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Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Training 1 day

Master the art of confident communication with our Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Training. Learn to speak clearly, engage your audience, and deliver impactful presentations. Perfect for professionals, leaders, and educators looking to enhance their public speaking skills!

Available as an open course at venues across the UK, or as bespoke in-house training tailored to your organisation.

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"This training course was amazing. I have taken so much away from it. The trainer was great and always had my attention. The course will assist my future development greatly." - Craig Bramley, Mirus IT Solutions Ltd
Quality Training
Established 1997
6 CPD Hours
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Course Overview

What is Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Training?

The Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Training course equips you with a structured method for delivering impactful speeches and presentations to any size audience. The course is built around three core qualities that define effective public speaking: clarity, so your audience understands every idea you express; rationality, so they have good reason to believe what you say; and positivity, so they leave feeling engaged rather than passive or sceptical.

The morning session covers the foundations of confident delivery. You will learn how to choose words precisely, use clear communication techniques to eliminate ambiguity, and control posture, gestures and facial expression to reinforce your message. A significant part of the morning focuses on planning and structuring your talk so that it flows logically, whether through chronological order, a problem-solution format or a cause-and-effect structure. Unlike broader workplace communication training, this course focuses exclusively on the craft of speaking in front of an audience, from small team briefings to large conference rooms.

The afternoon turns to the more challenging aspects of live presenting: handling difficult questions, managing disruptive or hostile audience members through a proven six-step method, and keeping a room engaged when attention is flagging. You will learn to read audience reactions and respond without losing composure or control of the room. The training also covers techniques for generating positive emotions deliberately, drawing on the same principles that underpin effective assertive communication in high-pressure situations.

Throughout the day, delegates practise with short presentations and receive direct feedback from the trainer. By the close of the course you will have a practical toolkit for speaking confidently in any professional context, from team briefings and project updates to formal stakeholder presentations and conference talks. Many delegates find that the skills gained here complement and reinforce the broader leadership and management abilities they use every day.

Core Skills

The Key Skills Covered

This course is built around six practical skill sets that together define a confident, effective public speaker. Developing each one will help you deliver clearer, more compelling presentations in any professional setting.

  1. 1

    Speaking with Clear Purpose

    Every great presentation begins with a precise intention. You will learn to define exactly what you want your audience to understand, believe or do by the end of your talk, and then structure every word, example and argument around that single purpose.

  2. 2

    Precise Word Choice

    Vague language creates confusion; precise language creates clarity. You will practise selecting words that leave no room for misinterpretation, tailoring vocabulary to your audience's level of knowledge, and using affirmative language that directs attention towards your key message.

  3. 3

    Vocal Delivery and Tone

    Your voice is your primary instrument. You will learn how to use pace, volume, pitch and emphasis to project confidence, hold your audience's attention and make key points memorable. Practical exercises cover techniques for managing a nervous or monotone delivery.

  4. 4

    Purposeful Body Language

    Non-verbal signals communicate before you speak a word. You will learn how to use posture, eye contact, gesture and facial expression to reinforce your message, project authority and build rapport with an audience of any size.

  5. 5

    Structuring Your Presentation

    A well-structured talk is far easier to follow and far more likely to be remembered. You will practise three proven structural frameworks: chronological order, problem-solution and cause-and-effect, and learn how to select the right format for each topic and audience.

  6. 6

    Managing Audience Emotions

    Audiences are not passive. You will learn to read the emotional state of a room, respond appropriately when interest drops or tension rises, and use deliberate language and delivery techniques to generate the positive, receptive atmosphere in which your message lands most effectively.

Who Is This Course For?

Who Should Attend This Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Training Course?

Designed for professionals at all levels who need to speak with clarity and confidence in front of any audience.

Managers and Team Leaders

Gain the confidence to address your team, run effective meetings and present updates to senior stakeholders.

Sales and Business Development

Deliver persuasive client pitches, product presentations and proposals that hold attention and win commitment.

Trainers and Educators

Develop the delivery skills to facilitate engaging group sessions and hold a room of learners from start to finish.

Professionals Who Present Publicly

Build the structured approach and emotional control needed to speak confidently at conferences, panels and events.

Also valuable for trainers and facilitators who lead group workshops, sales professionals who pitch to clients, and executives who address stakeholders, boards or large conferences.

Course Agenda

Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Training Course Details

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Day 1 • Morning • The foundations of confident public speaking

Establish what makes a great speaker, develop your purposeful approach, and master the language, voice and body language techniques that ensure your message lands clearly with any audience.

We open by establishing the three qualities that define every effective public speaker: clarity, so your audience understands precisely what you mean; rationality, so they have sound reasons to agree with your message; and positivity, so they respond with enthusiasm and goodwill rather than scepticism or resistance. Understanding how these three qualities interact gives you a framework for evaluating and improving every talk you give.
A presentation without a clear purpose drifts; one with a precise purpose compels. You will learn how to define the single most important thing you want your audience to understand, believe or do, and how to use that intention as an organising principle for every element of your talk, from the opening sentence to the closing call to action.
Clarity in a presentation goes beyond choosing simple words. You will learn how to construct sentences that are easy to follow at listening speed rather than reading speed, how to signpost transitions between sections so the audience always knows where they are, and how to check for and respond to signs of confusion before they become disengagement.
Word choice has a direct effect on how an audience receives your message. This session covers the difference between precise and vague language, the impact of affirmative versus negative framing, and how to tailor vocabulary to the level and expectations of your specific audience. You will practise rewriting common vague phrases into language that creates a clear mental picture in the listener's mind.
Vocal variety is one of the most powerful tools available to a speaker, and one of the most neglected. You will explore how pace, pitch, volume and emphasis work together to convey confidence, authority and sincerity. Practical exercises help you identify and correct common problems such as a monotone delivery, rising intonation at the end of statements, or speaking too quickly when nervous.
Research consistently shows that non-verbal signals carry a significant proportion of a communication's total impact. You will learn how posture, movement, gesture, facial expression and eye contact affect an audience's perception of your confidence and credibility. The session covers how to use the physical space you occupy to project authority, and how to avoid the unconscious habits that undermine an otherwise strong message.
A disorganised talk, no matter how well delivered, loses its audience. You will practise three proven structural frameworks: chronological order (ideal for narratives and case studies), problem-solution (ideal for persuasive presentations), and cause-and-effect (ideal for analytical or explanatory talks). You will learn how to select the right structure for each topic and how to use signposting language to guide your audience through it clearly.
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Day 1 • Afternoon • Handling questions, managing emotions and engaging your audience

Develop the skills to handle difficult questions, manage your own emotional state under pressure, and actively shape the emotional experience of your audience so they remain engaged and receptive throughout.

Q&A sessions are where many presenters lose the confidence they built during their main talk. You will learn a six-step method for receiving, processing and answering difficult questions calmly and credibly. The method covers how to buy thinking time without appearing evasive, how to answer the question behind the question, and how to redirect when a question is off-topic or unanswerable.
Occasionally an audience member will challenge your position aggressively or seek to undermine your credibility. You will practise a structured approach for maintaining composure in these situations, separating the person from the point they are making, and responding in a way that is firm, fair and that retains the goodwill of the broader audience. The focus is on de-escalation and control, not confrontation.
The emotional state of a speaker is immediately perceptible to an audience. You will learn techniques for managing the physical symptoms of anxiety before and during a presentation, including controlled breathing, physical grounding and cognitive reframing. You will also explore how to use the energy of nervous anticipation positively, channelling it into enthusiasm and presence rather than allowing it to manifest as visible tension or hesitation.
An audience's emotional state is not fixed; it shifts in response to what you say and how you say it. You will learn how to read a room, identify when the mood is shifting negatively, and use deliberate language patterns and delivery choices to guide your audience back towards engagement and receptivity. This is one of the most advanced and transferable skills a public speaker can develop.
When an audience becomes overwhelmed or confused, they disengage and your message is lost. You will learn how to recognise the early signs of cognitive overload, and how to respond with techniques that simplify, recap and refocus attention without losing the thread of your presentation. The session covers pacing strategies and the use of clear examples and analogies to bring complex ideas within reach.
Boredom is the enemy of persuasion. You will learn how to identify when an audience is disengaging and what specific techniques bring their attention back. These include strategic use of questions, unexpected examples, changes in pace or volume, and inviting brief participation. You will also learn how to structure your content proactively so that boredom is less likely to arise in the first place.
The most memorable and persuasive presentations leave an audience feeling energised, optimistic or inspired. You will learn how to deliberately create these positive emotional responses through the stories you tell, the language you use and the personal conviction you project. This session draws on psychological principles of emotional contagion and the role of enthusiasm in building audience trust and openness.
A structured open Q&A session gives delegates the opportunity to raise any questions about the course content, share observations from the practice exercises, and receive specific guidance from the trainer on situations they face in their own professional context.
Each delegate delivers one or more short presentations during the afternoon and receives detailed, constructive feedback from the trainer. These exercises are designed to be low-pressure and highly instructive: the focus is on identifying two or three specific habits to change and giving each delegate a clear and achievable direction for improvement.
The course closes with a structured review of every skill covered during the day. Each delegate completes a personal action plan identifying the specific changes they will make to their next presentation, and leaves with a summary of the course frameworks and techniques for ongoing reference.

Availability and Pricing

Delivery Options

Choose the delivery format that best fits your schedule and team.

All options deliver the same high-quality content.

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Open Course

£475 +VAT

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Join scheduled courses at venues across the UK including London, Birmingham, Manchester & more.

  • Venues across the UK
  • 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
  • Tea and coffee from 8:45 am
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Bespoke In-House

£2250+VAT

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We come to you. Training delivered at your premises, tailored to your team's specific needs.

  • Your premises or online
  • Tailored to your organisation
  • Dates to suit your schedule
  • We can train in your timezone
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All Our Training Includes

Full 1 day of expert training delivered by an experienced trainer
CPD-endorsed course: 6 CPD training hours (plus 2-3 additional hours via post-course online learning)
Full digital interactive course notes
Official training certificate
Access to free additional training material via our post-course portal
3 months of free telephone coaching while you implement your learning

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You can book directly online via our course dates page, call us on 020 3856 3037, or make an enquiry and we will call you back. We accept payment by BACS, cheque or credit card. Once booked, you will receive a confirmation email with full joining instructions.
Yes. We can deliver this course exclusively for your team at your premises or online, on dates to suit you. Bespoke in-house training is priced per day rather than per delegate, making it cost-effective for groups of four or more. We can also tailor the content to address your organisation's specific challenges.
Delegates come from a wide range of industries and roles. Common attendees include managers and team leaders who need to address their teams and senior stakeholders, sales and business development professionals who present to clients, trainers and educators who facilitate groups, and professionals who speak at conferences, panels or public events. No prior formal presentation training is required; the course is designed to be equally valuable for those who are new to presenting and those who present regularly but want to improve their impact.
Stage fright is addressed directly on this course. You will learn that nervousness is a normal physiological response and that it can be channelled positively rather than suppressed. The training covers practical techniques for managing your emotional state before stepping in front of an audience, including controlled breathing, physical grounding and cognitive reframing. You will also practise in a supportive group environment during the course, building the confidence that comes from real experience in a low-stakes setting.
Many presentation courses focus primarily on slide design or content structure. This training addresses the full spectrum of successful public speaking: the clarity of your message, the rational structure of your argument, and the positive emotional experience of your audience. Particular attention is given to the often-overlooked skills of managing audience emotions, handling hostile questioners, and re-engaging a room when interest is declining. The result is a rounded skill set that works whether you are speaking to five people or five hundred, and whether you have slides or not.
Yes. The course includes structured practice exercises in which delegates deliver short presentations and receive detailed, constructive feedback from the trainer. This practical application is central to the learning process: it enables you to identify and correct specific habits, such as filler words, weak posture or unclear structure, in a safe and supportive environment. You will leave with a clear and specific action plan for your next presentation.
The course covers a broad range of presentation contexts, from team briefings and progress updates to formal conference talks, persuasive pitches and stakeholder presentations. The underlying principles of clarity, structure and positive audience engagement apply across all these formats. You will also learn how to adapt your approach based on audience size, level of subject knowledge and emotional state, so the skills transfer directly to the specific situations you face.
Yes, the training is highly interactive. Sessions include group discussions, exercises, case studies and individual action planning. The trainer actively teaches expert content rather than simply facilitating discussion, so delegates leave with structured knowledge they can apply immediately. The style is engaging and practical throughout.
Open courses run from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Delegates are welcome to arrive from 8:45 am; tea and coffee are available from that time. The course includes mid-morning and mid-afternoon breaks plus a lunch break.

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  1. 1 Course Overview
  2. 2 Key Skills
  3. 3 Who Should Attend
  4. 4 Course Agenda
  5. 5 Delivery Options
  6. 6 Upcoming Dates
  7. 7 FAQs

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"The content of the course was very good with lots of thought-provoking topics, eg use of words, dealing with conflict, planning and prioritising. There was lots of material to cover but the trainer covered it at a good speed with lots of small sessions of thinking time. Writing our own action plan was a great idea as much more likely to focus on what is important to us."

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Centerplate UK

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"Training course content was excellent, a lot of learning styles, formulas to put into use within the work place and in my personal life. Trainer's presentation was excellent. Easy to follow, I like the training motivation provided. "

Shelley White

Employ Recruitment UK Ltd

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"Excellent use of time, useful models and tips. Easy to implement in day to day activities. The trainer's presentation had a perfect amount of visual, paper presentation. No boring PowerPoint or slideshows."

Thiag Kumarasamy

European Space Agency

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