Presentation and Public Speaking Skills

Build the confidence, communication techniques, and presentation skills needed to deliver impactful presentations, engage audiences, and speak effectively in professional environments.

Date: 02–04 December 2026
Duration: 3 Days
NQF Level: 4
Credits: 4
Aligned to Unit Standards: 242839 & 242840
Venue: Centurion / Pretoria

Course Overview

This accredited skills programme is designed to help participants overcome the fear of public speaking and develop professional presentation skills. The course focuses on both verbal and non-verbal communication, helping learners become more persuasive, confident, and effective when addressing groups or individuals.

Participants will learn how to prepare and structure presentations, engage audiences, project confidence, use visual aids effectively, and manage questions professionally. Through practical exercises, role plays, and video-recorded presentations, learners receive personalized feedback to develop their individual presentation style.

Who Should Attend?

• Senior and middle management
• Supervisors and team leaders
• Public relations practitioners
• Communications officers
• Liaison officers
• Personal assistants
• Senior secretaries
• Business professionals
• Anyone who delivers presentations or speaks in public

Learning Outcomes

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

• Identify personal presentation strengths and development areas
• Use confident body language and professional posture
• Project their voice effectively with appropriate pace and volume
• Improve articulation and speech clarity
• Develop audience-focused presentations
• Research and analyse information for presentations
• Structure presentations logically and persuasively
• Open and close presentations effectively
• Manage questions and objections confidently
• Design and use presentation aids effectively
• Apply verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
• Maintain professional poise while presenting
• Deliver presentations with greater confidence and impact

Accreditation: This programme is accredited with the Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority (ETDP SETA) and aligned to US 242839 Research Content for a Presentation and US 242840 Make Oral Presentations

Course Fee: R8 990.00 per person (Incl. VAT)