Chris Croft Training

Confident Presentations and Creative Communication Specialization

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Chris Croft Training

Confident Presentations and Creative Communication Specialization

Presentations, Confidence & Creative Communication.

Build confidence, deliver engaging presentations, think creatively & communicate effectively at work

Chris Croft

Instructor: Chris Croft

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4 weeks to complete
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Flexible schedule
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Deliver confident, engaging presentations and communicate effectively with colleagues, teams and stakeholders.

  • Build self-confidence, develop a positive mindset and use proven creative thinking techniques to solve problems and generate new ideas.

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November 2026

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Specialization - 5 course series

Presentation Skills: Master Confident Presentations

Presentation Skills: Master Confident Presentations

Course 1, 5 hours

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.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Data Storytelling
Category: Communication Strategies
Category: Drive Engagement
Category: Personal Development
Category: Presentations
Category: Leadership
Category: Persuasive Communication
Category: Business Communication
Category: Meeting Facilitation
Category: Business
Category: Discussion Facilitation
Category: Stakeholder Engagement
Category: Verbal Communication Skills
Category: Leadership Development
Category: Influencing
Category: Communication
Category: Executive Presence
Category: Visual Storytelling
Category: Storytelling
Category: Public Speaking

What you'll learn

  • Apply practical creativity techniques to generate innovative ideas and solve problems more effectively at work and in everyday life.

  • Use proven methods such as brainstorming, mind maps, lateral thinking, and AI to develop, evaluate, and implement creative solutions.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Leadership
Category: Initiative and Leadership
Category: Thought Leadership
Category: Independent Thinking
Category: Brainstorming
Category: Critical Thinking
Category: Problem Solving
Category: Strategic Thinking
Category: Ideation
Category: Creative Design
Category: Constructive Feedback
Category: Creativity
Category: Collaboration
Category: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Category: Creative Problem-Solving
Category: Optimism
Category: Innovation
Category: Creative Thinking
Category: Leadership and Management
Positive Self Talk - Affirmations & Mindset Mantras

Positive Self Talk - Affirmations & Mindset Mantras

Course 3, 5 hours

What you'll learn

  • Use practical affirmations and positive self-talk techniques to build confidence, resilience, and emotional wellbeing.

  • Develop a stronger mindset by replacing unhelpful thought patterns with beliefs and behaviours that support success.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Open Mindset
Category: Productivity
Category: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
Category: Personal Development
Category: Goal Setting
Category: Professional Development
Category: Positivity
Category: Self-Discipline
Category: Public Speaking
Category: Psychology
Category: Stress Management
Category: Motivational Skills
Category: Self-Starter
Category: Mindfulness
Category: Mental Health
Category: Self-Motivation
Category: Growth Mindedness
Category: Self-Awareness
Category: Emotional Intelligence
Category: Resilience

What you'll learn

  • Understand what confidence is and discover practical ways to strengthen self-belief and self-esteem.

  • Develop lasting habits and techniques to overcome self-doubt and become more confident in everyday life.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Emotional Intelligence
Category: Influencing
Category: Assertiveness
Category: Open Mindset
Category: Relationship Building
Category: Resilience
Category: Motivational Skills
Category: Self-Motivation
Category: Self-Starter
Category: Communication
Category: Personal Development
Category: Leadership
Category: Goal Setting
Category: Public Speaking
Category: Psychology
Category: Growth Mindedness
Category: Stress Management
Category: Self-Discipline
Category: Self-Awareness
Category: Organizational Effectiveness

What you'll learn

  • Communicate clearly & confidently in a variety of management situations, including one-to-one conversations, team meetings, & written communications.

  • Lead, influence, and motivate others through effective communication techniques that build trust, alignment, and engagement.

  • Handle challenging conversations, performance discussions, and different personality styles with greater confidence and professionalism.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Business Leadership
Category: Leadership and Management
Category: Leadership Studies
Category: Team Leadership
Category: Leadership Development
Category: Communication Planning
Category: Persuasive Communication
Category: Communication
Category: Non-Verbal Communication
Category: Communication Strategies
Category: Strategic Communication
Category: Initiative and Leadership
Category: Organizational Leadership
Category: Leadership
Category: Business Communication
Category: Interpersonal Communications
Category: Digital Communications
Category: Corporate Communications
Category: Strategic Leadership
Category: Internal Communications

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