EPW Training runs presentation skills training in London: five-day, in-person courses in London for managers, team leaders, specialists and executives who present to colleagues, clients, boards or large audiences. Presentation Skills and Public Speaking covers planning a presentation, slides and visuals, voice and body language, engaging the audience and handling questions, and ends with a recorded final presentation and feedback. Senior managers can choose Executive Presentation Skills and Business Storytelling, and analysts, finance and engineering staff who present figures can choose Data Storytelling and Presenting Numbers to Decision-Makers. Every course starts about twice a month, and any course can run in-house for your own team.
What the Presentation Skills and Public Speaking course covers
- Day 1: planning a presentation: the audience, the purpose, a clear key message and a simple structure
- Day 2: slides and visuals: simple slide design, charts and handouts, and presenting without slides
- Day 3: voice and body language: managing nerves, posture, eye contact, voice, pace and pauses
- Day 4: engaging the audience: stories and examples, audience participation, questions and answers, and difficult questions
- Day 5: final presentations: each participant is recorded, reviews the recording and receives instructor and peer feedback
Choose the right course
- Presentation skills and public speaking: Presentation Skills and Public Speaking.
- Executive presentations and storytelling: Executive Presentation Skills and Business Storytelling, Leadership Communication for Senior Executives and Developing Leadership Presence and Influence.
- Presenting data and reports: Data Storytelling and Presenting Numbers to Decision-Makers and Business Writing and Report Writing Skills.
- Influence and persuasion: Strategic Influence and Persuasion and Emotional Intelligence for Executive Leadership.
- Media and crisis communication: Crisis Communication and Media Relations.
Who should attend
- Managers and team leaders who present to their teams, clients or senior managers
- Specialists, such as engineers, analysts and finance staff, who present technical work or figures
- Senior managers and executives who brief boards, investors or large audiences
- Sales, business development and client-facing staff
- New presenters who want to speak with more confidence
Why train in London
London is one of the world's leading business and financial centres, with direct flights from the Gulf, Africa and most major cities. The courses are practical: participants practise presenting throughout the week and receive instructor and peer feedback.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the public speaking and presentation skills course in London?
Each course lasts five days, with about three hours of teaching a day, and is taught in person in London. Each course starts about twice a month.
Do I need presentation experience?
No. Presentation Skills and Public Speaking needs no previous presentation training and suits new presenters as well as professionals who want to improve their everyday presentations.
Which course should I choose?
Most people start with Presentation Skills and Public Speaking. Senior managers who present to boards, investors or large events choose Executive Presentation Skills and Business Storytelling. Analysts and finance, engineering or project staff who present reports and dashboards choose Data Storytelling and Presenting Numbers to Decision-Makers; for that course you should be comfortable with Excel or Power BI.
Will my presentations be recorded?
Yes. In Presentation Skills and Public Speaking each participant delivers a recorded final presentation, reviews the recording and receives instructor and peer feedback, then builds a personal improvement plan.
Is this a public speaking qualification?
No. They lead to an EPW Training certificate of completion, not a professional speaking or communication qualification.
How much does a course in London cost?
Five-day courses in London are currently listed at 8,345 GBP or 9,265 GBP, depending on the course. The exact fee is shown next to every date on each course page. Travel, accommodation, meals and visa fees are not included.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. Everyone who completes a course receives an EPW Training certificate of completion.
Can a course run for our team only?
Yes. Any of these courses can be delivered in-house, in London or at your own premises. Contact EPW for group pricing and dates.
See also crisis communication and media training in London, management courses in London and personal effectiveness courses in London. The same courses run in Dubai and Kuala Lumpur.