Description

The Designing and Delivering Presentations eLearning course provides learners with an understanding of how to plan, develop and deliver clear and effective presentations in a workplace environment.

The course explores the different stages of preparing a presentation, from identifying its purpose and understanding the audience through to structuring content and selecting appropriate visual aids. Learners will also consider practical techniques for delivering presentations confidently, communicating key messages effectively and maintaining audience interest and engagement.

Who Should Attend?

• Employees who deliver presentations as part of their role.
• Managers, supervisors and team leaders.
• Sales, marketing and customer-facing personnel.
• Employees responsible for meetings, briefings or training sessions.
• Project and departmental personnel required to present information.
• Anyone looking to develop their presentation design and delivery skills.

What You Will Learn

• The principles of effective presentations.
• Identifying the purpose and objectives of a presentation.
• Understanding the needs and expectations of the audience.
• Researching and selecting relevant information.
• Planning and organising presentation content.
• Structuring a clear introduction, main body and conclusion.
• Identifying and communicating key messages.
• Selecting appropriate presentation methods and formats.
• Designing clear and effective presentation slides.
• Using visual aids appropriately to support the presentation.
• Avoiding overcrowded or distracting presentation materials.
• Preparing effectively before delivering a presentation.
• Using appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Developing confident presentation delivery techniques.
• Using voice, pace and body language effectively.
• Maintaining audience attention and engagement.
• Managing nerves and building presentation confidence.
• Responding appropriately to audience questions.
• Reviewing presentation performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.

Course Delivery

This course is delivered as self-directed eLearning through the ELMO learning platform.

Learners can work through the course at their own pace and can move backwards and forwards through the learning content as required. The course does not need to be completed in one sitting, allowing learners to leave and return to their training where necessary.

Interactive activities may be included throughout the course to reinforce key learning points.

Assessment

Knowledge and understanding are checked through online assessment activities. Depending on the course content, these may include multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, drag-and-drop activities and image-based questions.

A minimum score of 70% is required to successfully complete the course.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course and assessment requirements, learners will receive a UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Accredited Certificate of Training.

Course Duration

The course is self-directed and learners can progress through the content at their own pace. Completion time may therefore vary depending on the individual learner.

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