SHORT & CERTIFICATE COURSES
WITS PLUS
TECHNICAL
PRESENTATION
SKILLS
Join us on the Wits Campus for
our evening class in Technical
Presentation Skills, offered over
14 weeks in two hour sessions.
The course is offered at the
University of the Witwatersrand in
lecture format. You will be guided
through this programme by a
certified World Class Speaking
Coach.
TARGET AUDIENCE
The course will be of value to
any person who wishes to learn
more about making technical
presentations. Anyone who makes
any type of presentations (e.g.
sales, technical and management
presentations), which include
presentation of information and
data as part of their job at any
level in an organisation or as an
entrepreneur, will also benefit.
T +27 11 717 9503 / 9511 / 9519
E [email protected]
W www.wits.ac.za/part-time
OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE
This course aims to introduce participants to the basic
principles of public speaking and then to look at the special
skills required to make a world class technical presentation.
It includes the opportunity for course participants to put
into practice what they learn by presenting a number of
speeches during the course and receive feedback on these
presentations from the World Class Speaking Coach.
ADMISSION CRITERIA
Matric or equivalent is a pre-requisite and participants need
to be fluent in English.
OUTCOMES AND COMPETENCIES
To improve the level of competence of participants in
technical presentation skills.
STRUCTURE OF THE COURSE
This unique course comprises a series of lectures combined
with practical exercises. Topics covered are the following:
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Develop a solid structure for your presentations.
Develop compelling content for your presentations.
Develop compelling stories that make unforgettable
points.
Open and close your presentation with impact.
Enhance your presentations with dynamic delivery.
Persuade your audience members to take the next step.
How to effectively use visual aids.
How to present technical information effectively.
How to handle question and answer sessions.
Detailed course outlines will be given to participants in the
first lecture.
COMMENCEMENT DATES
Semester 1:
February: Tuesdays 17:30 – 19:30
Semester 2:
July: Tuesdays 17:30 – 19:30
Wits Plus
ASSESSMENT OF PERFORMANCE
CANCELLATION OF A COURSE
Students will be required to attend the lectures,
submit assignments and write an examination.
Students will be required to achieve a minimum of
50% to satisfy the requirements of the programme
and receive a certificate of competence.
• Cancellation by a registrant more than 10
working days before the start date will result in
liability for 25% of the course fees.
• Cancellation in less than 10 working days before
the start date, will result in liability for 40% of the
course fees.
• Cancellation after commencement of the course,
will result in liability for 50% of the fees.
• Students who do not meet the requirements to
continue in the second half of a year course,
will be refunded all fees paid in advance for that
semester.
•ICAM fees and parking disk fees are not
refundable.
•Cancellations thereafter will not be entitled
to a refund and we do not permit automatic
attendance at the next round of the course.
LENGTH OF THE COURSE
Lectures will take place once a week over 14
weeks. The duration of each lecture will be two
hours (24 total contact hours). The 13th lecture
will be revision and will be followed by the 14th a
three hour examination.
WHO IS THE LECTURER?
The course will be facilitated by Dr.Ian Bratt, an
experienced Toastmaster and certified World
Class Speaking Coach.
FEES
R9 500, inclusive of the class notes.
METHOD OF PAYMENT
The fees for all courses are the responsibility of
the individual attending the course. All fees must
be paid prior to registration. Payment can be made
by electronic payment or bank deposits. You will
then need to bring the original deposit slip to Wits
Plus on the registration dates as indicated on your
letter of acceptance.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Contact our International Office to ensure that
you meet all requirements to attend certificate
courses: tel +27 (11) 717 1054. You need to be
in possession of Work Permit (which has to be
endorsed with Home Affairs if we accept you) and
your educational qualifications. Note that there is
an International Registration Fee which is payable
on acceptance for the course.
CAMPUS ACCESS
All short course participants must obtain a Visitor’s
Access Card at a cost of ±R140 per year. Parking
disc fees also apply: arrangements need to be
made with the parking office.
Note: Wits Plus, University of the Witwatersrand, reserves the right to withdraw a course from its
programme should registrations not reach viable numbers. In this event a full refund will be made.