Advanced MS PowerPoint Training Course

This programme is designed to enhance participants' public speaking abilities through hands-on exercises grounded in relevant theoretical principles.

It caters to a broad audience, with a particular focus on conference speakers and individuals who regularly present at team meetings.

This course is designed for individuals who wish to enhance their efficiency in PowerPoint slide creation and gain foundational knowledge of effective presentation techniques.

This course is specifically designed for sales teams. It emphasizes utilizing PowerPoint's capabilities to support the sales process, including effective data presentation, avoiding overly cluttered slides, and identifying key focal points for a sales deck.

Objective:

Enhancing the capability to prepare engaging presentations using PowerPoint and other relevant tools

Target Audience:

Sales representatives, consultants, research and teaching staff, managers, teachers, corporate employees, SMEs, and public institution personnel who need to present to groups and capture their interest

"High-Impact Communication Skills" is 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 program 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, utilizing 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

Companies such as 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 from pitching • Successfully negotiate the best deals • Build shareholder value, year on year... then you need our influencing programme

This course provides the expertise needed to effectively communicate financial data (figures) using PowerPoint, going beyond basic presentation techniques. You will learn to deliver financial information with a higher level of professionalism.

In this instructor-led, live training in Norway, participants will learn how to prepare and deliver a convincing PowerPoint presentation. From technical preparation to skillful delivery, each essential point is covered in this interactive workshop.

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

• Apply the right mindset for delivering a powerful and convincing presentation.
• Practice effective communication techniques to enhance a presentation.
• Prepare PowerPoint slides that complement and strengthen a presentation.
• Create a connection with the audience that facilitates trust and enables the sale of an idea, proposal, product or service.

In this instructor-led, live training in Norway, participants will learn how to prepare and deliver a convincing PowerPoint presentation. From technical preparation to skillful delivery, each essential point is covered in this interactive workshop.

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

• Apply the right mindset for delivering a powerful and convincing presentation.
• Practice effective communication techniques to enhance a presentation.
• Prepare PowerPoint slides that complement and strengthen a presentation.
• Create a connection with the audience that facilitates trust and enables the sale of an idea, proposal, product or service.

Target Audience

This course is designed for staff members who need to be thoroughly prepared to deliver presentations:

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

Course Format

The learning experience combines:

• Facilitated discussions
• Delegate presentations – accompanied by comprehensive feedback

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

• Plan and structure an effective presentation
• Properly prepare themselves for that presentation
• Deliver that presentation with confidence
• Effectively utilize various visual aids to create an engaging presentation
• Handle different types of people they may encounter during their presentations

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this 2-day course, participants will be able to:

• Gain a deeper understanding of the key elements that ensure effective public speaking and delivery.
• Develop techniques to cultivate high-level capabilities in conveying ideas to diverse audiences of any size.
• Apply learned strategies to enhance confidence, influence, and persuasion skills.
• Appreciate the value of public speaking skills for both personal and professional growth.

Teaching Methodologies:

• Instructor-led training
• Role-playing exercises
• Games focused on personality and confidence building
• Return demonstrations and actual delivery of ideas in a public forum

The criteria for evaluating the best performers are as follows:

Mastery of the Subject = 30%

Complexity of Delivery = 20%

Originality of Content = 15%

Effective Flow of Idea = 15%

Clarity of Materials = 10%

Personal Delivery and Confidence = 10%

1. Course Objectives:
   • Upon completion of this 2-day course, participants will:
   1. Develop a deeper understanding of the key elements that ensure effective public speaking and delivery.
   2. Build techniques to foster high-level capabilities in delivering ideas to diverse audiences, regardless of size.
   3. Apply learnings to boost confidence, influence, and persuasion abilities.
   4. Appreciate the importance of public speaking skills in individual personal and professional development.
2. Course Specifics:
   • Target Group Size: 15-20 participants
   • Daily Duration: 7 hours + 1-hour lunch break
   • Setup: Classroom and Presentation Environment
3. Methodologies:
   • Instructor-led training
   • Role-playing exercises
   • Personality and confidence-building games
   • Return demonstrations and actual public delivery of ideas
4. Required Hardware and Equipment
   • Projector
   • Additional laptop for Day 2 presentations
   • Whiteboard with writing materials
   • Note-taking supplies for participants
   • Sound system/lapel microphone
   • Large building blocks/Lego sets
   • Chocolates and other tokens for activities
   • Certificate of Achievement/Completion
   • Prizes for top performers (3 prizes)