Award in Presentation Skills Essentials

The course will equip participants with the required tools and techniques to prepare and deliver impactful presentations and speeches. Participants will learn how to prepare, plan and structure a presentation, with an emphasis on tailoring their message to the audience. Various tips and tricks for engaging the audience from start to finish will be featured and practiced. Some common mistakes made by public speakers will also be discussed, with the goal of providing tips to avoid them and, in case of occurrence, recover from them. Effective strategies for handling Q&A sessions will also be tackled.

The program utilizes a collaborative and experiential learning approach. Through practical exercises, feedback and evaluation from peers and instructors, participants will gain hands-on experience and develop their presentation skills to achieve maximum impact in real-life scenarios.

Status: MFHEA Accredited             Qualification Type: Award

ECTS: 1                                               Duration: 4 days

Mode of delivery/attendance: Face-to-face/full-time

Hours of total learning: 25 hours (Contact: 17 hours/Self-study: 2 hours/Assessment: 6 hours)

Language of instruction: English or Arabic

Address: Training Institute on Migration Capacity Partnership for the Mediterranean (MCP Med TI), Development House, 4A, St Anne Street, Floriana, Malta.

Modes of teaching

• Lecture
• Visual aids
• Plenary/guided discussions
• Practical and group exercises
• Case studies and role plays
• Peer and instructor feedback
• Self-paced self-study

Assessment

Attendance:
A full mark implies uninterrupted attendance through the full course of studies.

Weight: 5 points

Practical application structured as follows:
Learners will be expected to participate throughout the duration of the course in group discussions and small group work. Other techniques used for formative assessment include the following individual or group-based techniques:

• Learners are asked to answer questions posed by the trainer and other learners/sub-groups
• Course recap and Q&A session (third day of training)

A formative assessment rubric will be used in order (1) to support consistent assessment practices (2) to communicate clear expectations to trainees, (3) ensure transparency and (4) pinpoint strengths and areas of improvement.

Weight: 25 points

Final examination:
The final examination is divided into two parts:

1. Part 1:
   Written component: Multiple choice test comprising 10 questions
   Weight: 20 points
   Time allocated: 45 minutes
   Sample question: Which of the following is a presentation structure that aims to persuade the audience to accept a proposed solution: 
   • Captivate-develop-tie-up
   • Problem-solution-benefit
   • Problem-benefit-solution
   • Develop-captivate-tie-up
2. Part 2:
   Practical component: Preparation and delivery of a 5 min pitch (individual)
   Weight: 50 points

For the practical component, the trainer will assess participants using the following categories with the respective weighting. The categories are defined as follows: 

Content (25%):

• Clarity and relevance of the main message.
• Effective organization and logical flow of ideas.
• Knowledge of the topic
• Quality and accuracy of supporting evidence and examples (if applicable).

Delivery (25%):

• Engaging and confident presence
• Suitable body language, gestures, and eye contact
• Voice projection, pace, and modulation to maintain audience interest
• Effective use of visual aids and other supporting materials (if applicable) 

Connection with the audience (15%):

• Ability to establish rapport and connect with the audience.
• Engagement and responsiveness to audience reactions.

Time Management (10%):

• Staying within the allotted 5-minute timeframe.
• Efficient use of time to cover all essential points.

Q&A session (10%) 

• Skilful handling of questions 

Overall impact (15%):

• Memorable and impactful presentation style (incl. at the start and ending of the speech) 
• Persuasiveness and ability to inspire action.
• Originality and creativity in conveying ideas.

Weight: 70 points

The passing grade for successful completion of programme: 60/100

Additional Information:

• Dates for next intake: N/A
• Educational programme fees: N/A
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