By the end of the course the participants will be able to: 

• Prepare effective presentations
• Make good use of visual aids including PowerPoint 
• Deliver a successful presentation to clients and internally

The course covers areas such as: 

• The planning checklist
• Audience analysis
• Writing notes and handouts which work
• Humour
• Personal appearance

1. dress
2. hair
3. outline

• Controlling the environment: 

1. seating plans
2. room size
3. temperature

• Use of voice

1. projection
2. modulation
3. phrasing
4. gaps

• Use of Technology

1. when and how to use PowerPoint
2. smart boards
3. computer projectors
4. overhead projectors
5. video conferencing
6. webinars

• Seeking and handling questions and feedback 
• Body language
• The differences between presentations and speeches 

The course is intensively “hands-on” with the opportunity for attendees to prepare and deliver more than one presentation.

Video recordings will be made and effective feedback provided.