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Presentation Skills Trainer Course

Accredited SafeCert Level 3 Award

1 Day
Accredited
£295 + VAT

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Presentation Skills Trainer Course Overview

Presentation skills trainer course participants developing public speaking and training delivery techniques UK

This accredited Presentation Skills Trainer Award is designed for professionals who want to teach effective presentation techniques, public speaking confidence, visual aid design, audience engagement strategies, and how to overcome presentation anxiety in corporate, healthcare, and education settings.

Upon completion, you will receive a SafeCert Level 3 Presentation Skills Trainer Award and a complimentary PDLSG teaching qualification, enabling you to deliver accredited presentation skills training and issue certificates to your delegates.

The course is available at venues across the UK and via live Zoom. In-house delivery is available for organisations with 6 or more delegates.

What You'll Learn on the Presentation Skills Trainer Course

Structuring Effective Presentations
Public Speaking Confidence Techniques
Visual Aid and Slide Design Principles
Audience Engagement and Interaction
Overcoming Presentation Anxiety
Body Language and Non-verbal Communication
Handling Questions and Difficult Audiences
Training Delivery and Assessment

Who Should Attend the Presentation Skills Trainer Course

Corporate Trainers and L&D Professionals
Healthcare Educators and Clinical Leads
Teachers and Lecturers
Team Leaders and Managers
Sales and Marketing Professionals
HR and People Development Teams
Public Sector Communicators
Any Professional Who Presents Regularly

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Why teach Presentation Skills?

Effective presentation and training delivery skills are the foundation of all successful workplace learning. Qualified trainers make the difference between information that sticks and information that is forgotten.

75%

Of people experience glossophobia (fear of public speaking)

£37 billion

Annual cost of poor communication to UK businesses

93%

Of communication is non-verbal — body language, tone, and presence

40%

Improvement in learner retention when training is delivered with strong presentation skills

Source: CIPD / Communication Research 2023

Why Choose Abertay Training for Your Presentation Skills Trainer Qualification

Recognised Qualification

Accredited course meeting UK regulations. Accepted by employers across the UK.

Complete Training Resources

Full trainer pack including PowerPoint presentations, delegate workbooks, and assessment forms.

Expert Instructors

Learn from experienced professionals with extensive backgrounds in their specialist field and adult education.

Flexible Locations

Available at 10+ UK venues and fully online via live Zoom. In-house training available for groups of 6 or more.

Presentation Skills Trainer Course FAQs

A great presentation combines a clear structure (opening, body, close), engaging delivery (varied pace, tone, and eye contact), appropriate visual aids, audience interaction, and confident body language. Research shows that audiences remember content better when it is delivered with enthusiasm, supported by visuals, and structured around three key messages.
Presentation anxiety (also known as glossophobia) affects up to 75% of people. Effective strategies include thorough preparation and rehearsal, controlled breathing techniques, positive visualisation, focusing on the audience's needs rather than your own performance, and gradual exposure to presenting in progressively larger groups. The course covers all of these techniques in detail.
Effective slides follow the principle of 'one idea per slide'. Key elements include: minimal text (no more than 6 words per bullet point); high contrast between text and background; consistent fonts (no more than two); relevant, high-quality images; and a clear visual hierarchy. Avoid clip art, excessive animations, and small fonts. The 10-20-30 rule (10 slides, 20 minutes, 30-point font minimum) is a useful guideline.
Engaging a difficult or disengaged audience requires a toolkit of techniques: ask direct questions to involve individuals; use relevant, real-world examples that connect to the audience's experience; vary your pace, tone, and delivery method; use humour appropriately and self-deprecatingly; acknowledge the audience's expertise and experience; and build in regular breaks and interactive activities.
Your Presentation Skills Trainer certificate is valid for 3 years from the date of issue. Presentation techniques and training delivery best practice evolve with new research and technology, so renewal training ensures your skills remain current and effective.
The rule of three is a principle that information presented in groups of three is more memorable, satisfying, and persuasive than other groupings. It is used extensively in rhetoric, storytelling, and marketing. Examples include 'tell them what you'll tell them, tell them, tell them what you told them' and structuring key messages as three main points.
The optimal length of a presentation depends on the audience, context, and content. Research suggests that most people's concentration begins to wane after 10–20 minutes without a change of activity. TED Talks are limited to 18 minutes for this reason. For longer sessions, build in regular breaks, interactive activities, and changes of pace to maintain engagement.
Yes — the Presentation Skills Trainer Award is applicable across all sectors. Presentation skills are a universal professional competency required in healthcare, education, corporate, legal, and public sector environments. The course covers both formal presentations and informal briefings, making it relevant to any professional context.

What Our Students Say

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"Excellent course, very well structured and the trainer was knowledgeable and engaging. I feel fully prepared to deliver training in my workplace."

Sarah Mitchell

HR Manager, NHS Trust

Edinburgh · November 2024

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"Outstanding training experience. The practical elements were particularly valuable and I now have the confidence to train my colleagues effectively."

James Robertson

Health & Safety Officer, Construction Ltd

Glasgow · October 2024

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"Very professional and thorough. The course exceeded my expectations and I would highly recommend Abertay Training to anyone looking to become a qualified trainer."

Emma Thompson

Team Leader, Care Home Group

Dundee · September 2024

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"Great course content and delivery. The materials provided are excellent and will be very useful when I deliver training to my team."

Michael Chen

Operations Manager, Manufacturing Co

Aberdeen · August 2024

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"Brilliant experience from start to finish. The online booking was easy, the venue was excellent, and the training itself was first class."

Lisa Anderson

Training Coordinator, Local Authority

Perth · July 2024

Venue Information

Choose your preferred training location. All venues offer the same high-quality course with full certification.

Online Zoom

Location

Learn from anywhere in the UK

Contact

0333 500 5000

Course Hours

10:00 AM - 4:30 PM (2 days)

✓ Online Course Benefits

  • • No travel costs - save time and money
  • • Same Level 3 SafeCert certification
  • • Live instructor via Zoom (not recorded)
  • • All trainer resources included
  • • Interactive practical demonstrations
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Course Information
Duration1 Day
LevelSafeCert Level 3
Price£295 + VAT
Certificate3 Years
DeliveryClassroom / Zoom
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Resources
CIPD — Presentation Skills FactsheetToastmasters InternationalTED — How to Make a Great Presentation

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  • SafeCert Awards

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  • SafeCert CPD

    All Abertay Training courses are CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accredited by SafeCert, meaning delegates can count their training towards their annual CPD requirements.

  • IOSH Managing Safely

    Abertay Training is an approved provider of IOSH Managing Safely, the world's most popular health and safety qualification for managers and supervisors, awarded by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.

  • IOSH Working Safely

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Abertay Training holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, is a SafeCert Approved Centre, an approved provider of IOSH Managing Safely and IOSH Working Safely, an IFE Affiliate, and a professional member of Backcare and RoSPA.

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