Improve your professional abilities by mastering vital public speaking skills in this highly interactive course in Sydney. Designed for anyone who wants to communicate with greater clarity and confidence, this training will help you present with authority at work and in social settings.
Do you feel nervous speaking in meetings or presenting in front of an audience? This course will equip you with practical tools to prepare, structure and deliver speeches that resonate. You’ll learn how to manage nerves, think on your feet and engage your audience with confidence and charisma.
Through guided practice in a warm and supportive environment, you’ll develop the skills to plan, write and deliver compelling presentations that enhance your career prospects and professional reputation.
Course Content
- Planning your speech: Speechwriting fundamentals, structuring your message, adding appropriate humour and keeping your audience engaged.
- Delivering your speech: Managing nerves, refining body language, vocal tone and facial expression, and handling audience interaction.
- Experiential activity: Deliver a 5-minute presentation, reflect on your performance and receive detailed feedback.
- Action plan: Practical strategies to ensure your next presentation looks, feels and sounds professional.
Schedule & Pricing
- One-day workshop, 9:30am – 3:00pm
- Location: Rozelle Campus, 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039
- Course fee: $239
Details
You will learn
- Plan and structure engaging speeches and presentations
- Use body language, vocal tone and humour effectively
- Manage nerves and respond confidently to questions
You will get
- Statement of Completion
- Comprehensive PDF course handouts
- Personalised feedback on your presentation
Appropriate for
Professionals and individuals who want to improve their public speaking skills for workplace presentations, leadership, teaching or social speaking engagements.
Preparation
What to bring
- Notebook and pen or laptop/device for writing
What to wear
Smart casual
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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