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Online Presentation Skills Training
With more business communication taking place online than ever before, the ability to present confidently and professionally has become an essential workplace skill. Yet many people struggle with nerves, find it difficult to engage virtual audiences or lack confidence when presenting to colleagues, customers or stakeholders.
Online Presentation Skills Training helps participants develop the confidence, techniques and presence needed to inform, influence and inspire in virtual environments. Through practical exercises, presentation practice and expert feedback, participants will learn how to deliver clear, engaging and memorable presentations while exploring how AI and digital tools can support preparation, research and presentation design without replacing authentic communication and audience connection.
£595+VAT per person (max 6 participants)
Beginner
Common challenges
- Nervousness or lack of confidence when presenting online.
- Struggling to engage and maintain the attention of virtual audiences.
- Adapting presentations for different audiences, cultures and communication styles.
- Managing communication barriers in virtual environments.
- Delivering presentations that fail to leave a lasting impact.
- Handling audience questions and unexpected challenges with confidence.
We’ll help them to
- Plan presentations that meet the needs of different audiences.
- Develop clear, engaging and impactful messages.
- Use vocal techniques to communicate with confidence, clarity and credibility.
- Adapt your approach to overcome communication barriers and engage diverse audiences.
- Deliver inclusive presentations to culturally diverse and international audiences.
- Use proven techniques to deliver engaging presentations with confidence and impact.
- Explore how AI can support presentation planning, audience research and content development while maintaining authenticity and professional judgement.
The Sterling Way: Learner-centred training with real-world impact
All of our courses are designed around participation, not passive learning. Through activities, discussion, real-life scenarios and practical exercises, delegates build confidence by applying new skills during the course itself. During this course you will:
- Practise online presentations in a supportive and constructive learning environment.
- Receive expert feedback and coaching to build confidence and improve delivery.
- Develop techniques for managing nerves and presenting with greater impact.
- Explore storytelling, audience engagement and communication techniques that make presentations memorable.
- Practise presenting to a range of audiences, including culturally diverse and international groups.
- Explore how AI and digital tools can support presentation preparation, visual design and audience analysis whilst recognising that credibility, influence and audience engagement come from the presenter.
Course Details
- 5 weeks, 1 x 3-hour live online session a week
- 27/10/2026 – 24/11/2026
- 09.30am – 12.30pm
- £595+VAT per person (max 6 participants)
Client Feedback
“I am just speechless. What I acquired from the training was more than I expected. I enjoyed everything about the training. Kudos to Sterling.”
Caroline Griffin – NAGRA KUDELSKI
Learner
“Public speaking has always been a huge source of anxiety for me but I have been able to put together a presentation using all the skills Mary has taught us. This has given me huge amounts of confidence to deliver a presentation at our organisation’s conference. I actually feel weirdly excited about it!”
Celia Jackson – Merchant Navy Welfare Board
Learner
“This is a valuable course which helps to develop your skills as a public speaker. You will come away with essential knowledge of frameworks and tools to help you deliver insightful and impactful presentations.”
Kayleigh Boam – SOCOTEC
Learner
“I did the presentation course, and wow did I need it! The excellent combination of skills training and personal development really unlocked a new level for me. It has given me the skills and confidence to land complex messages as a remote presenter. They really showed me the difference between the mediocre and the truly, well Sterling!”
Audun Arly Lund – Nagra
Learner
“Such an excellent course and trainer! Would definitely recommend!”
Sharon Coveney – Merchant Navy Welfare Board
Learner
“I learned how to be punchy and concise and lots of techniques on how to engage the audience. It will really help boost your confidence and think of new methods to try.”
Joel Holt – Merchant Navy Welfare Board
Learner
“I strongly recommend this course to anyone looking to expand their knowledge in this area. The content is highly informative, well-structured, and thoughtfully presented. Mary’s training style is not only engaging but also highly effective, making complex concepts easy to understand and apply. This course is an excellent investment for both beginners and experienced professionals.”
Theresa Powderly – TGW
Learner
“I would definitely encourage you to give it a try. At some point, everyone will need to deliver a presentation, and it’s essential to prioritise the audience.”
Krupa John – SOCOTEC
Learner
“Was very useful and insightful, helped me see where I needed to focus going forward.”
Sarah Clarke – SOCOTEC
Learner
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Sterling’s live online courses bring expert-led learning straight to your screen. Your staff join interactive, real-time sessions with experienced trainers, ask questions in the moment and collaborate with other professionals. It’s engaging, practical training that delivers immediate impact and keeps them connected, focused and ahead of the curve.
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Working face-to-face with your staff builds teams and buy-in. We love getting into the physical training room, where it’s a great place to be creative and experiential. This method is particularly useful when driving cultural change. We are the voice of your organisation, underpinning your aims and values and helping your teams to find practical ways to work more closely, communicate better and achieve your objectives.