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Presentation Skills Quiz

Which presentation skills course is right for you?

We offer presentation skills courses to suit different levels of experience and skill. To assess which course is right for you, complete the quick quiz below. For each question just tick the box that most accurately reflects your experience of presenting, then click the button at the bottom. Make sure you’re honest to get the most accurate result.

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1 I generally feel anxious before presenting and continue to feel nervous when I speak
 
I sometimes feel a little nervous when presenting but am able to channel my nervous energy
 
I am generally relaxed about the idea of presenting and occasionally experience nerves in certain situations such as big occasions, large or hostile audiences
     
2 I have limited or no experience of presenting
 
I have some experience of presenting
 
I have wide experience of presenting in a variety of situations
     
3 I understand the importance of preparation and am not sure of the best method
 
I know preparation is important and sometimes prefer to ‘wing it’
 
I always put time aside to work on and rehearse presentations
     
4 I include lots of detail to make sure I don’t miss anything important out
 
I pick out the key points I want to convey and use specific evidence to support the facts
 
I only use information that supports my key messages and put details in supporting documents
     
5 I put my presentation together in the order important ideas occur to me
 
I structure my presentation in an orderly sequence with one thing following after another
 
I structure my presentation in a logical way using clear transitions that make it easy for the audience to follow
     
6 I use visual aids as a prompt in case I forget what I want to say
 
I sometimes use visual aids to act as a reminder of what comes next
 
I only use visual aids to help the audience understand a key point using a graph or diagram
or where it will make my presentation more engaging. I sometimes choose to present
without them
     
7 I stick to the facts I need to get across
 
I use examples and case studies to bring ideas to life
 
I tell stories and anecdotes as well as use case studies to make my presentation engaging
     
8 I don’t know what a rhetorical technique is
 
I’ve heard of rhetorical techniques but never attempted to use one
 
I incorporate rhetorical techniques into my presentation to add impact
     
9 I’m not sure how to stand or what to do with my arms
 
I know posture is important and use some gestures when I present
 
I move and stand well using gestures appropriately to add emphasis
     
10 People say my voice is soft, quiet or monotone
 
When people comment on my voice they suggest ways to improve it such as projection,
pitch or pace
 
I’m able to vary the way I use my voice to add emphasis and engage the audience
     
11 I know I use a lot of ‘fillers’ such as ‘um’, ‘er’, ‘okay’, ‘you know’, ‘kind of’, ‘actually’, or ‘basically’, when I present
 
I’m aware of using some ‘fillers’ when I’m not well prepared or talk too fast
 
I use pauses for impact and rarely use ‘fillers’
     
12 I’m afraid the audience will catch me out by asking something I can’t answer
 
I prepare for questions and know how to manage the question and answer session effectively
 
I take questions in my stride and am able to handle interruptions and challenges easily