COURSE OVERVIEW

80% of this course is practical sessions where participants will be engaged in a series of interactive small groups, class workshops and role-plays. 

This course is designed to provide participants with a detailed and an up-to-date overview of Presentation & Communication Skills. It covers the importance of communication including verbal and non-verbal communication, communication barriers and how to overcome them and active listening and its role in communication; the audience needs and expectations, tailoring content to audience interests, building rapport with different types of audiences and reviewing audience feedback and its importance; and setting clear communication objectives by defining your purpose, developing key messages, structuring your presentation to meet objectives and aligning presentation content with desired outcomes. 

 

Further, the course will also discuss how to organize your presentation by creating a flow that holds attention, using transitions to link ideas and time management for presentations; overcoming nervousness and building confidence and techniques to overcome nervousness; the visualization and relaxation strategies and building self-confidence through practice; the principles of persuasion and the role of ethos, pathos and logos in persuasion; and how to establish credibility in presentations and mastering verbal communication techniques by choosing the right words, pauses in communication and using emphasis to highlight key points. 

During this interactive course, participants will learn to organize ideas for clear communication, simplifying complex information for clarity and the effective use of stories and examples; the role of humor in clarity and engagement and techniques for improving vocal variety, breathing exercises for stronger voice control, projecting your voice without straining and managing volume and pitch for impact; the persuasive arguments, enhancing audience engagement and handling difficult questions and challenges; the role of non-verbal communication, using visual aids effectively and creating engaging PowerPoint slides; the proper gestures and movements during presentations, building emotional connection through non-verbal cues and dealing with presentation fatigue; the advanced presentation techniques, managing stage presence and handling difficult audiences; preparing and managing Q&A sessions, handling difficult or challenging questions, reframing questions to suit your presentation and keeping the Q&A session on track; practicing before presenting and techniques for self-critiquing and improving; accepting and using feedback constructively; and rehearsing with peers for constructive criticism.