Course Details

Presentation Skills (EVB)

Academic Year 2026/27

NZB016 course is part of 1 study plan

​ NPC-EVB Summer Semester 1st year

The course focuses on developing presentation and professional communication skills required for both academic study and the professional practice of engineering graduates. Students will acquire the principles of planning, structuring and delivering professional presentations, learn to use verbal, non-verbal and visual communication effectively, and design high-quality presentation materials. The course includes the preparation and delivery of professional presentations, interacting with the audience, managing discussions, and providing constructive feedback. Emphasis is placed on practical training, self-reflection, and the ability to communicate technical information clearly to different target audiences in academic and professional situations. Teaching is based on practical exercises, discussions, and simulated presentation situations.

Credits

4 credits

Language of instruction

Czech

Semester

summer

Course Guarantor

Mgr. Lucie Strnadová

Institute

Institute of Social Sciences

Forms and criteria of assessment

course-unit credit and examination

Entry Knowledge

The subject extends knowledge and skills gained in the course of secondary education, interest in the presentation theory is welcomed, knowledge of general psychology, experience of presenting, recognising other speakers' presentation, motivation to self-presentation skills improving.

Aims

Orientation in subject, ability to aplicate of knowledge, information and practises in professional and personal life.
Knowledge of ethic principles and their connections with management. Understanding of human change in firm culture, manager´s personality and firm strategy.

Basic Literature

Studijní materiály zpracované garantem předmětu jsou dostupné v kurzu NZB016 v systému Moodle. (cs)
HUGHES, John and Andrew MALLETT. Successful Presentations. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2012.  (en)
REYNOLDS, Garr. Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery. 3rd ed. Berkeley, CA: New Riders, 2020. (en)

Prerequisites

The subject extends knowledge and skills gained in the course of secondary education, interest in the presentation theory is welcomed, knowledge of general psychology, experience of presenting, recognising other speakers' presentation, motivation to self-presentation skills improving.

Offered to foreign students

Not to offer

Course on BUT site

https://www.vut.cz/en/students/courses/detail/303668

Lecture

13 weeks, 2 hours/week, elective

Syllabus

  1. Introduction to Presentation Skills. Professional Communication in Civil Engineering. Presentation Situations in Academic and Professional Practice.
  2. Audience and Presentation Purpose. Audience Analysis. Adapting Presentation Content, Style and Length.
  3. Structure of a Professional Presentation. Key Message. Content Organisation. Argumentation. Selection of Key Information.
  4. Verbal and Non-verbal Communication. Voice and Vocal Delivery. Body Language. Managing Presentation Anxiety.
  5. Visual Support for Presentations. Presentation Design. Visual Layout. Working with Images, Graphs, Diagrams and Technical Drawings.
  6. Presenting Technical Information. Interpreting Visual Materials. Clear Communication of Technical Information.
  7. Types of Professional Presentations. Academic, Project, Defence and Decision-making Presentations. Briefing. Elevator Pitch.
  8. Presentation Technologies. Online and Alternative Forms of Presentation. Presentation Software. Artificial Intelligence in Presentation Preparation.
  9. Audience Interaction. Professional Discussion. Argumentation. Handling Questions. Feedback.
  10. Group Presentations. Team Communication. Role Allocation. Coordination of Presenters.
  11. Evaluating Presentations. Assessment Criteria. Constructive Feedback. Self-reflection.
  12. Online Presentations. Hybrid Presentations. Remote Communication.
  13. Responsible Use of Sources and Artificial Intelligence in Presentation Preparation. Referencing. Copyright. Academic Integrity.

Exercise

13 weeks, 2 hours/week, compulsory

Syllabus

  1. Introductory Presentation. Analysis of Presentation Situations. Assessment Criteria.
  2. Audience Analysis. Adapting Professional Information to Different Target Audiences. Selection of Communication Strategies.
  3. Planning a Presentation. Formulating the Key Message. Creating a Logical Presentation Structure.
  4. Practical Presentation Skills. Voice and Vocal Delivery. Public Speaking. Managing Presentation Anxiety. Presenting with a Microphone.
  5. Creating Visual Support for Presentations. Designing and Evaluating Presentation Materials.
  6. Presenting Technical Information Using Visual Materials. Interpreting Graphs, Diagrams and Technical Drawings.
  7. Preparing Professional Presentations. Simulated Professional Presentation Situations. Elevator Pitch.
  8. Practical Use of Presentation Technologies. Creating and Editing Presentation Materials Using AI Tools.
  9. Practical Audience Interaction. Leading a Professional Discussion. Handling Questions.
  10. Preparing and Delivering a Group Presentation. Role Allocation. Team Collaboration.
  11. Student Presentations.
  12. Student Presentations.
  13. Student Presentations. Final Course Evaluation and Review.