Advanced MS PowerPoint Training Course

This course aims to enhance participants' public speaking abilities through practical exercises underpinned by relevant theory.

It is designed for everyone, particularly conference speakers and those who present in team meetings.

This course is designed for anyone looking to work more efficiently in PowerPoint when creating slides and to learn the fundamentals of delivering presentations.

This course is designed specifically for sales teams. It focuses on harnessing PowerPoint's capabilities to support the sales process—covering how to present data effectively, avoid over-cluttering slides, and identify what truly matters in a sales presentation.

Objective:

Enhancing the ability to craft compelling presentations using PowerPoint and other tools.

Target Audience:

Sales representatives, consultants, research and teaching staff, managers, teachers, corporate employees, SMEs, and public institutions for whom the challenge is to stand before a group, engage them, and spark genuine interest.

"High-Impact Communication Skills", designed to equip participants with the essential tools for clear, confident, and influential communication. In today's business environment, the ability to convey ideas effectively is paramount. This training addresses two of the most critical aspects of professional communication: mastering interpersonal skills and delivering powerful public presentations.

The programme takes a holistic approach, beginning with foundational communication principles and then moving to a dedicated module on overcoming the fear of public speaking. Participants will then learn practical, actionable techniques to structure and deliver compelling presentations. The entire learning experience is underpinned by the principles of Emotional Intelligence, empowering participants to communicate with greater empathy, awareness, and impact.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Apply practical techniques for clearer, more empathetic, and objective interpersonal communication.
• Implement proven strategies to manage public speaking anxiety and project confidence.
• Structure a compelling presentation with a clear opening, logical flow, and memorable conclusion.
• Deliver presentations in an engaging manner, utilising effective body language and vocal variety.
• Identify the core principles of Emotional Intelligence and use them to build stronger professional relationships.
• Develop a personal action plan to continue fostering their communication and presentation skills.

Pfizer, Hewlett Packard, DellEMC and VMware have benefited from this programme, developing a better balance in their influencing style and demonstrating a resilient response to challenges in the workplace. If you want to: • Create high-performing work teams • Consistently win contracts through effective pitching • Successfully negotiate the best deals • Build shareholder value, year on year... then our influencing programme is for you.

This course will equip you with the knowledge to present financial information (numbers) in PowerPoint, going beyond mere presentation skills. You'll learn how to convey financial data in a more professional manner.

In this instructor-led, live training in New Zealand, participants will learn how to prepare and deliver a compelling PowerPoint presentation. From technical preparation to skilled delivery, every essential aspect is covered in this interactive workshop.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Adopt the right mindset for delivering a powerful and persuasive presentation.
• Apply effective communication techniques to enhance a presentation.
• Prepare PowerPoint slides that complement and strengthen the overall message.
• Build a connection with the audience that fosters trust and enables the successful pitching of an idea, proposal, product or service.

In this instructor-led, live training in New Zealand, participants will learn how to prepare and deliver a compelling PowerPoint presentation. From technical preparation to confident delivery, every essential element is covered in this interactive workshop.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Adopt the right mindset to deliver a powerful and persuasive presentation.
• Apply effective communication techniques to enhance their presentation impact.
• Create PowerPoint slides that complement and reinforce their message.
• Build a genuine connection with the audience that fosters trust and enables the successful sale of an idea, proposal, product, or service.

Audience

Staff who need to be fully prepared to deliver presentations:

• To their teams
• To clients
• To other internal audiences within the company
• To external audiences outside the company

Course Format

A blend of:

• Facilitated discussions
• Delegate presentations – with comprehensive feedback

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Prepare and structure an effective presentation
• Prepare themselves adequately for the presentation
• Deliver the presentation with confidence
• Utilise a range of visual aids that presenters may choose to create an engaging and stimulating presentation
• Effectively handle the different types of people they are likely to encounter during their presentations

Course Objectives: 

By the end of this two-day course, participants will be able to: 

• Develop a deeper understanding of the key elements that ensure effective public speaking and delivery.
• Build techniques to confidently deliver ideas to diverse audiences, regardless of group size.
• Apply learned strategies to enhance confidence, influence, and persuasion skills.
• Recognise the importance of public speaking skills in both personal and professional development.

Methodologies:

• Instructor-led training
• Role-playing activities
• Personality and confidence-building games
• Return demonstrations and actual delivery of ideas in a public forum

Criteria for Best Performers:

Originality of Content = 15%

Complexity of Delivery = 20%

Effective Flow of Ideas = 15%

Mastery of the Subject = 30%

Clarity of Materials = 10%

Personal Delivery and Confidence = 10%

1. Course Objectives:
   • Upon completion of this two-day course, participants will be able to:
     1. Develop a deeper understanding of the key elements that ensure effective public speaking and delivery.
     2. Build techniques that foster high-level capabilities in presenting ideas to diverse audiences, regardless of group size.
     3. Apply learnings to enhance confidence, influence, and persuasion skills.
     4. Appreciate the vital role of public speaking in both personal and professional development.
2. Specific Details:
   • Target Group Size: 15–20 participants
   • Total Daily Duration: 7 hours plus a 1-hour lunch break
   • Setting: Classroom and Presentation Format
3. Methodologies:
   • Instructor-led training
   • Role-playing exercises
   • Personality and confidence-building games
   • Return demonstrations and actual delivery of ideas in a public forum
4. Required Hardware and Equipment
   • Projector
   • Extra laptop for Day 2 presentations
   • Whiteboard with writing materials
   • Writing supplies for participants
   • Sound system and lapel microphone
   • Large building blocks or Lego sets
   • Chocolates and other tokens for activities
   • Certificates of achievement or completion
   • Prizes for top performers (3 prizes)