Course detail

Presentation Skills (EVB)

FAST-NZB016Acad. year: 2026/2027

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.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Mgr. Lucie Strnadová

Department

Institute of Social Sciences (SPV)

Entry knowledge

The course does not require any specific prior knowledge. Students are expected to have basic communication skills and a willingness to participate actively in practical exercises.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

The scope of supervised instruction and the method of its implementation are defined by an annually updated directive issued by the course guarantor.

Aims

The aim of the course is to develop students' ability to prepare and deliver professional presentations in both academic and professional contexts. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to create a logically structured presentation, adapt its content to a target audience, and use verbal, non-verbal and visual communication effectively and appropriately. They will be able to present professional topics clearly, respond to audience questions, provide and receive constructive feedback, and reflect critically on their own presentation performance. Students will also be able to tailor their presentations to a range of academic and professional communication situations.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

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

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme NPC-EVB Master's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Mgr. Lucie Strnadová

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

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Mgr. Lucie Strnadová

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.