The Business Presentation and Public Speaking in the Public Sector  short  course  provides  you  with  the  skills  and  insights to  communicate  more  effectively  as  part  of  your  organisation or public department’s strategy for visibility, profitability and industry leadership. During this course, you will learn how to set yourself apart by focusing on designing and delivering concise and informative presentations, speaking confidently and communicating (interacting) more effectively, and evaluating the impact and success of your presentations. You will also come to understand the nature and dynamics of various types of presentations and learn to make use of the Story Strategy method.

After successfully completing this course, you will be able to
• design and deliver basic presentations concisely
• design and deliver informative presentations clearly
• speak confidently with appropriate rate, projection, movement, and vocal variety
• communicate and interact more effectively
• understand the nature and dynamics of various types of presentations
• effectively prepare presentations
• deliver presentations effectively
• evaluate the impact and success of presentations
• utilise the story strategy methodology of presentation and speeches, and
• overcome stage fright by managing physical symptoms.

The course consist of:

Module 1
• Preparation
• Planning the presentation
• Adult learning
• Content and structure
• Presentation aids
• Rehearsal

Module 2
• Stage fright

Module 3
• The presentation
• Body language
• Effective communication
• Managing the audience
• Voice modulation
• Questions and answers
• Audience involvement techniques
• Personal power
• Practice, practice, practice!
• Formulating a personal action plan

Module 4
• Story strategy
• Outline of story strategy