Presentation Design and Visual Communication
Slides fail when they carry the speaker's notes instead of supporting the audience. This course covers designing visual material that makes a point clearer rather than busier.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Why slides fail their audiences
- 02What belongs on a slide and what belongs in speech
- 03Layout, hierarchy, contrast and restraint
- 04Presenting quantitative information clearly
- 05Diagrams that explain rather than decorate
- 06Decks that work when read without you
- 07Screen, print and projection differences
What you will gain
- Decide what belongs on a slide and what does not
- Design slides that support rather than duplicate speech
- Present quantitative information clearly
- Apply layout, hierarchy and restraint
- Build a deck that works without you present
- Adapt material for screen, print and projection
Who should attend
- Anyone presenting to internal or external audiences
- Marketing and communications staff
- Analysts and technical specialists
- Managers building recurring reports
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 10 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 23 to 24 Nov 2026 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 7 to 8 Dec 2026 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 8 to 9 Mar 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 3 to 4 May 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 12 to 13 Jul 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
Enquire about this course
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Communication & Soft Skills
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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