Speak with Confidence

Advanced Presentation & Communication Skills Programme

For Students & professionals

Master the art of delivering powerful presentations in any academic, professional, or public setting

📅 Course Details

• Format: Live online with interactive teaching and live practice

• Schedule: Every Friday (4–9 PM UK ) for 4 weeks

• Bimonthly Intake: October, December, February, April, June, August

• Total Duration: 20 hours (5 hours each week)

• Levels Covered: Intermediate to Advanced (Open to Students & Professionals)

• Fee: £390

• Certificate: Awarded upon completion

🌍 Who This Course Is For

This programme is suitable for anyone who needs to communicate and present professionally, including:

• Staff members delivering presentations at work, internal meetings, or corporate pitches

• Nursing, medical, or allied health students presenting projects or providing clinical handovers during placements

• Researchers presenting papers at academic or industry conferences

• Engineering students or professionals explaining designs, technical solutions, or project updates to technical and non-technical audiences

• Management or business students pitching strategies, marketing campaigns, or business plans

• Educators and trainers delivering teaching sessions, workshops, or CPD training

• Postgraduate students defending a thesis or dissertation in an oral exam

• Professionals preparing for industry exhibitions, client briefings, or funding pitches

🎯 Learning Outcomes

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

🗓️ Weekly Breakdown

• 📖 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

📚 What You’ll Learn in Detail

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

✅ What You’ll Gain

• The ability to deliver presentations at a professional, conference-ready standard

• Clear, confident English-speaking skills for academic and professional contexts

• Techniques to communicate effectively in exams, oral defences, and training delivery

• Confidence to present in front of diverse, multidisciplinary audiences

• Experience delivering in a supportive, feedback-driven environment

📜 Certificate of Completion

On completion, you’ll receive an official certificate confirming 20 hours of training — ideal for your CV, portfolio, or university application.

📥 Ready to Join?

Spaces are limited. Book your place today and take the first step toward mastering your presentation and communication skills.

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