Public Speaking & Presentation Skills Training Course

Public Speaking & Presentation Skills Training Course

Foundation | 5 days | Face to Face / Online / Elearning | Certificate
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Course Overview

Course Summary
Course Title Public Speaking & Presentation Skills Training Course
Organization Tech For Development (T4D)
Venue Tech For Development (T4D) Training Centre
Duration 5 days
Target Industries
Target Job Roles
Course Fees (Face-to-Face) USD 1,500/KES 99,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Course Fees (Virtual) USD 1,000/KES 70,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Training Modes Virtual and face-to-face training
Payment Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course
Accreditation Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Course Overview

Clear and confident presentation is an important workplace skill for communicating ideas, reports, proposals and information to colleagues, clients and other stakeholders. This training course is designed to equip participants with the skills required to prepare, structure and deliver effective professional presentations.

The course focuses on public speaking, audience analysis, presentation structure, verbal and non-verbal communication, slide design, audience engagement and handling questions. Participants will develop greater confidence in delivering clear and professional presentations in different workplace settings.

Course Duration

3 Days

Target Audience

  • Employees and professionals
  • Managers and supervisors
  • Team leaders and coordinators
  • Programme and project staff
  • Trainers and facilitators
  • Sales and business development professionals
  • Customer service and communication staff
  • Entrepreneurs and business owners
  • Students and recent graduates

Personal Impact

  • Build confidence in public speaking.
  • Improve presentation preparation and delivery.
  • Develop clear and structured communication skills.
  • Strengthen verbal and non-verbal communication.
  • Improve voice projection, pace and tone.
  • Develop effective presentation slides.
  • Improve audience engagement skills.
  • Strengthen ability to handle questions and challenging situations.

Organizational Impact

  • Improve the quality of workplace presentations.
  • Strengthen communication with colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Improve delivery of reports, proposals and business information.
  • Enhance staff representation in meetings and professional events.
  • Improve presentation materials and visual communication.
  • Strengthen audience engagement and knowledge sharing.
  • Support more effective internal and external communication.

Course Objectives

  • Explain the principles of effective public speaking.
  • Identify and analyse different audiences.
  • Define clear presentation objectives and key messages.
  • Structure presentations logically and effectively.
  • Apply effective verbal and non-verbal communication techniques.
  • Use voice, pace, tone and body language appropriately.
  • Design clear and professional presentation slides.
  • Apply appropriate visual elements to presentations.
  • Engage audiences effectively.
  • Handle questions and audience interactions professionally.
  • Manage nervousness and common presentation challenges.
  • Deliver professional presentations with confidence.
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Course Modules

Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of Public Speaking and Presentation

  • Introduction to public speaking
  • Principles of effective presentations
  • Understanding the audience
  • Defining presentation objectives
  • Developing key messages
  • Structuring an effective presentation
  • Introduction, main content and conclusion
  • Verbal and non-verbal communication
  • Managing presentation anxiety
  • Activity: Prepare and structure a short professional presentation for a defined audience.

Module 2: Presentation Design and Audience Engagement

  • Principles of effective slide design
  • Selecting appropriate layouts and visual elements
  • Fonts, colours and readability
  • Using images, charts and diagrams
  • Avoiding overcrowded slides
  • Designing presentations for different audiences
  • Storytelling and message flow
  • Audience engagement techniques
  • Managing attention and interaction
  • Case Study: Review a workplace presentation and identify improvements to its structure, slide design and audience engagement.

Module 3: Presentation Delivery and Professional Performance

  • Effective voice projection and articulation
  • Pace, tone and emphasis
  • Body language and eye contact
  • Professional presentation style
  • Using presentation aids effectively
  • Handling questions and interruptions
  • Responding to difficult questions
  • Managing unexpected presentation challenges
  • Receiving and applying presentation feedback
  • Simulation: Deliver a professional presentation and respond to questions and audience interactions in a simulated workplace setting.
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Course Administration

Methodology

Instructor-led sessions use a blended learning approach combining presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work, delivered by seasoned industry experts. All facilitation and course materials are in English, so participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Training Venue

The training will be held at the Tech For Development Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

Accommodation & Airport Transfer

Arranged upon request.For reservations contact the Training Officer:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179

Tailor-Made

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our T4D Training Centre or at a convenient location.

Payment

Payment should be transferred to the T4D account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected].

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