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Strategies for Developing Effective Presentation Skills

Develop your presentation skills to transform yourself from inexperienced speaker to skilled presenter.

Today's quick-paced and fluid work environment can mean fast and frequently unexpected organizational changes, greater responsibilities, and new projects and initiatives. Being a confident, polished speaker is not only necessary, but well advised in order to communicate such matters effectively and persuasively. This 3-day seminar offers presentation tips and strategies to help you develop your presentation skills and learn how to present your ideas with conviction, control and poise—and without fear. You’ll gain the specific presentation skills and direction you need to become comfortable with your own style. And you’ll receive expert advice on how to handle especially challenging situations. Most important, you’ll gain effective presentation skills by making actual presentations.

Seminar Number: 02519

5
(498 reviews)
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Who Should Attend

Everyone who needs to develop their presentation skills, speak in front of groups or sell ideas to others and has little or no presentation experience.

  •   In-Person3 Day(s)
    1.8 CEU, 18 CLP, 18 PDU, 18 PMU
  •   Live Online3 Day(s)
    1.8 CEU, 18 CLP, 18 PDU, 18 PMU
 
 
Today's quick-paced and fluid work environment can mean fast and frequently unexpected organizational changes, greater responsibilities, and new projects and initiatives. Being a confident, polished speaker is not only necessary, but well advised in order to communicate such matters effectively and persuasively. This 3-day seminar offers presentation tips and strategies to help you develop your presentation skills and learn how to present your ideas with conviction, control and poise—and without fear. You’ll gain the specific presentation skills and direction you need to become comfortable with your own style. And you’ll receive expert advice on how to handle especially challenging situations. Most important, you’ll gain effective presentation skills by making actual presentations.
  • Tailor your presentation to your audience
  • Use relaxation techniques to overcome nervousness
  • Learn how to project your voice and use pauses to dramatize your point
  • Expertly handle difficult questions and situations
  • Communicate with clarity and conviction
  • Gain confidence in your presentation skills

Balancing Verbal and Nonverbal Messages

  • Practice nonverbal impact skills to reduce nervousness and to engage the attention of your listeners
  • Make your content clearer and more memorable

Developing and Organizing Presentation Content

  • Create an audience profile and set presentation parameters
  • Condense a speech outline into notes you can speak from

Preparing to Give the Presentation

  • Get expert presentation tips on rehearsing, adhering to a time frame and speaking from notes
  • Reduce stress and speaker’s anxiety

Using Visual Aids and Support Materials

  • Describe the purpose of visual aids and support materials
  • Identify tips for effective composition of visual content and speaker aids

Handling Questions from the Audience

  • Explain the importance of the question-and-answer session
  • Respond professionally to questions from the audience

Managing the Presentation Environment

  • Describe the advantages and disadvantages of different room setups
  • Be able to anticipate, avoid and handle equipment problems

Special Feature

Video Recording. Please bring your preferred recording device (e.g. mobile phone or tablet) with available storage capacity to class. Your recording is a great way to get instant feedback. You will see yourself improve, relax and refine your techniques with each performance.

Learning Objectives

  • Confidently Deliver Your Presentations with Clarity and Conviction
  • Apply the Elements Essential to Develop, Organize, and Deliver Effective Presentations
  • Utilize Best Practices to Maximize Your Presentation Strengths and Minimize Your Weaknesses
  • Use Relaxation Techniques to Overcome Nervousness

Balancing Verbal and Nonverbal Messages

  • Explain the Need to Balance Style and Substance
  • Identify the Importance of Nonverbal (Visual and Vocal) Messages
  • Receive Feedback on the Nonverbal Messages You Send
  • Practice Nonverbal Impact Skills to Reduce Nervousness and Engage the Attention of Your Listeners

Developing and Organizing Presentation Content

  • Set Presentation Parameters
  • Create an Audience Profile
  • Tap into What You Already Know
  • Identify What You Need to Find Out
  • Structure Your Information
  • Demonstrate How to Condense the Speech Outline into Notes You Can Speak From
  • Explain the Benefits of Rehearsing, Adhering to a Time Frame, and Speaking from Notes
  • Demonstrate How to Reduce Stress and Speaker’s Anxiety

Using Visual Aids and Support Materials

  • Describe the Purpose of Visual Aids and Support Materials
  • Distinguish Among Visual Aids, Speaker’s Notes, and Audience Handouts
  • Identify Tips for Effective Composition of Visual Content
  • Describe the Criteria for Selection Among the Many Types of Visual Aid Media
  • Demonstrate Guidelines for Interacting with Visual Aids and Managing Handouts

Creating Engagement—Verbal Impact and Interactivity

  • Create Engagement with Audiences and Increase Their Participation
  • Use Sensory-Based Language, Stories, and Analogies to Enhance Your Verbal Impact
  • Interact with Your Audience Using Both Verbal and Nonverbal Techniques
  • Present with Others in an Organized and Supportive Manner

The Presentation Environment

 

  • Explain the Importance of the Question-and-Answer Session
  • Demonstrate How to Respond Professionally to Questions from the Audience
  • Anticipate, Avoid, and Handle Equipment Problems
  • Identify What Logistical Arrangements to Check
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View a Sample of Our Reviews

5

498 reviews

 
Great training session. Excellent, knowledgeable instructor. I am equipped with new tools to deliver more effective presentations
5
John J.
 
Associate
 
Industry: Membership Organization
This seminar was very helpful to me, personally as I learnt a lot of new skills that would help me in our current role, and to progress upwards in my career. Great teaching and presentation tips were provided by the instructor!
5
Leena R. P.
 
Asst Director Quality Compliance
 
Industry: Manufacturing
1. Good combination of lecturing, team discussing, and practicing; 2. The facilitator is very knowledgeable and rich experienced; 3. We also learn from teammates and all attendants; 4. The seminar is feasible to people with diversified background and different level of presentation skills; 5. The non-native English speakers feel comfortable as well.
5
Scott C.
 
team lead / principal applications chemist
 
Industry: Manufacturing
I enjoyed the class interaction, as well as the break out rooms as it was great to have the small group interaction as well as the whole classroom. The instructor was very informative, and did well keeping us engaged and presented the material very well. I learned a lot in this class.
5
Michelle H.
 
Logistics Management Specialist
 
Industry: Government Administration
This was hands down the best AMA course I have taken. Having a huge fear of presenting, I knew that I needed to understand what it takes to give a good presentation, and this class delivered. With a small class size, this course offered me great opportunity to learn the necessary skills to present on any topic. If you are looking for ways to become a better presenter, this is the class to take!
5
PATRICK L.
 
SENIOR DIRECTOR APPLICATION INTEGRATION
 
Industry: Software, Healthcare

This course is valid for 18 PMUs.
18 Professional Effectiveness [PE]

AMA has been reviewed and approved as a provider of project management training by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Talent Triangle PDUs

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Project Management Institute (PMI) Talent Triangle, 2015.
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American Management Association is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is accredited to issue the IACET CEU.

In-Person Schedule

9 Sessions Available

Live Online Schedule

7 Sessions Available

  • $2,895.00 Non Members
  • $2,595.00 AMA Members
  • $2,567.00 GSA
Date Duration State City Zip
  2025-09-17 2025-09-19 Sep 17, 2025 - Sep 19, 2025 3 Days DC Arlington/Washington 22202-4807 Arlington/Washington Register Now

  2025-09-29 2025-10-01 Sep 29, 2025 - Oct 1, 2025 3 Days GA Atlanta 30309-7705 Atlanta Register Now

  2025-11-05 2025-11-07 Nov 5, 2025 - Nov 7, 2025 3 Days IL Chicago 60601-5927 Chicago Register Now

  2025-12-08 2025-12-10 Dec 8, 2025 - Dec 10, 2025 3 Days NY New York 10019 New York Register Now

  2026-01-28 2026-01-30 Jan 28, 2026 - Jan 30, 2026 3 Days TX Houston 77001 Houston Register Now

  2026-02-23 2026-02-25 Feb 23, 2026 - Feb 25, 2026 3 Days IL Chicago 60601-5927 Chicago Register Now

  2026-03-11 2026-03-13 Mar 11, 2026 - Mar 13, 2026 3 Days NY New York 10019 New York Register Now

  2026-04-27 2026-04-29 Apr 27, 2026 - Apr 29, 2026 3 Days DC Arlington/Washington 22202-4807 Arlington/Washington Register Now

  2026-05-19 2026-05-21 May 19, 2026 - May 21, 2026 3 Days IL Chicago 60601-5927 Chicago Register Now

Great training session. Excellent, knowledgeable instructor. I am equipped with new tools to deliver more effective presentations
5
John J.
 
Associate
 
Industry: Membership Organization
This seminar was very helpful to me, personally as I learnt a lot of new skills that would help me in our current role, and to progress upwards in my career. Great teaching and presentation tips were provided by the instructor!
5
Leena R. P.
 
Asst Director Quality Compliance
 
Industry: Manufacturing
1. Good combination of lecturing, team discussing, and practicing; 2. The facilitator is very knowledgeable and rich experienced; 3. We also learn from teammates and all attendants; 4. The seminar is feasible to people with diversified background and different level of presentation skills; 5. The non-native English speakers feel comfortable as well.
5
Scott C.
 
team lead / principal applications chemist
 
Industry: Manufacturing
I enjoyed the class interaction, as well as the break out rooms as it was great to have the small group interaction as well as the whole classroom. The instructor was very informative, and did well keeping us engaged and presented the material very well. I learned a lot in this class.
5
Michelle H.
 
Logistics Management Specialist
 
Industry: Government Administration
This was hands down the best AMA course I have taken. Having a huge fear of presenting, I knew that I needed to understand what it takes to give a good presentation, and this class delivered. With a small class size, this course offered me great opportunity to learn the necessary skills to present on any topic. If you are looking for ways to become a better presenter, this is the class to take!
5
PATRICK L.
 
SENIOR DIRECTOR APPLICATION INTEGRATION
 
Industry: Software, Healthcare
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