Presentation skills | Media First

Who is this course for?

This course is for anyone with some experience of presenting that is keen to learn modern communications techniques to improve their delivery and become more confident. It is also ideal for those new to presenting.

This course will help those who present in-person or online – via Zoom or Teams.

Many of us feel daunted by the thought of having to give a presentation, whether it is face-to-face or online.
But presentation skills are increasingly in demand in the modern business world.

Our presentation skills open course will sharpen your public speaking skills, boost your confidence, and help you get your message across to your audience.

What will you learn?

This is a practical, fast-paced, course, giving you the modern skills and techniques needed to deliver a compelling presentation.

This course is intended for those new to presenting or who have some experience but would like to learn modern communications techniques to improve their delivery and to become more confident.

You will learn

How to overcome nerves
The best way to make the right impression
Techniques to creating memorable messages
How to persuade your audience
Structuring your presentations
Use of PowerPoint and props
Confidence to deal with questions

This training is hands-on, meaning you will have plenty of opportunity to test your new skills and knowledge in face-to-face and online presentations.

The result? You will have the skills, knowledge and experience to deliver composed, confident, compelling presentations.

Here’s what your time with us might look like.

Understanding your business and your audience

Factors that determine your impact on an audience.
Identifying the professional and personal qualities you wish to project:

Who are we?
What is your individual style / USP?
What do we want to say?
Why do we want to say it?
How do we want to say it?

Making the right impression

Dress to impress, body language, eye contact.

Message development and delivery techniques

Modern day storytelling, what the T.R.U.T.H about what audience wants from you.
A message development structure to help you create messages quickly that will resonate with your audience (A.M.E.N)
Sounding human – the importance of case studies and examples to support your messages.

Honing your messaging - practical session

This is a chance for the group to develop and hone their messages and practice applying some of the lessons learnt from the first part of the course.

Review, coaching and feedback will be facilitated by the lead tutor.

Techniques to make your presentations more memorable

Matching your delivery to your presenting channel – whether online, in-person, in a board room or on stage.
Using visuals and gestures more effectively – PowerPoint and props.
Positive, confident body language, sitting and standing.
How to project a professional image with personal warmth.

Factors that influence and engage your audience

The 5 P’s – Past Performance, Preparation, Planning, Perseverance, Polish

Using these triggers to make your presentation more memorable:
Begin Powerfully, Repeat key points, Involve audience, Be creative, End Powerfully

Engaging your audience
Charisma and confidence

Voice workshop
Dynamic vocal delivery
Conveying personality through tone, pace, pitch, pause and emphasis

During this session we will also review real life video examples of presenters putting the above techniques into use.

Presentations and feedback - in-person - practical session

Here you will deliver a short presentation to the group, giving you a chance to practice and hone the skills learnt during the day.

This session will be recorded by our camera operator for a post presentation review, coaching and feedback that is facilitated by the lead tutor.

Presentations and feedback - zoom based - practical session

Here you will deliver a short presentation to the group, giving you a chance to practice and hone the skills learnt during the day.

Recorded for review, coaching and feedback by the lead tutor.

Putting it all together

Managing Q&A sessions using media training techniques – The Bridging Technique.

Practical session: practicing bridging.

The Media First difference

On our open courses, you can expect:

Our full attention
We offer a ratio of one trainer to four delegates, so you can be assured a high level of focus on your individual needs with the best opportunity to learn.

Passionate tutors
Our training team are working journalists and broadcasters with expert knowledge of all the latest trends and techniques

Hands on learning
We believe people learn best when they put their new skills and knowledge to the test.

Recording and playback
Our dedicated camera operators can film and record your presentation practice for playback and review, as well as providing you with secure access to all your own recordings after the course.

Access to classroom and studios
Our brand new, fully equipped TV, radio, podcasting studios and classrooms provide the perfect setting for your presentation practice.

Post course support
Your booking comes with a full year of post course support through our online Continuous Professional Development program, including access to blogs, templates, ebooks, live masterclasses and a range of associated self-study courses.

Meet your tutor

Your Presentation Skills open course will be delivered by Victoria Smith.

Victoria is a Sony-award nominated TV, radio and print journalist with a background at Euronews, ITN, the BBC and The Associated Press.

As a journalist, Victoria understands what makes audiences tick and how to maintain their attention.

And she has delivered hundreds of presentation skills courses for our clients.

Book your place

Places are available on the dates shown below, with each booking priced at £695 +VAT.

Get in touch to discuss your training needs 0118 918 0530 or hello@mediafirst.co.uk or tell us how we can help…

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Open course: Presentation skills