English for Professional Presentations

Intro

How do you present the best version of yourself and your professional knowledge? Overcome your stage fright by learning the techniques for delivering an impactful and logical presentation with confidence. In addition to acquiring practical presentation tools, we are also working with embodied awareness on stage as well as with voice and speech technique. Equip yourself with professional presentation skills for your future success and seize the opportunity to master performance skills.

Learning objectives

After completing this course or acquiring corresponding learning elsewhere, the student
- Performs impactful business presentations both on live stage and online
- Implements techniques for creating logically structured presentations
- Recognizes methods for overcoming stage fright
- Designs visual and interactive presentations
- Implements embodied performance techniques
- Employs vocal techniques for improved speech
- Performs confidently in front of a camera

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

1. Implementation method:
CONTACT
Descriptions of implementation methods can be found at Haaga-Helia's website: https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/implementation-types

2. Information about demonstration and work & study:
You can complete the course unit by demonstrating or by Work&Study even if the course unit doesn't have DEMO or WORKSTUDY implementations. More information about recognition of learning at Haaga-Helia's website: https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/career-planning/recognition-learning.

3. Information about demonstration assignment:
A professional presentation on a topic related to your field os study or personal interest (live or video recording).
A reflection report on your development as performer based on previous professional experience in conferences or work life.

Learning materials

Learning materials will be announced at the beginning of the course. All material is available on the Moodle platform.

Lähtötaso ja sidonnaisuudet muihin opintojaksoihin

Pre-requisite competence or course:
Before completing this course, the student must have completed the course Professional English or, alternatively, possess English skills at the starting level CEFR B2 (see Common European Framework of Reference)

Assessment criteria - grade 1

When the implementation type of the course is CONTACT, ONLINE or BLENDED it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25 %, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50 %, the course is failed.

The student can deliver a presentation that carry limited conviction. The performance lacks security on stage and online. The usage of tools for visual and interactive presentations is limited. The language needs to be adjusted to the intended audience. The student lacks adequate techniques for overcoming anxiety and stage fright. The student needs assistance with the evaluation of performances and has difficulties in using the acquired knowledge for improving stage presence and performance skills.

Assessment criteria - grade 3

The student can deliver a presentation that carry sufficient conviction. The performance is solid both on stage and online. The usage of tools for visual and interactive presentations is good. The language used is adjusted to the intended audience. The student uses techniques for overcoming anxiety and stage fright. The student can evaluate performances and use the acquired knowledge for improving stage presence and performance skills.

Assessment criteria - grade 5

The student can deliver an effective presentation that carry conviction. The performance is effortless and engaging both on stage and online. The usage of tools for visual and interactive presentations is professional and efficient. The language used is precise and well adjusted to the intended audience. The student masters a wide range of techniques for overcoming anxiety and stage fright. The student can evaluate performances and use the acquired knowledge effectively for developing performance excellence and stage presence.