Public Speaking Course
Duration :1 DayCost: From: £190
Venues :Manchester | Leeds | Online
Public Speaking Training Course
Our Public Speaking course is designed to help you become a more confident and proficient public speaker.
Public Speaking Course Introduction
Public speaking is a key skill that can be utilised in a variety of contexts. It enables you to convey what you want to say in a clear and engaging manner.
However, for some people, public speaking can fill them with dread. The idea of standing up in front of people can be terrifying.
For other people, it might be that they're not sure how to engage the audience.
Our one day Public Speaking course will explore the tools and techniques required to help you counteract any nerves, and develop and deliver unique and memorable speeches.
Public Speaking Course Objectives
- Recognise and acknowledge some of our fears when speaking in public
- Identify what we value about public speaking
- Understand how to plan and structure what we want to say
- Identify some of the most common pitfalls when speaking in public and develop strategies to overcome them
- Develop an understanding of how to connect with our audience
- Learn skills to help us remain focused, relaxed, and in control
For a full Course Outline click on the tab below or Click here to download a PDF (Opens in a new tab)
Online Public Speaking Courses
Our 5-star rated Public Speaking Courses are available online as well as in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool and Birmingham. Our online course options are:
One Day Public Public Speaking Courses: 6 hours live training sessions plus plenty of breaks: From £190 plus VAT
One Day Private Public Speaking Courses: 6 hours live training sessions plus plenty of breaks: From £350 plus VAT
Private Half Day Public Speaking Course: 3 hours live training sessions plus breaks. From £190 + VAT
For more information about how our online Courses work take a look at our Virtual Classroom Courses page
See the dates below for a public online course or contact us for one to one or private online courses.
Who is this Public Speaking course for?
This course is for anyone who would like to develop their public speaking skills.
You might be preparing for an event, are regularly required to speak in a professional setting, or would just like to be more confident addressing and interacting with others.
Private Public Speaking Courses
Do you have an urgent upcoming presentation or speech and can't wait for a public course? We also offer 121 Public Speaking training courses.
One-to-one and In-house Public Speaking training courses are available starting from £690 + VAT.
These courses are ideal if you cannot make one of the set course dates or if you want to tailor the Public Speaking course content to suit yours or your teams' requirements.
The training can be held at our training premises in Manchester or we can run the course at your workplace anywhere in the UK. Alternatively; we can hire a suitable venue.
We recommend that private courses are limited to 6 delegates in order for the delegates to get the most out of the training. But if you require more attendees on the training please get in touch.
Why choose M Training's Public Speaking Course?
- Run by an experienced Public Speaking trainer with over 10 years' experience in running training courses
- This course is limited to 6 places, so you are guaranteed personal support throughout the course
- Only £190 + VAT per delegate
- Convenient locations in central Manchester, Leeds and Online
- Course notes and support material provided
- Lunch and refreshments provided
- Certificate of achievement
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6 No more than 6 delegates
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5 star rated courses
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Practice led learning
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3 month online support
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Lunch & refreshments provided
Select from the tabs below to find out more:
Public Speaking Course Dates
Click on the location tabs to see the available dates for our Public Speaking Course for each city or Online
Online Speaking in Public Training Courses
Timings: The Public Speaking online course starts at 9:30am and will finish around 4:30pm with plenty of breaks. Timings for private courses can be arranged to suit you.
Payment: Once booked an invoice will be sent which can be paid by Credit Card, via Bank Transfer or Cheque
PRIVATE ONLINE COURSES
Our Online one-to-one and private group training in Public Speaking is available from £190 + VAT (3 hours) or £350 + VAT (6 hours).
Key benefits:
Highly Interactive: You will see the trainer, their screen and be able to chat/ask questions.
Save 30% Plus: Our online private Public Speaking courses cost 30% to 40% less.
Ongoing Support: After the course, you receive the course notes, certificate and 3 months online support.
Contact us if you want to book an online Public Speaking course
Click here for information about how our online Courses work
Classroom Based Courses
Timings: The Public Speaking course starts at 9:30am and will finish around 4:00pm with 45 mins for lunch. Timings for private courses can be arranged to suit you.
Payment: Once booked an invoice will be sent which can be paid by Credit Card, via Bank Transfer or Cheque
Lunch & Refreshments: A great lunch and plenty of tea/coffee & biscuits are provided on all Public Speaking public courses
PRIVATE CLASSROOM COURSES
One-to-one and private group courses are available for Public Speaking Training from £390 + VAT (Half Day) and £590 + VAT (Full Day)
These courses are ideal if you cannot make one of the set course dates or if you already know the basics and want something more specific.
After the course, you receive the course notes, certificate and 3 months online support.
More Information can be found on the Private Course Enquiry Tab (above) or call us on 0161 226 6032 or contact us
Private Public Speaking Training Courses
One-to-one and private group Public Speaking training courses are available from £690 + VAT.
Online Private Public Speaking Courses are available from £190 + VAT (3 Hours) or £350 (6 hours).
A private course is ideal if you cannot make one of the set Public Speaking course dates or if you want a different course outline/focus.
We are happy to run private Public Speaking courses at your offices anywhere in the UK, at our Manchester office or at a venue to suit you.
For more information about a private Public Speaking course please complete the form below or call 0161 226 6032 to discuss your requirements.
Private Public Speaking Course Enquiry
Public Speaking Course Outline
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Course Topics
Introduction
- The impact of our non-verbal behaviour
- Comfort, Stretch, or Panic?
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Content & Structure
- Logical Levels – how to appeal to the head & heart
- Use of rhetorical questions
- Effective use of stories, anecdotes, and metaphors
- Bookending
- Using the ‘Power of 3’
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Delivery
- Breathing effectively
- Volume, speed, and pitch
- Awareness of crutch words
- Using notes effectively
- How to use space well
- How to review and develop our performance
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Course Objectives
- Recognise and acknowledge some of our fears when speaking in public
- Identify what we value about public speaking
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- Understand how to plan and structure what we want to say
- Identify some of the most common pitfalls when speaking in public and develop strategies to overcome them
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- Develop an understanding of how to connect with our audience
- Learn skills to help us remain focused, relaxed, and in control
Manchester
Our Manchester Venue:
All our Public Speaking Courses Manchester are run from 9.30 am to 4 pm at our head office:
Greenheys Business Centre
Manchester Science Park
Pencroft Way
Manchester
M15 6JJ
Public Transport/Parking:
Free visitor parking is available at the car park at the front of Greenheys building.
Manchester Oxford Road Train Station - 15 min walk
Manchester Piccadilly Train Station - 30 min walk
Access
Please let us know in advance if you have any mobility issues and will need any assistance. Disabled parking is provided.
More Information about our Manchester training courses, along with a map, can be found on our Manchester Training Page
Leeds
Our Leeds Venue:
Our public Public Speaking Courses Leeds are usually run from 9.30 am to 4 pm at:
Leeds Marriott Hotel
4 Trevelyan Square,
Boar Lane
Leeds,
LS1 6ET
Public Transport /Parking:
The closest public car park is Trinity Car Park (2 min walk).
The venue is also only a 5-minute walk from Leeds Train Station.
More Information about our Leeds training courses, along with a map, can be found on our Leeds Training page
Online
The timings of our online courses vary and because we only have 4 delegates on these courses we can be flexible.
The standard timings for the Public Speaking Online course are as follows:
9.15am | Sign in - to check everyone is up ad running on the software – and show them the tools available
9.30am | Start - First session
11.00am | 15 min break
11.15am | Second session
12.45am | 45 min break
1.30pm | Third session
3.00pm | 15 min break
3.15pm | Fourth session
4.30pm | Finish & Q&A
4.45pm | End
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