GNED 5460 Professional Presentation Skills

Year
Year 5
Semester
Second Semester
Credit
2
Program Description

Develops effective oral communication, visual aids, and presentation strategies for professional environments.

About this course

Professional Presentation Skills (GNED 5460) teaches you how to communicate ideas clearly and confidently in the workplace. You will learn to structure your content, design effective visual aids, and use your voice and body language to engage your audience. The course covers everything from preparing for a high-stakes meeting to managing questions and handling technical issues.

You will practice delivering short presentations and receive feedback from your instructor and peers. The final assessment is a live presentation where you apply all the skills you have learned.

Who takes this course

Credits: 1.5 · Hours: 45

Prerequisites

None

Learning outcomes

  • Prepare and deliver structured presentations for professional audiences
  • Design clear visual aids that support key messages
  • Use vocal variety and body language to engage listeners
  • Handle questions and manage presentation time effectively

Evaluation

Component Weight (%)
Final presentation 40
Visual aids portfolio 20
Peer and self-assessment 15
Mid-term presentation 25