Presentation Skills Online Training Course

CPD Approved
Presentation Skills
For me
For teams
  • 100% online training

  • Start when you like

  • Learn on any device (desktop, mobile or tablet)

  • Instant assessment and result

  • Train teams of all sizes

  • Bulk discounts starting at 10% off 10 courses

  • Learn on any device (desktop, mobile or tablet)

£30 +VAT

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Includes a 10% discount for 10+ courses

Being able to present both yourself and your business effectively is a skill that everyone needs to learn at some point in their lives. This Presentation Skills course is designed to give anyone required to do a presentation the basic knowledge in order to be able to present concisely and effectively through good writing, practice and performance.

The course explains how to use preparation methods to your advantage, calm your nerves and give your presentation in the most impactful and memorable way possible. 

This course was last audited on: 10th Feb 2023
  • Developed by business professionals
  • Accredited by CPD
  • Fully online course and assessment with no time limits
  • Full audio voiceover
  • Approximate Duration: 1-2 hours
  • Same day digital certificate. Printed certificate posted the next working day

Aims of the course

By the end of this course, learners will:

  • Understand how to structure and write a great presentation.
  • Be aware of the different types of presentation aids and how to use them effectively.
  • Understand the need for practice, preparation and review.
  • Know how to calm nerves and stay in control.
  • Know how to act while presenting, including starting and finishing the presentation and answering questions.
  • Be aware of the importance of language and assertiveness.
  • Understand the importance of body language and physical presence.


Certification

CPD Approved

All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

On successful completion of the course you will be sent a quality assured certificate through the post the next working day. This can be used to provide evidence for compliance and audit. 


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If you wish to try this course then register for a demo by clicking the 'interactive demo' button. You will be given the option to purchase and continue with your course at the end of your demo!


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Course content

ModuleDescription
1Introduction

What is a presentation, why do people give presentations, why do a presentation, benefits and potential problems.

2The Six Stages of a Presentation

Preparing for your presentation, writing your presentation, selecting your main topics, selecting supporting material, introducing yourself and your presentation, concluding your presentation, and reviewing and adapting your presentation.

3Presentation Aids

What are presentation aids, benefits of using presentation aids, tips for using presentation aids, graphs and charts, colour, physical objects and computer presentation slides.

4Preparing Yourself

Practising, preparing yourself, appearance, confidence, nerves, being assertive, staying interesting and body language.

5Doing the Presentation

Getting started, during the presentation, audience rapport, voice and pronunciation, nerves and memory, closing and questions.


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Assessment

The online assessment is taken on completion of the training material. You will be asked 15 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 80%. The answers are marked automatically so you will instantly know whether you have passed. If you don't pass don't worry! You can take the test as many times as you need with no extra charge.



Who should take this course?

This presentation skills course is suitable for anyone required to do a presentation on both a small or large scale. The course aims to help people prepare their presentation to the best of their ability and provides the adequate knowledge needed for them to give the presentation confidently and effectively. This course is suitable for learners of all levels.


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How do our courses work?

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Purchase and payment

Add your chosen course to your basket. Once you’ve added all the courses you need, follow our step-by-step checkout process where you can purchase using Debit or Credit card.

For companies ordering 5 or more courses, you’ll also be given the option to pay by invoice.

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Course access

Once you’ve completed your purchase, look out for an email containing the details you’ll need to start your training. 

If you’ve purchased a single course, we’ll send you a unique course code. You can use this to add your training to an existing account, or create a brand new one. 

Purchased multiple courses for training your team? We’ll email you all the login details you need to distribute to your staff.

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Certificate

If your delivery address is in the UK, we will send a hard copy of your certificate to your UK postal address once you’ve completed your course. Although we try to deliver your certificates as soon as possible, please allow 3-4 working days for delivery.

Don’t want to wait? You can instantly download your digital certificate as a PDF after course completion.

Additionally, please note that if your company is paying by invoice we can only issue certificates after your order has been fully paid.

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Continued support

Our friendly customer support team is happy to help at any stage of your training. Call us on 0333 006 7000 or contact support@highspeedtraining.co.uk, and we’ll do our best to answer any questions you may have. 

Additionally, have you seen our help page? It’s full of useful information to help guide you through your training experience.