Presenting and pitching with confidence

You’ll learn how to present your research clearly and correctly while keeping the needs of your international audience in mind.

Flawless presentations
Know your audience
Boost your confidence

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Presenting and pitching with confidence

Present your work with confidence, clarity and impact on the global stage. Are you ready to make your research stand out on the international stage? Whether you’re giving a seminar talk, pitching your project in just one minute, or designing a poster that grabs attention, strong communication skills in English are essential. In our 4-session course, Presenting and pitching with confidence, you’ll practise and refine these skills in a supportive setting. You’ll learn how to speak with clarity and impact, engage international audiences, and present your research with confidence. You will practise giving your own presentation in front of the group; putting the tips and theory immediately into practice

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Presenting and pitching your research with confidence

We identify the needs of your organization or your group based on interviews, intakes and example texts. For example:

Prepare effectively for presentations, pitches and poster sessions
Structure your message clearly in English
Build rapport with and influence your audience
Present tables and figures convincingly
Improve your fluency and pronunciation
Handle questions from your international audience
Vocabulary and rhetoric: how can you use academic language effectively?
Use your voice: articulation, tempo, pauses, volume and intonation
How can you give and receive feedback graciously and effectively?
Tips and tricks for boosting your confidence

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Dates

Wednesday 17, 24 September, 1 & 8 October (13.00-16.00h)
Wednesday 4, 11, 18 & 25 March 2026

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Afternoon: 13.30-16.30h

Location
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Credits

2 EC

Required course materials
You need a laptop to participate in this course.

Fees

The four-session, open-enrolment workshop in Presenting and pitching with confidence in English costs € 750 (VAT exempt).

The exact cost for a private or in-company workshop will depend on your needs and the size of the group. Would you like to know more? Just fill in our contact form or call us on 020 - 244 34 00. We will be happy to make an appointment with you for a free consultation without any obligation.