Advanced Presentation Skills Masterclass

Master Persuasion, Audience Management, and Visual Design to Influence High-Level Decisions

Platform:

Online

In-class

Revised and Updated: 23 October 2026

Date	Venue	Duration
09 - 11 November 2026	Sandton, Gauteng	3 Days
28 January 2027	Live/Online	1 Day
09 February 2027	Sandton, Gauteng	1 Day
10 - 12 March 2027	Sandton, Gauteng	3 Days
08 - 12 April 2027	Sandton, Gauteng	3 Days
11 May 2027	Sandton, Gauteng	1 Day
29 June - 01 July 2027	Pretoria, Gauteng	3 Days
04 August 2027	Live/Online	1 Day
04 - 06 October 2027	Sandton, Gauteng	3 Days

Course Introduction

This intensive Advanced Presentation Skills Masterclass is designed for professionals with basic presentation experience to elevate their skills. It covers advanced techniques for creating engaging presentations, mastering persuasive speaking, handling challenging audiences, and crafting visually compelling slides. This course will empower participants to influence and captivate their audiences effectively.

Course Duration Options

This Advanced Presentation Skills Masterclass course is available in two formats, so you can choose the depth that fits your time and needs:

1-Day Essentials Core Foundations

Precision and persuasion essentials, followed by audience management and complex information essentials, and visual design and Q&A mastery essentials.

Ideal for: senior professionals who need practical, current presentation capability without an extended time commitment.

3-Day Essentials Full Depth

Precision, persuasion, and audience dynamics essentials, followed by audience dynamics and complex information essentials, and visual design and mastering Q&A essentials.

Ideal for: professionals who want more practice time and deeper skill development.

Course Objectives

By the end of this Prospen Africa Advanced Presentation Skills Masterclass, participants will:

Refine their presentation techniques, focusing on conciseness and clarity.

Utilise advanced persuasive speaking strategies.

Tactfully manage hostile or difficult audiences.

Confidently address challenging questions.

Present technical data in an accessible manner.

Design visually captivating presentation aids, including through current AI-assisted design tools.

Who should attend?

Senior Executives and Managers Presenting to Boards and Key Stakeholders.

Professionals Looking to Impact High-Level Decision-Making Through Presentations.

Training Methodology

Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:

– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.

Training Outline

1-Day Essentials — Training Outline

Precision and Persuasion Essentials

Streamlining content with the ‘So What’ method for concise presentations
Exploring persuasive frameworks such as the See-Saw Method and Motivated Sequence

Audience Management and Complex Information Essentials

Identifying and addressing various audience types, from friendly to hostile
Best practices for visualising data with graphs and infographics

Visual Design and Q&A Mastery Essentials

Fundamental design principles for visual aids, including current AI-assisted design tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Gamma) for building first-draft slides
Strategies for responding to difficult questions and managing unsatisfied audience responses

3-Day Essentials — Training Outline

DAY 1 — Precision, Persuasion, and Audience Dynamics

Precision in Communication Essentials

Streamlining content with the ‘So What’ method for concise presentations
Techniques for prioritising and structuring information effectively

Structures for Persuasion Essentials

Exploring persuasive frameworks such as the See-Saw Method and Motivated Sequence
Analysing speeches by renowned speakers for persuasive techniques

DAY 2 — Audience Dynamics and Complex Information

Tailoring to Audience Dynamics Essentials

Identifying and addressing various audience types: Dominant, Intellectual, Friendly, Subordinate, Hostile, and Restless
Role-playing for adaptive communication strategies

Articulating Complex Information Essentials

Best practices for visualising data with graphs and infographics
Evaluating and critiquing visual aids through guided exercises

DAY 3 — Visual Design and Mastering Q&A

Visual Aid Design Essentials

Implementing fundamental and sophisticated design principles for visual aids
Using current AI-assisted design tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Gamma) to accelerate first-draft slide creation, then refining for accuracy and brand alignment

Mastering Q&A Sessions Essentials

Strategies for responding to difficult questions with finesse
Handling situations where direct answers are unavailable, and managing unsatisfied audience responses

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Explore FAQs about the Advanced Presentation Skills Masterclass, including persuasive communication, audience engagement, visual design, handling complex information and Q&A techniques.

What topics are covered in the Advanced Presentation Skills Masterclass?

The course covers concise communication, persuasive speaking techniques, audience management, presenting complex information, visual aid design and handling challenging questions. Participants explore methods such as the ‘So What’ method, the See-Saw Method and Motivated Sequence, as well as techniques for using graphs, infographics and AI-assisted design tools.

Who should attend the Advanced Presentation Skills Masterclass?

The course is designed for senior executives and managers who present to boards and key stakeholders, as well as professionals who want to influence high-level decision-making through presentations. It is suitable for professionals who already have basic presentation experience and want to improve their effectiveness.

What are the main learning objectives of the course?

Participants will learn to communicate more concisely and clearly, use advanced persuasive speaking strategies, manage hostile or difficult audiences tactfully, respond confidently to challenging questions, present technical information in an accessible way and design visually compelling presentation aids.

What is the difference between the 1-Day and 3-Day Essentials options?

The 1-Day Essentials option covers core foundations in precision and persuasion, audience management and complex information, visual design and Q&A mastery. The 3-Day Essentials option provides more time for practice and deeper skill development across precision in communication, persuasive structures, audience dynamics, complex information, visual aid design and mastering Q&A sessions.

Does the course cover AI tools for presentation design?

Yes. The course introduces current AI-assisted design tools, including Microsoft Copilot and Gamma, to accelerate the creation of first-draft slides. Participants also learn the importance of refining AI-generated slides for accuracy and brand alignment before using them in presentations.

How does the training help participants handle difficult audiences and questions?

Participants learn to recognise different audience types, including dominant, intellectual, friendly, subordinate, hostile and restless audiences, and adapt their communication accordingly. The course also covers responding to difficult questions with confidence, handling situations where direct answers are unavailable and managing unsatisfied audience responses.

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