Presentation and Public Speaking Skills
Design and deliver presentations that inform, persuade and hold attention.
- 3 days
- Classroom · Live virtual · In-house
- Afriskora Certificate of Completion
Course overview
This practical course helps participants plan presentations, design clear slides, manage nerves, use their voice and body language, and handle questions, with recorded practice and individual feedback.
Who should attend
- Managers and professionals who present
- Sales and business development staff
- Technical experts
- Anyone who wants more confidence speaking
What you will be able to do
- Structure presentations for impact
- Design clear, simple slides
- Manage nerves and project confidence
- Use voice and body language effectively
- Handle questions calmly
Course outline
Module 1Planning
- • Audience and purpose
- • Structure
- • Openings and closings
- • Storytelling
Module 2Design and delivery
- • Slide design
- • Voice and body language
- • Managing nerves
- • Recorded practice
Module 3Questions and practice
- • Handling questions
- • Virtual presentations
- • Final presentations
- • Feedback
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Presentation and Public Speaking Skills course?
The course runs for 3 days. Daily start and finish times are confirmed in your joining instructions. Live virtual sessions cover the same programme.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. Every participant who completes the course receives an Afriskora Certificate of Completion with a unique code that employers can verify online.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. We can run it at your premises or online for your team, on dates that suit you, and adapt examples and case studies to your sector.
How do I book and pay?
Request dates and we'll send available sessions and a quote. Bookings are confirmed by invoice and paid by EFT. South African clients can include the course in their Workplace Skills Plan.
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