ELEV-EU 013: Presentation Skills

ELEV-EU 013: Presentation Skills

Course Number: ELEV-EU 013

Duration: One day

Course Description:

Public speaking is one of the most common fears, yet strong presentation skills are critical for professional success. Effective presenters communicate ideas clearly, engage audiences, and build credibility, while ineffective presentations can limit influence and impact. Presentation skills can be learned, practiced, and refined to make public speaking more confident and enjoyable.

The Presentation Skills course helps learners develop practical techniques for planning, delivering, and enhancing presentations. Learners will explore how to analyze audience needs, structure compelling content, select appropriate delivery methods, and use visual aids effectively. The course also addresses managing nervousness, strengthening verbal and nonverbal communication, and engaging audiences through interaction and discussion.

By the end of this course, learners should be able to:

• Conduct a needs analysis and create a structured presentation outline
• Select appropriate presentation delivery methods
• Apply effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques
• Manage nervousness and present with confidence
• Use visual aids such as flip charts, slides, and whiteboards effectively
• Incorporate video and audio to enhance presentations
• Engage audiences through questions, humor, and discussion

Course Modules:

Module One: Creating the Program

• Conducting a needs analysis
• Writing a basic outline
• Structuring information
• Researching, writing, and editing

Module Two: Choosing Delivery Methods

• Basic delivery methods
• Advanced delivery methods
• Criteria for selecting methods

Module Three: Verbal Communication Skills

• Listening and hearing
• Asking effective questions
• Communicating with confidence

Module Four: Nonverbal Communication Skills

• Body language
• Gestures
• Understanding nonverbal signals

Module Five: Overcoming Nervousness

• Mental preparation
• Physical relaxation techniques
• Appearing confident

Module Six: Creating Effective Flip Charts

• Required tools
• Advantages of pre-writing
• Using color effectively
• Preparing a backup plan

Module Seven: Creating Compelling Slide Presentations

• Required tools
• Design tips and best practices
• Preparing a backup plan

Module Eight: Using the Whiteboard Effectively

• Traditional and electronic whiteboards
• Color usage
• Preparing a backup plan

Module Nine: Using Video and Audio

• Selecting appropriate tools
• Enhancing presentations with multimedia
• Preparing a backup plan

Module Ten: Engaging the Audience

• Using humor appropriately
• Asking engaging questions
• Encouraging discussion
• Responding to audience questions

The Presentation Skills course supports learners in developing confidence, clarity, and effectiveness when speaking in front of others. Join to strengthen presentation skills and deliver engaging, professional presentations with confidence and impact.