Presenting with Conviction course
In this course you learn to present with confidence and conviction. You work on structure, contact with your audience and turning tension into positive energy.
NRTO quality markFree cancellation up to four weeks before the start, so feel free to book now.
In brief. Presenting with Conviction is a classroom course lasting 2 days. You can take it in Amsterdam, Utrecht and Eindhoven or online, in a group of no more than 8 participants. The price is € 1250,- excl. VAT per participant, including course materials, lunch on location and a certificate of attendance. For a team or department we also run this course in-company.
- Confident in front of any audience
- A compelling story that sticks
- Tension into positive energy
- Attracting and holding attention
- Personal presentation from your own strength
Your trainer: Mieke, Rob, Michaela or Christy 1.252 evaluations in total, average score 8,9. View the trainers
That presentation for the management team, the project team or a symposium: you want to stand there with confidence and really reach your audience. In this course you work on your story, your posture and your impact. So that your presentation sticks.
Description
In this course you will work on presentations that stick. You will explore where tension comes from and how to turn it into positive energy, so that you can stand in front of a group with confidence.
You learn how to make authentic contact with your audience and use your own qualities to really come across. You also get tools for building your story clearly: from a sparkling opening to a closing that sticks.
You go into verbal, non-verbal and paralinguistic communication in depth and discover how to attract your audience's attention and hold on to it. The effective use of visual aids is also covered.
The course is practice-oriented: you alternate theory with practising, reflecting and experimenting. On the second day you give a mini-presentation, for which you will need around three hours of preparation time.
Topics
During this course the following topics, among others, are covered:
- Preparing a presentation: what to take into account when preparing your presentation.
- Speaking engagingly: how to engage your audience, deliver a sparkling opening and close in a way that sticks.
- Nerves before and during a presentation: you will gain insight into the cause of tension and the extent to which it helps or hinders you.
- Turning tension into positive energy: tools and techniques for turning both physical and mental signs of tension into positive energy.
- Communication: how communication works and what you can take from that into your presentations.
- Verbal, non-verbal and paralinguistic communication: what you literally say, what your body does and how your voice sounds. And what effect that has on your audience.
- Purpose, structure and set-up: how to determine the aim of your presentation, arrive at the content and cast it in a logical form.
- Getting and holding attention: with which you capture your audience's attention and how to keep hold of it.
- Use of tools: which tools you choose, how they support your story and how you make sure everything runs smoothly.
Please bear in mind that you will spend about three hours preparing a mini-presentation, which you will deliver on the second day of the course.
Result
After this course you will present with confidence and enjoyment. You know how to determine the aim of your presentation and how to achieve that aim. You build up your story logically and give it a form that suits you and your audience. You capture your listeners' attention and know how to hold it. And you know how to engage your audience, whether you are presenting to the management team, a project team or a larger auditorium.
You will also recognise where your tension comes from and have techniques at your disposal to convert that tension into positive energy. You use your own qualities consciously, so that you come across as authentic and convincing.
Target audience
This course is particularly suitable for participants who have to speak in public for their work, want to improve their presentation techniques and want to stand in front of a group with confidence. Whether you are presenting to the management team, a project team, a symposium or via an online meeting: you learn how to bring your message across convincingly. Which aspects of presenting do you want to focus on?
Teaching method
During the course you alternate between concrete experience, experimenting with behaviour and techniques, reflecting and exploring theory. This means the programme suits different types of participants. There is plenty of action in the course, so that you actually experience the effect of new behaviour. That way you recognise what works and what does not.
We emphasise that you are responsible for your own development and take ownership of it. During the course we invite you to reflect continuously and make connections with your own practice. Our aim is to increase your insight and let you make the translation to your own situation yourself. That increases the chance of real behavioural change.
Prior knowledge
No specific prior knowledge is required for this course. Do you want to present with more self-confidence and conviction? Then you are welcome. An open attitude and a willingness to practise and look at yourself will help you most.
Practical information
- Number of days
- 2 days
- Course times
- from 10 am to 5 pm
- Teaching hours
- 12 hours
- Education level
- Suitable for all levels
- Preparation time
- None
- Included
- Course materials and lunch on site
- Certificate
- At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance
- Cancel
- Free up to four weeks before the start (cancellation terms)
Language
The course is given in Dutch as standard. The trainer speaks English. English-language course materials can be used. If at least 3 participants register, the course can also be given entirely in English.
In-company
Would you like to organise this training for a whole group or several groups? This can be cost-effective. For example, we can tailor the content entirely to your organisation, and training a whole group is also cheaper.
Are you looking at large numbers of participants or a complete academy? That involves a great deal. Consider planning and communication, for example, or identifying and agreeing the objectives and content of the training. Or differences in level, feedback mechanisms and safeguarding. Fortunately, Learnit has extensive experience in this field (more than 25 years) and we are happy to help you through this process.
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All start dates
2 training days. In order of date.
- Thu 12 & Thu 26 November 2026 Utrecht · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 15 October Enrol
- Tue 15 Dec 2026 & Tue 5 Jan 2027 Utrecht · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 17 November Enrol
- Tue 15 Dec 2026 & Tue 5 Jan 2027 Online · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 17 November Enrol
- Tue 26 Jan & Tue 9 Feb 2027 Amsterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 29 December Enrol
- Tue 30 Mar & Tue 13 Apr 2027 Eindhoven · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 2 March Enrol
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This course by city
This course for your team?
Plan your own group on a date that suits you, at your office, at our premises or online. We tailor the content to your day-to-day work, and training a whole group is cheaper than individual bookings.
- Your date and location
- Tailored content
- Multiple groups or an academy are also possible
- More than 25 years' experience
The trainers for this course
Ratings from participants after completing their course, across all courses by this trainer.
Mieke
Trainer in conversation techniques and train-the-trainer 8,8 from 386 evaluations
Rob
Trainer in communication and leadership 8,6 from 346 evaluations
Michaela
Trainer communication and personal development 9,1 from 264 evaluations
Christy
trainer in communication and leadership 9,2 from 256 evaluationsWhat others say about this course
Presenting with Conviction course: average 8.3 from 97 reviews
"Learnit's Presenting with Conviction course was instructive, varied and professionally designed, with a highly skilled and friendly trainer."
"Presenting with Conviction is a good programme for anyone who has to present or presents regularly. You are given highly effective tools that you can use in practice straight away. Since this course I have set up my preparation and my presentations differently and have received a lot of positive responses to this."
“A good, practical course for anyone who, for whatever reason, wants to train their presentation skills.”
"A positive course in which accurate feedback can be given by means of a presentation in the second session. You also learn to build interaction into your presentation, one of the characteristics of a good presentation."
“This course convinced me of my own possibilities and capabilities; my self-confidence and assertiveness have grown over these two days.”
“This was a very good course for me. I learned a lot and this course has certainly helped me. You are called beforehand and have an intake conversation in which you are asked which points you find difficult. These are covered extensively in the course. In short: very satisfied with Learnit and certainly with the trainer as well.”
“The Presenting with Conviction course is well worth taking! With enjoyable trainers and plenty of practice, you can really learn an enormous amount in just two days.”
“I thought the course was well set up, with a good mix of practice and theory. And constructive feedback was given, both by my fellow participants and by the trainer.”
“Well-organised course, mainly interesting for people who find it difficult to bring structure to a presentation. You also get tools for dealing with situations that make you anxious.”
“A course with participants you don't know from other companies makes you feel less vulnerable. We were a small group, so everyone's needs and questions could be properly addressed. The course took quite an emotional turn, but that was no problem at all in this safe environment. I'm really looking forward to putting together a new presentation in the way I was taught on this course. I hope they manage to keep the course this small.”
“You not only learn how to present, but also get to know yourself. Excellent course.”
“This course helps you become aware of your weak and strong points. That awareness and the extra knowledge make it easier to give a presentation with more self-confidence.”
“Very good, professional course. Definitely of great added value. Very pleasant that the group is small, so you can also practise properly.”
"I would warmly recommend this course, this trainer and this organisation. You learn a lot, it is practical and it gives you tools to take further."
“It was a good way to practise; the trainer was very enthusiastic and genuinely wanted to help us move forward. The camera footage also lets you see for yourself what you need to pay attention to.”
“The course had enough variation in its structure and practice elements. The trainer's approach made everyone feel at ease and willing to give and receive honest feedback. Seeing yourself back on video can be confronting, but in this setting it felt fine. I think all participants have been given enough to draw on to deliver a presentation with confidence and conviction.”
“The course was very lively because of the high level of interaction. With topics such as 'dealing with tension', 'preparing a presentation' and 'handling difficult questions', the course was very complete for me. I also got a lot out of the extensive practice. Many thanks!”
“A professional and inspiring course!”
“'Instructive, learning objectives achieved; TIPs and TOPs made it clear where the points for improvement lie.'”
"Very instructive course, plenty of practice. Learned a lot and can apply it straight away in practice!"
“The Presenting with Conviction course was very instructive. The alternation between practice (presenting four times yourself and reviewing it on video) and theory is well balanced. I now know what to do to convince my audience.”
“Good, effective course.”
“A good course; the trainer brings out the best in you in a pleasant way.”
“The course is inspiring and holds your attention right to the end. The explanations and feedback are clear. The atmosphere was pleasant and safe, which made it comfortable to practise something as nerve-racking as presenting.”
“A good course that gives you tools for doing your thing when you have to speak in front of a group, give a presentation or simply deal a little more skilfully with your position among other people. It has made me that bit more complete again. Thank you for that!!”
“I would recommend this course to anyone who has to give presentations. I now know how to approach this and which techniques I can use.”
“Very practical and easy to apply in your work!”
“A good course with an enthusiastic trainer. There was plenty of attention for our own learning objectives. Seeing myself back on video was not much fun, but it was very useful. I got a lot out of it and now feel I can give a presentation with far fewer nerves.”
“An engaging and instructive course. You have the opportunity to bring in various issues from your own working practice, and suggestions are offered in an enjoyable way, so that you can present more effectively.”
“Practical tips, clearly explained, you can get started straight away!”
“The 'Presenting with Conviction' course gives useful hands-on guidance, tips and tricks, for preparing and delivering a presentation with more confidence and enjoyment. How do you stand? How do you get your audience's attention and how do you keep it? Those are points that are covered. I can definitely put it to use!”
“The Presenting with Conviction course is highly recommended for everyone. Differences in profession are, in my view, no obstacle. I learned far more than just presenting: I went from being completely nervous to a 180-degree turn towards feeling self-assured. The other participants' presentations were also interesting and instructive. I would like to stress that the trainer's expertise made an absolute contribution to the success of this course.”
“The course is very instructive. Many topics are covered and you are given the opportunity to practise with them. This is recorded on video and evaluated each time. Topics that appealed to me were, for example: how to structure a presentation, how to hold the audience's attention, how to deal with nerves, and so on.”
“It is very practical, so you can start applying it straight away.”
“For anyone who still feels a little unsure about giving presentations to large groups, Presenting with Conviction is an excellent springboard. You dive in at the deep end with sound techniques.”
“Exactly what I was looking for, possibly thanks to the intake interview.”
“Good, instructive course. Proper account is taken of your own specific learning objectives.”
“I find the Presenting with Conviction course very motivating. You work very intensively in a small group under the guidance of a professional, almost passionate course leader. The course contains plenty of exercises and that works well. It has added a great deal to my toolkit.”
“Good course, which I will also recommend to my company.”
“A good mix of theory and practical exercises. In a safe environment, the course 'forces' you to look at yourself and at the effect of your posture, your style and your communication, even more than at the quality and content of your presentation.”
“A very practical course in a small group, which has definitely increased my enthusiasm for presenting.”
“A very practical course given by a highly skilled and enthusiastic trainer!”
“'You only learn to present by doing it! This course does, however, give you a whole range of clear tips and tricks to make it a lot easier for yourself. The exercises give you immediate feedback and provide points to work on in the future. Excellent!'”
“Practical and tailored!”
“I found the preparation for the sessions extremely professional. Asking the group in advance where their learning objectives lie and building the programme around that means it really is 'tailor-made'. During the day this input was clearly reflected in the sessions and there was a lot of interaction as well.”
“This course gave me exactly the push I needed to go from a reasonable presentation to a good and engaging one.”
“A practical course that is adapted – on the basis of the intake interview – to what you want to improve.”
“A rewarding course, directly applicable in practice, and it helps you get to know yourself even better.”
“This presentation course was very interesting and instructive. The balanced combination of theory and practice has given me a clearer picture of what exactly makes a good presentation and what I need to pay attention to in order to achieve such a result myself.”
“This course was very useful for improving my presentation skills. I really enjoy presenting, but I found the preparation and the interaction somewhat difficult. The course was interactive and has certainly helped me.”
Training formats
Classroom
2 days€ 1250,-- Pleasant venue with a good trainer
- Small groups
- Inspiring and motivating
In-company
Bespoke trainingOn request- 100% for your group
- Bespoke training
- At your place or ours
Workshop
Up to 4 hours for groupsOn request- Suitable for events
- Interactive and inspiring
- Large groups too
Private training
At our place or yoursOn request- 100% just for you
- Achieve a lot in little time
- Whenever you want
Frequently asked questions
Can I cancel free of charge?
Yes. Up to four weeks before the first day of the course you can cancel free of charge, without giving a reason. You then receive a credit note or, if you have already paid, a refund. If you cancel later, you pay part of the course fee: 25% between four and two weeks before the start, 75% in the two weeks before it and 100% in the final week. Moving to another start date is free of charge up to two weeks before the start, after that 50%. Sending a colleague in your place is always possible. Read the cancellation terms.
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You can find the current price at the top right of this course page, along with the schedule, location and delivery format. For in-company or bespoke courses we are happy to provide a quotation on request.
Next start date: Thu 12 & Thu 26 November 2026 in Utrecht
Free cancellation up to four weeks before the start, so you can secure a place now.