Introduction to public speaking

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Course Description

Course Description
Does giving a speech at a big event such as a wedding or conference fill you with dread? Do you need to speak publicly for work and would like to become more confident? This one day course could be exactly what you need. It is designed to assist you in engaging your audience, use strategies to address your nerves and develop skills in verbal and non-verbal communication to captivate and influence your audience.

You will need to complete this course prior to enrolling onto Increase Your Confidence - Public Speaking.
Prosp Description

Open What will I learn on this course?

By the end of the course you should be able to:
• Identify the correct usage of the voice, demonstrating the importance of correct breathing from the diaphragm.

• Apply body language to project a positive image,

• Build a rapport with an audience.

Learners will:

Develop the skills necessary for the effective oral communication of the written word.
Prosp Learn

Open Is this course suitable for me?

This course is suitable for anyone who would like to be more confident when speaking in public.
Prosp Suitable

Open Is there anything else I need to know about the course?

Please bring a pen and paper to take notes. Handouts will be provided.

You will need to complete this course prior to enrolling onto Increase Your Confidence - Public Speaking.
Prosp Anything Else

Open Will there be additional costs?

There are no additional costs.
Prosp Additional Costs

Open What could I go on to do after this course?

You may wish to progress onto our Increase Your Confidence - Public Speaking course, where you will be able to put the strategies that you have learned into practice.

If you wish to explore your learning, work or career options, you can speak to a fully trained careers advisor on 0800 100 900. https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

If you need further advice please telephone 01634 338400.

You can also book an initial assessment with our Information, advise and guidance Co-ordinator Ninu Sagar.
Prosp After

Open What is the attendance policy?

In order to get the most out of your course you will need to attend as many sessions as possible. We recommend at least 90%. If you do have a holiday booked during term time please let the tutor know in advance so that we can help you catch up on missed sessions and ensure that you still achieve the course outcomes. If you are unavoidably ill or unable to attend please contact 01634 338400 so that we can let your tutor know, and so they can send you any work you may have missed.
Prosp Attendance

Open How are IT/Digital skills used and enhanced on this course?

The tutor will speak to you about useful websites, apps and online resources which you may be asked to use for homework.
Prosp Ictskills

Open Health & Safety

We try to make sure your class is as safe as possible. If you are worried about anything, please talk to your tutor or our Safeguarding Officer.
Prosp Health

Open For e-learning courses - etiquette and safe learning

If, in the unlikely event that your class has to go online due to Covid19, please make sure you and everyone at home are fully dressed when you are joining classes, and that no personal information (address, bank details) can be seen.
Prosp Elearn
Q001072F
08/06/2024
08/06/2024
Saturday
10:00
15:30
5.00 hrs per session
1 session(s)
65.00
Rochester Adult Education Centre