Communication And Presentation Skills Training
INTRODUCTION
Mastering communication and presentation skills is essential for success in both professional and personal settings. Our Communication and Presentation Skills Training course is designed to equip participants with the techniques and confidence needed to communicate effectively and deliver impactful presentations. Whether you are engaging with colleagues, clients, or stakeholders, effective communication is the cornerstone of building strong relationships and achieving organizational goals. This comprehensive training program covers a wide range of communication methods, from face-to-face interactions to written correspondence. Participants will learn how to tailor their presentations to suit the target audience, utilize verbal and non-verbal communication to maintain audience attention and develop effective listening skills. The course also emphasizes the importance of visual aids, such as slides and videos, in enhancing presentations. By the end of this course, participants will be able to create engaging presentations, communicate their message clearly, and connect with their audience on a deeper level.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of this Communication and Presentation Skills Training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the importance of effective presentations.
- Prepare presentations tailored to their target audience.
- Use verbal communication techniques to maintain audience attention.
- Apply active listening skills.
- Develop an awareness of the importance of non-verbal communication.
- Collect data and draw conclusions through reports.
- Design and utilize visual aids for presentations.
- Use videos effectively in presentations.
- Evaluate presentations using a communications checklist.
DURATION
5 Days
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This Communication and Presentation Skills Training course is beneficial for staff in middle or top management who are interested in improving their communication skills with fellow employees, peers, and directors.
COURSE OUTLINE
Effective Communication
- Importance of Self-Awareness
- First Impressions
- Techniques of Communication
- Styles of Communication
- Personal Communication Style
- Rapport Building
- Visual, Audio, and Kinesthetic Communication Styles
- Effective Questioning and Listening Skills
- External Tools in Communication
- Challenges of Effective Communication
- Importance of Communication
- Communication Process
- Business Communication
- Effective Emails and Memos
Understanding the Audience
- The Power of Listening
- Communication Skills
- Non-Verbal Communication
- Research and Reports Presentation
- Communication in Meetings
Presentation Skills
- Presenter's Look, Eye Contact, Gestures, and Posture
- Tonal Variety
- Energetic Speaking
- Visual Presentation
Presentation Delivery
- Central Message
- Utilization of the Mind Map
- Brainstorming Presentation
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Practice and Delivery of Presentation
Feedback and Presentation Evaluation
GENERAL NOTES
- This course is delivered by seasoned trainers with extensive professional experience.
- Training includes a mix of practical activities, theoretical knowledge, group work, and case studies.
- Participants receive comprehensive training manuals and additional reference materials.
- A certificate is awarded upon successful course completion.
- Tailor-made courses to meet specific organizational needs are available. Contact us at training@skillsforafrica.org for more information.
- The training will be conducted at the Skills for Africa Training Institute in Nairobi, Kenya.
- The training fee covers tuition, materials, lunch, and the training venue. Accommodation and airport transfer can be arranged upon request.
- Payment should be made to our bank account before the training starts, and proof of payment sent to: training@skillsforafrica.org.