Presentation Skills Training
Plan with clarity. Manage the nerves. Get your message across with confidence and impact.
5 Star Rated
In-House Training
Public Courses
1 Day Course
In-person team training from £1,400 per day or £1,150 per day remote for your group.
See detailed pricing and delivery information below
Trusted By Teams Across the UK
In the private and public sectors, from SMEs to publicly-listed companies, I've delivered training across a wide range of organisation sizes and sectors.
Why Presentation Skills Matter
Few things trigger nerves like standing up to present. The racing heart, the dry mouth, the worry you'll lose your thread – most people feel it, and most were never taught what to do about it.
Presenting well is a skill, not a talent you're born with – and it's very learnable.
Whether you're delivering updates, pitching ideas, leading meetings or presenting to clients, this course gives you the tools, techniques and genuine confidence to prepare and deliver presentations that are clear, engaging and memorable.
You’ll learn how to:
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Manage nerves and present with genuine confidence
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Plan and structure a presentation that's easy to follow
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Get your core message across so it actually lands and sticks
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Deliver with strong presence, clear voice and natural pacing
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Engage any audience – in the room and on screen
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Handle questions and tricky moments calmly
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Use slides that support you, rather than distract
You'll actually present – and get personal feedback.
Most presentation courses are all theory. This one gives you the chance to put it into practice.
Before the day, you're welcome to prepare a short five-to-ten-minute talk on a topic of your choice – with full guidance provided beforehand, so there are no surprises.
During the course you'll deliver it in a supportive, encouraging environment and receive friendly, constructive feedback you can use straight away.
It's the part people are most nervous about – and the part they tell me made the biggest difference.
How Presentation Skill Benefit Your Organisation
Clear, confident presenting affects how your organisation is seen – in every pitch, client meeting and internal update.
When your people can hold a room and get their message across, ideas land, decisions happen faster, and your business makes a stronger impression.
Training a team together also raises the standard of presentations right across the organisation.
Presentation Skills Course Content
For in-house training the content is tailored to your team's real situations and working environment. The outline below is a starting point.
Contact me to find out how I can help you.
Every participant receives:
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A comprehensive course workbook packed with notes, exercises, and templates.
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Step-by-step frameworks and templates to put your leadership skills training into action.
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Practical examples that can be applied to real workplace challenges straight away.
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Certificate of Completion after the course.
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Post-course email support - you can email me with questions for 3 months after the course, answered personally.
Great Presentations & Building Confidence
We start with what makes presentations work – and with the right mindset, because confidence is where good presenting begins. ✔ What makes a presentation engaging, clear and memorable. ✔ What audiences really want (and the common mistakes that lose them). ✔ Building a positive, confident mindset about presenting. ✔ Understanding the roles of structure, storytelling and delivery.
Planning & Structuring Your Message
Strong presentations start with strong planning. This is the "getting your message across" foundation. ✔ Define your purpose, core message and desired outcome. ✔ Structure your content into a clear, easy-to-follow flow. ✔ Use simple, repeatable planning frameworks. ✔ Apply storytelling techniques, such as 'the call to adventure', to connect with your audience. ✔ Prepare efficiently, with less stress.
Slides That Support You
Slides should support you, not upstage you. This is a focused, practical section on getting the essentials right – not a deep software dive. ✔ Keep slides clean, clear and easy to read. ✔ Avoid clutter and text-heavy, distracting designs. ✔ Simple principles of visual storytelling. ✔ Present confidently with slides – or without them.
Want to master PowerPoint itself – design, animations and advanced features?
That's a different skill, and I cover it properly in my PowerPoint Beginner and PowerPoint Advanced courses. This module is about you as the presenter; those are about how to make and present your slides.
Delivering with Confidence & Managing Nerves
This is where preparation comes to life – and where we tackle nerves head-on. ✔ Practical techniques to manage nerves before and during your talk. ✔ Confident body language, presence and eye contact. ✔ Using your voice to hold attention – pace, pause and emphasis. ✔ Feeling grounded and in control in front of a group.
Engaging Your Audience (In the Room and Virtually)
Great presenters connect, not just speak – including through a screen, which brings its own challenges. ✔ Grab attention in the first minute. ✔ Use examples, stories and analogies to bring ideas alive. ✔ Read the room and adjust in the moment. ✔ Presenting online: holding attention through a camera, engaging a quiet or muted audience, and using the tech well. ✔ Keep presentations dynamic and interactive, in person or virtual.
Handling Questions & Difficult Moments
Respond to questions clearly and calmly. ✔ How to prepare for a presentation to anticipate and prevent difficult moments. ✔ Handle difficult or unexpected questions professionally. ✔ Stay composed if challenged or put on the spot. ✔ Keep control of the flow, and close confidently.
Meet Your Trainer
Mark Baglow
Hi, I'm Mark. When you book this course, you get me – not an associate, not a script read off a slide.
I've spent fifteen years in the world of education, training and development. During my career I learned the thing that still shapes every course I run: people don't remember what you tell them, they remember what they do.
My training is practical, hands-on and refreshingly jargon-free – real tools you'll use on Monday morning, not dry theory you'll have forgotten by lunch.
I'm a certified DISC analyst, and I've designed and delivered leadership, management and communication training across sectors including education, software and financial services.
I'm based in Birmingham – right in the middle of the country – so I can reach you easily for in-person training anywhere in the UK, or even internationally! I also provide live online training if that suits you better.
I keep my business deliberately personal: you deal with me directly, from first enquiry to post-course follow-up, and every session is built around your people and your real-world challenges.
Pricing & Learning Options
Live Online Public Course
Live interactive online training with Mark Baglow via Microsoft Teams.
Small groups with a maximum of 8 participants.
Detailed course notes and resources included.
Questions and comments are welcomed at any time.
3 months of email support for follow-up questions.
£350
per person
Best suited for individuals or if you have 1 - 3 participants
In-House Group Course Live Online
Private group training with Mark Baglow for your organisation live online via Teams.
Tailored to your requirements.
Detailed course notes and resources included.
Recommended group size of up to 10 participants.
Pricing is a day rate for the group - not per person
from £1,150
per day
Works out at under £120 per person for a group of 10
In-House Group Course In-Person
Private group training with Mark Baglow in-person at your workplace.
Tailored to your requirements.
Detailed printed course notes and resources included.
Recommended group size up to 12 participants.
Pricing is a day rate for the group - not per person
from £1,400
per day
Works out at under £120 per person for a group of 12
Best Value for Teams
Half-day courses for in-house training are available on request.
The final cost of in-house training depends on delivery format, location (including London), group size and any specialist tailoring; travel and accommodation may apply for in-person sessions. No VAT is currently charged.
How In-House Training Works
Bringing training in-house for your team - whether in-person or online - is simpler than you might think.
Here's the whole journey:
Get in touch: Tell me a bit about your team and what you'd like to achieve.
Fill in the form or book a free 30-minute call.
Free scoping call: We talk through your goals, your team and any specific challenges. No charge, no obligation.
Tailored proposal: I send a clear proposal with tailored content and a price. Tailoring and prep are included as standard - no hidden extras. No VAT is currently charged on top of my prices.
Delivery: I deliver the session at your site or live online, fully tailored to your organisation.
Follow-up: Everyone leaves with a workbook and post-course resources to embed what they've learned.
Want to Learn More?
No VAT currently charged · Free discovery call · Tailoring & prep included
Public Course Dates
This course is currently offered as in-house training, but public course dates can be added according to demand.
Register your interest below and I will let you know as soon as any public dates are added.
Looking for in-person or remote communication skills training for your team?
Please contact me to discuss in-house training options.
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Effective Communication Training Across the UK
I deliver in-house communication training in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and nationwide – in person at your workplace.
I'm Birmingham-based and travel across the UK and internationally
I can also deliver all of my training live online – perfect for remote or hybrid teams.
For in-house training the content can be tailored to suit your organisation and offers excellent value per-person.
Get in touch to learn more and get a custom quote.
Who Is This Course For?
This presentation skills course is ideal for anyone who wants to improve their presentation skills to present with more confidence, clarity, and impact.
Whether you're sharing updates, pitching ideas, leading meetings, or presenting to clients, the skills you learn here will make your communication clearer and more engaging.
This course is a great fit for:
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Professionals who want to feel more confident when presenting and public speaking
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Individuals who get nervous speaking in front of groups
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Managers and leaders delivering updates or reports
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Client-facing staff presenting proposals or solutions
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Anyone who wants to structure and communicate ideas more effectively
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Teams who want clearer, more engaging presentations across the organisation
Presenting is a skill — and with the right tools, anyone can learn to do it confidently.
Frequently Asked Questions
For more general questions about booking, pricing, delivery and more, please visit the main FAQ Page
Why Choose Mark Baglow Training
Practical & Interactive
Every course is full of real examples, and designed so you can immediately apply what you learn on Monday morning.
Expect discussion, group work and hands-on exercises, not death by PowerPoint.
Delivered By A Real Expert
You learn directly from me - an experienced trainer and certified DISC analyst.
You deal with me every step of the wat. No associates, no random person delivering the training. You get a 100% personal service.
Tailored to You
Every in-house course is built around your organisation: your challenges, your sector, your team's real situations.
Tailoring and preparation are included as standard.
Proven Track Record
Trusted by organisations nationwide
Consistent 5-star feedback and repeat clients across a wide variety of sectors and types of organisation who value practical, impactful learning.
Delivered in-house for your team. Build leadership capability with extra topics and more depth over two days.
Focus in-depth on understanding motivation and driving high performance in your organisation.
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Build the core communication skills needed for clearer conversations, stronger teamwork and better collaboration.
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Strong presentation skills make a huge difference to how ideas are received, how decisions are made, and how your organisation communicates.
When people feel confident presenting, they speak more clearly, engage their audience, and deliver messages that make an impact.
Join one of my upcoming public online sessions or get in touch to discuss in-house training.
Just fill in the form to get the conversation started.
You can also book a free 30 minute no-obligation consultation call here
