Advanced Presentation & Communication Skills Programme

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Design professional, engaging, and high-impact presentation slides

• Deliver research papers, case studies, training sessions, and conference talks with authority

• Speak confidently and clearly in English, even if it’s not your first language

• Communicate ideas effectively in exams, assessments, and oral defences

• Structure and present complex information for different audiences and disciplines

• Use AI tools (optional) to help prepare scripts, prompts, and talking points

• Manage audience questions, panel discussions, and unexpected challenges professionally

• Present across academic, corporate, healthcare, engineering, management, and public sectors

• 📖 Week 1: High-Impact Presentations — From Planning to Design

  • Analysing your audience and defining your presentation goals

  • Slide design mastery: clarity, simplicity, and visual impact

  • Using visuals, charts, and infographics to enhance understanding

  • Integrating AI as a support tool for scriptwriting and brainstorming

  • Practice: Building a short, professional slide deck in your own subject area

  🧠 Week 2: English Speaking & Communication Skills for Presenters

  • Speaking clearly and confidently in English for academic and professional contexts

  • Improving pronunciation, fluency, and intonation

  • Using pauses, emphasis, and pacing for maximum impact

  • Adapting spoken language for technical, academic, and non-specialist audiences

  • Live practice: Delivering a short spoken segment with feedback on language and delivery

  ✍️ Week 3: Presenting Complex Content & Handling Questions

  • Turning research papers, technical projects, or case studies into engaging presentations

  • Structuring for clarity: introductions, main points, and conclusions

  • Managing Q&A sessions and handling difficult or unexpected questions

  • Communicating under pressure — exams, viva voce, or professional assessments

  • Role-play: Delivering a challenging section of your presentation with audience interaction

  📌 Week 4: Advanced Delivery Skills & Professional Presence

  • Mastering body language, gestures, and stage presence

  • Connecting with your audience — both in person and online

  • Managing nerves and performing under pressure

  • Final presentation: delivering a full talk (research, training, or case study) with personalised feedback

  • Certificate presentation and individual development plan

Part 1: Slide Creation & Visual Storytelling

• Professional presentation design techniques

• Data visualisation for academic and professional contexts

• Avoiding design pitfalls and common errors

Part 2: English Public Speaking Skills

• Pronunciation and clarity improvement techniques

• Expanding vocabulary for academic and professional delivery

• Using advanced connectors, transitions, and persuasive language

Part 3: Structuring & Delivering Content

• Frameworks for lectures, training, and conference talks

• Storytelling techniques for case studies and research papers

• Engaging openings and memorable conclusions

Part 4: AI Tools for Preparation

• Using AI to create speaking prompts, outlines, and scenarios

• Editing AI output to suit your authentic delivery style

• Ethical considerations when using AI in academic or professional contexts

Part 5: Confidence & Presence

• Voice projection and energy control

• Adapting for large audiences vs. small groups

• Staying composed during challenging interactions