The broad learning objective of this course is to develop the awareness, knowledge, skills and attitudes of participants needed to deliver effective professional presentations. The course is designed so that participants understand the theory of good communication prior to preparing and delivering a presentation within a simulated context. The course is divided between what good communication is, how to prepare an effective presentation, and delivering your presentation so that you have a persuasive impact on your audience.

Each participant will be given individual feedback on how to continuously practice improving their communication skills back in the business environment. The course will enable you to become a professional presenter.

Participants should be able to:

• Understand the purpose of your presentation
• Strategically plan your presentation based upon an audience analysis
• Apply assertive verbal skills to capture and maintain audience interest
• Apply critical listening skills and respond confidently to questions
• Develop awareness of how effective non-verbal messages are communicated
• Improve meetings through effective communication skills
• Research the gathering of data and drawing up a report
• Gather, structure and organise a formal report using mind-mapping effectively
• Design and use appropriate visual aids to support your presentation
• Deliver and evaluate your presentation by reviewing a video for a more professional impact
• Apply a rigorous communication checklist in evaluating presentations

Accra:  4 – 8 Mar, 15 – 19 Jul, 14 – 18 Oct, 16 – 20 Dec, 18 – 22 Feb 2019 

Dubai: 20 – 24 May, 1 – 5 Jul, 29 Jul – 2 Aug, 23 – 27 Sep, 2 – 6 Dec 2019

Texas: on request