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Intermediate Presentation Skills Training Course

Move beyond confident delivery to create well-structured, engaging presentations that connect with your audience, communicate with greater impact, and handle questions with confidence.

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Course outcomes

  • By the end of the Intermediate Presentation Skills course, participants will be able to structure and deliver engaging presentations with greater confidence, tailor their message to different audiences, use persuasive techniques effectively, and manage audience questions with authority. They will also be able to use AI to accelerate research and develop structure, while applying their own judgement to refine the message and correct what AI may miss or misinterpret.

Who is this course for?

The Intermediate Presentation Skills Training Course is designed for professionals who already have presentation experience and want to refine their skills. It’s ideal for managers, specialists, and client-facing teams looking to improve structure, audience engagement, delivery style, and overall presentation impact.

Delivery options

Group size: Workshops, from 2-hour sessions to full-day, for small (up to 12), medium (up to 25), or large groups up to 50. High-impact keynote sessions of up to 90 minutes, for audiences from 51 to 200+ participants.

Measurement: We monitor progress to levels 1 and 2 of the Kirkpatrick model, and can support your internal monitoring through to levels 3 and 4. We have the capacity to use milestone charts, post-training action programmes, and coaching.

Course content

Introduction & objectives

Discussing the purpose of the session, presentation skills challenges, and the outcomes participants are looking for.

Skills refresher

Refreshing the core presentation skills of preparation, vocal delivery, and congruent body language.

Building the structure

Understanding the purpose of your presentation, and knowing your audience. Using personal insights – along with appropriate AI tools – to shape structure, anticipate questions, and create effective slides.

Delivering the message

Building rapport, being present, using plain language, managing the Q&A, dealing with distracted audiences, and owning your message.

Analysing great presentations

Employing rhetorical devices including the power of three, keywords, parallels, and opposites.

AI integration

Using AI chatbots (eg Copilot, Gemini, ChatGPT) for research and first-pass structuring, and AI slide tools (eg Gamma, Beautiful.AI) for visual aids. Critically editing AI content to ensure that drafts don’t lose or hide your key message.

Learning routes

Choose your learning route

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Individual learners

Individual learner access is handled through LearnFlix.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most relevant AI tools that can elevate my presentations?

There is a growing range of AI tools for presenters, from delivery coaches to slide deck builders. We explore some of the most useful, and we look at familiar platforms such as Copilot, which can help with research, structure, and feedback. 

What is the Intermediate Presentation Skills Training Course?

This course helps experienced presenters build on the basics and become more confident and effective communicators. Through practical exercises and feedback, you’ll develop skills for delivering messages in different settings, from small team meetings and online presentations to larger events. 

What's the difference between group presentation workshops and one-to-one coaching at this level?

Group workshops give you the opportunity to learn from other presenters and see how various approaches work with different audiences. There is no single perfect way to present. One-to-one coaching is more personal. It focuses on your individual goals and the particular challenges you face when preparing, writing, or delivering presentations. 

What are the best techniques for handling a Q&A when presenting to senior or informed audiences?

Start by listening to the whole question. Under pressure, it’s easy to hear the first part and begin preparing your answer before the questioner has finished. Take your time and, if necessary, ask a probing question to clarify what they want to know. This gives you a moment to think and helps you provide a more focused response. The course explores these and other techniques for handling challenging questions with confidence. 

Who is this course not for?

If you are completely new to presenting or have never had presentation training, the Foundation course is a better place to start – regardless of how experienced you are in your career. Equally, if you regularly deliver complex presentations to large or demanding audiences, the Advanced course is likely to be a better fit. 

What's the difference between Intermediate and Advanced Presentation Skills training?

Intermediate is designed for people who already have some presentation experience and want to strengthen their delivery. It explores techniques for engaging both large and small groups, with particular attention to body language, eye contact, voice, and speaking style. Advanced is designed for more experienced, frequent presenters. It goes further into areas such as structure, planning, storytelling, and sophisticated techniques for engaging an audience. 

How is AI referred to in this course?

We use AI to support research, structure, and early drafts of slides, while teaching you how to critically evaluate and improve its output. Used well, AI can make preparation more efficient – but the presenter still provides the judgement that turns the material into an effective presentation. 

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