Programme outline
This programme offers an increase in participants’ understanding of the power of the presenter and of their own ability to present powerfully. They will learn to enjoy the challenge and experience of presenting to a live audience. The programme helps participants decide whether or not to work with PowerPoint and to rely on their own resources.

Who should attend?
Those who have already attended a basic presentation training course. Participants should have some experience of live presenting and be committed to improving their performance on the public platform. They should also be interested in exploring their own creativity and be open to new ideas. 

Pre-course
Personal objectives should be identified before attending the programme.

Learning method
The programme is flexible and designed to be adapted to the requirements of the participants, who should have their own objectives.

Programme content

Session 1 - introduction
Objectives for the course
Identifying specific areas we want to address during the course
Session 2 - live on camera
Participants' personal introductions to camera
Debrief and discuss
Session 3 - what do they know?
Recap on the "nuts and bolts" of preparing a presentation - research & structure
Getting your message across - making it memorable
Use of mind maps and cue cards
Recap on the skills and techniques of presenting
Giving constructive feedback
Session 4 - bring out the old
Each participant delivers a short presentation they already know, recorded on camera
Replay and review
Session 5 - performance and rapport
How to achieve the maximum effect
Session 6 - reading from scripts and autocue
Managing PowerPoint
Session 7 - improvised piece to camera
Replay and review
Session 8 - relaxation and breathing exercises
Voice projection
Session 9 - preparation time and final presentations
Feedback and analysis
Session 10 - review of course
Action plans