Vlerick Business School

Essentials in Presentation Skills Build highly effective presentations that win stakeholder support

Vlerick Business School

People Management & Leadership / Strategy

About Programme

Presenting a business case, proposal, product or strategy is about so much more than the content. You need to consider your audience, refine your delivery style – and be ready to defend your message.

On this 100% online, self-paced programme, you’ll discover how to build a persuasive presentation, connect with your audience, deliver confidently and handle questions effectively. And you’ll apply everything you learn to your own presentation, building it step by step.

Programme Content

Over four modules, you’ll hone your strategic presentation skills, applying every concept to your own presentation. As you progress, you’ll develop, test and refine how you structure and deliver your message.

Module 1: Essentials of communication

Understand why your audience should be your starting point
Explore how interaction creates understanding and agreement
Identify common communication mistakes presenters make
Build a strong foundation for an audience-focused presentation

Module 2: Developing your presentation

Define your objectives and desired audience action
Analyse audience expectations and likely questions
Use logic, emotion and storytelling to structure your message
Use visuals that strengthen your story, rather than distract from it

Module 3: Delivering your presentation

Learn how body language, posture and eye contact strengthen your impact
Use your voice, appearance and presence intentionally
Discover how to manage your inner voice and present with greater confidence
Explore how to connect with your audience and maintain engagement

Module 4: Defending your message

Learn to listen actively and respond clearly during Q&A
Build trust through credible and constructive answers
Adapt your responses to questions, concerns and objections
Handle difficult interactions and conflict constructively

Programme Audience

Professionals who regularly present ideas, recommendations, value propositions or business cases
Professionals preparing for high-stakes presentations to clients, colleagues or decision-makers
Professionals who need to secure stakeholder buy-in for strategic visions, projects or products
Professionals who want to strengthen their presentation delivery and professional presence
Professionals who want to handle presentation Q&A and stakeholder objections more effectively

Programme Benefits

Understand how to build presentations around audience needs and decision goals
Learn to use logic and emotion to build persuasive presentation stories
Harness your presence, body language and voice to strengthen your delivery
Gain the confidence to present in high-stakes situations – and effectively handle questions, objections and difficult discussions
Apply everything you learn to your own presentation

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