The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

Short training courses

Professional Presentation Skills

Recommended for:

Anyone who speaks to individuals or groups (small or large), attends or chairs meetings or makes presentations to colleagues or clients. This course is most suitable for those who have little or no experience of making presentations.

Course overview:

The ability to give a presentation either to fellow members of your organisation or to outsiders is a crucially important communication skill for everyone. This course focuses on giving you the confidence to use the skills and practical tools needed when preparing and delivering a clear, memorable business presentation. It will boost your effectiveness and enable you to feel positive when presenting.

Course benefits:

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

  • plan and prepare effectively for a work-related presentation
  • develop an individual style when presenting
  • put your message across clearly and with enthusiasm
  • use appropriate visual aids/PowerPoint
  • hold an audience’s interest and not become boring
  • involve the audience and handle questions confidently