Controller
• Assistant Manager