Presentation & Public Speaking

Overview

Presenting an idea clearly requires more than speaking confidently. Presentation & Public Speaking is a proposed activity focused on organising a message, selecting useful examples and helping an audience follow your reasoning.

The focus is on a manageable presentation in an academic or professional setting. Preparation includes deciding what the audience should understand, reducing unnecessary detail and considering how to respond to questions. Practice opportunities and delivery arrangements will be confirmed separately.

This is a proposed activity in the Career Development catalogue. The themes below explain its intended focus; they are not a confirmed session programme. Delivery format, dates, language, participation requirements and any costs will be communicated only after they have been confirmed.

This activity is planned. Dates, delivery arrangements and participation availability require confirmation.

What this pathway focuses on

• Define one main message: decide what you want the audience to understand or remember.
• Build a clear sequence: introduce the purpose, develop the key points and explain the relevant conclusion or next action.
• Use examples and visual support: choose material that clarifies your message rather than adding decoration or excessive text.
• Prepare for questions: identify likely questions and practise acknowledging what you know and what needs checking.

Who this pathway is for

For learners and professionals preparing presentations, short talks or speaking contributions in academic and workplace settings.

Prepare your next step

Choose a topic you know and outline a short explanation for a specific audience. Note your main message and any speaking situation you find challenging. A completed slide deck is not necessary for an initial inquiry. Any participation conditions will be confirmed separately; this preparation guidance is not an eligibility rule.

What you can work towards

How to register interest

1. Review the focus of this planned activity and identify the question or skill you want to explore.
2. Use Register Your Interest to share your goals and relevant background. Do not send account credentials or sensitive documents.
3. Wait for confirmed information from EBDA before making participation arrangements. An expression of interest is not registration or a reserved place.

Sending a request or registering interest does not guarantee participation, a place or employment.

About the provider

This pathway is presented in EBDA’s Career Development catalogue. Specific delivery and partner arrangements will be confirmed before participation.