Presentation Skills: Master Confident Presentations

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Presentation Skills: Master Confident Presentations

This course is part of Confident Presentations and Creative Communication Specialization

Instructor: Chris Croft

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Plan, structure, and deliver presentations that engage audiences and communicate your message with confidence.
Overcome presentation nerves, improve your delivery style, and use practical techniques to become a more effective speaker.

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There are 3 modules in this course

Presenting is one of the most valuable professional skills you can develop. Whether you're delivering a team update, pitching an idea, leading a meeting, teaching a class, or speaking at an event, your ability to communicate clearly and confidently can have a huge impact on your success.

In this practical course, you'll learn how to plan, structure, and deliver presentations that engage your audience and get your message across. You'll discover how to overcome nerves, capture attention from the start, use visual aids effectively, improve your delivery style, and finish with confidence. Rather than relying on natural talent, this course focuses on practical techniques that anyone can learn. You'll gain simple tools and proven approaches that will help you present with greater confidence, clarity, and impact in any professional situation. Whether you're completely new to presenting or looking to polish your existing skills, this course will help you become a more effective and confident speaker.

This module focuses on the work that makes confident presenting possible before you ever start speaking. You will practice shaping one clear message, organizing your ideas, choosing a strong opening and ending, and preparing the practical details that support a smooth delivery. These skills are useful in meetings, pitches, classes, workshops, and any situation where you need your message to land clearly with an audience.

What's included

8 videos2 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts

8 videosTotal 26 minutes

Welcome: Master Confident Presentations — Chris Croft1 minute
Introduction — Planning Confident Presentations1 minute
Plan Your Talk — Find One Clear Message, Structure with Mind Maps, and Time It6 minutes
A Great Start: 3 Openers to Hook Your Audience4 minutes
Important Beginnings: Crafting a Confident Introduction6 minutes
Memorable Endings — Master Confident Presentations4 minutes
Know Your Audience: Choosing Visual Aids4 minutes
Wrap Up: Prepare Before Presenting (Master Confident Presentations)0 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Planning Your Talk — Interactive Worksheet10 minutes
How to Begin Your Talk — Opening Strategies & Intro Checklist10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 9 minutes

Module Quiz9 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 20 minutes

Discussion: Share a Presentation Opportunity You Have Coming Up10 minutes
Discussion: Do You Use Visual Aids In Your Presentations?10 minutes

This module helps you turn presentation nerves into manageable energy. You will work with practical techniques for self-talk, backup planning, early setup, audience connection, posture, and rehearsal so that anxiety does not take control of your delivery. These strategies are especially valuable for interviews, workplace updates, teaching sessions, and high-stakes talks where calm presence can strengthen your credibility.

What's included

9 videos1 reading1 assignment2 discussion prompts

9 videosTotal 15 minutes

Section 2 — Overcoming Presentation Nerves0 minutes
Self Talk — Use Self Talk to Overcome Presentation Nerves2 minutes
Back Up Plans — Be Bombproof in Presentations3 minutes
Step Off the Stage: Chat to the Audience (Tip 3)2 minutes
The Early Bird: Arrive Early to Beat Presentation Nerves2 minutes
Stand Up: Master Confident Presentations2 minutes
Ask the Audience — Engage and Build Confidence3 minutes
Practise Makes Perfect: Run Through Your Talk1 minute
Wrap Up: Master Confident Presentations1 minute

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Overcoming Nerves: Interactive Confidence Worksheet for Presentations10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 9 minutes

Module Quiz9 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 20 minutes

Discussion: Rewrite Your Inner Script10 minutes
Plan Three Audience-Connection Moves10 minutes

This module centers on what you do while delivering a presentation. You will explore how appearance, gestures, body language, room setup, interaction, memory cues, visual aids, and timing all shape audience experience. By practicing these delivery choices, you can move beyond simply getting through a talk and start leading the room with greater clarity, energy, and control.

What's included

16 videos4 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

16 videosTotal 69 minutes

Introduction — Delivering Your Presentation (Section 3)0 minutes
Appearance: Dress to Connect3 minutes
Room Layout: Arrange the Room for Control and Engagement5 minutes
Give Them a Sign — Signpost Your Presentation3 minutes
Body Language — Master Confident Presentations3 minutes
Audience Interaction — Master Confident Presentations6 minutes
Memory Mastery — Talk Without Notes5 minutes
Micro Sleeps: Keep Your Audience On Track3 minutes
Activities for Longer Talks — 6 Interactive Techniques6 minutes
Insider Advice — Master Confident Presentations: Style, Examples & Humor5 minutes
12 PowerPoint Tips: Master Confident Presentations8 minutes
What Could Go Wrong? — Presentations: Mishaps & Practical Fixes12 minutes
Notes & Handouts: Best Timing for Your Audience5 minutes
Ending on Time3 minutes
Course Wrap-Up & Community Steps — Master Confident Presentations (Chris Croft)3 minutes
Tip of the Month: An Extra Freebie1 minute

4 readingsTotal 40 minutes

Deciding Your Room Layout10 minutes
Doing a Talk Without Notes — Quick Guide10 minutes
Activities for Longer Talks — Interactive Session Planner10 minutes
Twelve Essential PowerPoint Tips — Quick Guide10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 45 minutes

Module Quiz15 minutes
Your Next Steps30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Discussion: Share a Practical Solution For Something Which Could Go Wrong10 minutes

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