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Presentation Skills Workshop

In this 1-day seminar, you’ll learn to present effectively and become comfortable with your own style. Develop key presentation skills and learn how to present your ideas with conviction, control, and poise—and without fear. Plus receive expert advice on how to handle especially challenging presentation situations. Best of all, you’ll gain confidence by making presentations.  

Seminar Number: 02868

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(190 reviews)
  • In-Person
  • Live Online
  • At Your Company Location

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About This Course

Few things can change how people see you and your ideas better than a well-delivered presentation. This AMA presentation skills course helps you move past anxiety and develop the confidence to engage any audience. Through immersive practice and personalized feedback, you'll work on structuring your message clearly and using your voice and body language to project authority. It's a focused 1-day seminar where you present and get real feedback, not a lecture. The goal is to elevate your impact in any room, whether you're presenting to your team or the executive committee.

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Who Should Attend

Everyone who needs to develop their presentation skills, speak in front of groups or sell ideas to others, and has little or no presentation experience.

  •   In-Person1 Day(s)
    0.6 CEU, 6 CLP, 6 PMU
  •   Live Online1 Day(s)
    0.6 CEU, 6 CLP, 6 PMU
 
 

In this 1-day seminar, you’ll learn to present effectively and become comfortable with your own style. Develop key presentation skills and learn how to present your ideas with conviction, control, and poise—and without fear. Plus receive expert advice on how to handle especially challenging presentation situations. Best of all, you’ll gain confidence by making presentations.

 

  • Tailor your presentation to your audience
  • Use relaxation techniques to overcome nervousness
  • Use verbal and nonverbal elements to drive home your point
  • Expertly handle difficult questions and situations
  • Communicate with clarity and conviction
  • Gain confidence in your presentation skills
  • Balancing verbal and nonverbal messages so content is clear and memorable and you engage listeners
  • Developing and organizing presentation content around a clear central idea to achieve audience engagement
  • Turning a speech outline into speaking notes
  • Preparing to give the presentation by rehearsing, adhering to a time frame, and speaking from notes
  • Reducing stress and speaker's anxiety
  • Using visual aids and support materials
  • Handling questions from the audience

Special Feature

Throughout the workshop, you will practice and apply what you’ve learned, hone your presentation skills, self-assess and receive feedback, and update and deliver your five-minute pre-work presentation

Video Recording. Please bring your preferred recording device (e.g. mobile phone or tablet) with available storage capacity to class. Your recording is a great way to get instant feedback. You will see yourself improve, relax and refine your techniques with each performance.

Learning Objectives

  • Confidently Deliver Your Presentations with Clarity, and Conviction
  • Apply the Elements Essential to Planning, Practicing Engagement, and Presenting to Create Effective Presentations
  • Utilize Best Practices to Maximize Your Presentation Strengths and Opportunities for Growth
  • Use Relaxation Techniques to Overcome Nervousness

Plan

  • Organize Your Information Adhering to a Time Frame
  • Describe the Purpose of Visual Aids and Support Materials
  • Explain the Benefits of Rehearsing and Speaking from Notes
  • Determine How to Use the Elements of This Planning Component to Enhance Your Presentation

Practice Engagement

  • Create Engagement Using Verbal Impact and Interactivity
  • Demonstrate the Synchronization of Verbal and Nonverbal Messages
  • Apply Practice Strategies to Bring Vitality, Interest, and Clarity to Your Presentations

Present

  • Apply Stress Reduction Strategies before a Presentation
  • Explain the Importance of the Question-And-Answer Session
  • Demonstrate How to Respond Professionally to Questions from the Audience

Workshop and Application

  • Incorporate Best Practice Delivery Skills into Presentations
  • Deliver Presentations with the Q&A Session in a Small Group Setting, Recorded, and with Feedback

Action Plan

  • Identify Key Changes That Will Impact Presentation Skills Development
  • Determine the Type of Support and Resources Needed to Implement These Changes
  • Ensure That an Action Plan Is Put in Place for Ongoing Improvement

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View a Sample of Our Reviews

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190 reviews

 
Enjoyed the instructor and the presentation strategies I can use in my sales position presenting to customers.
5
Joseph L.
 
Business Development Manager
 
Industry: Manufacturing
I learned a lot about planning and preparing for a presentation. The most valuable part was receiving feedback from the group and instructor on my presentation skills and seeing myself on the recording. I learned how to engage the audience and become more confident public speaking.
5
Meredith H.
 
Marketing Operations Manager
 
Industry: Retail
My overall, experience with the workshop was a positive one. The material presented was thorough and easy to follow. I walked away feeling better prepared if I was to present to a small group.
5
Carmen S.
 
Clinical Specialist, Post Market Surveillance
 
Industry: Manufacturing
I definitely recommend this workshop, I learned some great skills to apply in my daily job functions and brought to my attention certain idiosyncrasies that I was not conscious of doing.
5
Cecilia M.
 
MARKETING
 
Industry: Manufacturing
The instructor was very knowledgeable and personable with the class which allowed for great leaning experience.
5
Brittini B.
 
Management and Program Analyst
 
Industry: Government

This course is valid for 6 PMUs.

American Management Association is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is accredited to issue the IACET CEU.

In-Person Schedule

3 Sessions Available

Live Online Schedule

4 Sessions Available

  • $1,595.00 Non Members
  • $1,445.00 AMA Members
  • $1,414.00 GSA
Date Duration State City Zip
  2026-06-15 2026-06-15 Jun 15, 2026 1 Days NY New York 10019 New York Register Now

  2026-08-11 2026-08-11 Aug 11, 2026 1 Days MA Boston 02110 Boston Register Now

  2026-12-03 2026-12-03 Dec 3, 2026 1 Days IL Chicago 60601-5927 Chicago Register Now

Frequently Asked Questions

I know my material, but I lose people when I present. Can this help?

Yes. This Presentation Skills Workshop focuses on delivery, structure and audience engagement — helping you organize ideas clearly, speak with confidence and keep attention from start to finish.

Who should attend this presentation skills training?

This presentation skills training is ideal for professionals, managers, team leads and subject-matter experts who present to clients, leadership or internal teams. If your role requires communicating ideas clearly and persuasively, this course is built for you.

What skills will I learn in this presentation skills course?

You’ll build practical business presentation skills, including structuring content for clarity, reducing filler language, managing nerves, strengthening body language and handling audience questions with confidence.

Is this workshop only for large formal presentations?

No. The skills apply to team meetings, project updates, client pitches and executive briefings. This presentation skills workshop helps you communicate effectively in both formal and everyday business settings.

I get nervous speaking in front of groups. Will this presentation skills seminar address that?

Yes. Many professionals struggle with presentation anxiety. This course provides techniques to manage nerves, improve vocal control, and build confidence through structured practice and feedback.

How is this different from general public speaking courses?

Many public speaking courses focus on broad communication concepts. This workshop is business focused — helping you deliver clear, persuasive presentations that drive decisions and results in professional environments.

Can this presentation skills workshop be delivered in-house to help teams deliver more effective presentations?

Yes. This course can be delivered at your company, in person or live online, for professionals at any level. Delivery can be tailored to your organization’s communication goals and audience needs, helping participants create and deliver clear, engaging, and impactful presentations. To explore options, please contact us for more information.
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