Public Speaking & Presentation Skills: Foundation Programme

Course Introduction

Over five focused days, this foundation-level course takes Public Speaking & Presentation Skills out of the textbook and into the reality of media, stakeholder and corporate communication. Participants work through regional case material, structured exercises and peer discussion, leaving with methods they can apply on their next working day.

Training Objectives

• 01Describe how Public Speaking & Presentation Skills is defined, governed and measured in international practice
• 02Work through typical situations in media, stakeholder and corporate communication using structured Public Speaking & Presentation Skills techniques
• 03Recognise common risks, errors and non-conformities linked to Public Speaking & Presentation Skills — and how to prevent them
• 04Choose the right indicators and records to monitor Public Speaking & Presentation Skills over time
• 05Translate the course learning into a realistic plan agreed with your line manager

What You Will Take Away

• A ready-to-use template pack for daily work
• A checklist of common pitfalls and how to avoid them
• Benchmarks and KPIs to track your own results

Who Should Attend

• Communication & PR Officers
• Marketing & Media Teams
• Executive Assistants Handling Media
• Government Relations Officers

Prerequisites: No prior specialist knowledge is required.

Training Methodology

The programme builds understanding step by step: short concept sessions, guided demonstrations and simple exercises, followed by a daily recap so nothing is left behind. Case material and examples are drawn from media, stakeholder and corporate communication.

Day-by-Day Programme (5 Days)

• Day 1
  Foundations and context

  Key terms, roles and the regulatory background behind Public Speaking & Presentation Skills, with examples from media, stakeholder and corporate communication.

• Day 2
  Methods and standards in depth

  A detailed look at frameworks, codes and decision methods used in Public Speaking & Presentation Skills.

• Day 3
  Practical workshop day

  Group exercises and simulations that put Public Speaking & Presentation Skills techniques to work.

• Day 4
  Case-study day

  Real-world cases, failure analysis and improvement options related to Public Speaking & Presentation Skills.

• Day 5
  Action plan and assessment

  Review, individual action plans and a short assessment to confirm readiness to apply Public Speaking & Presentation Skills.

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