What type of presentation skills courses do you offer?
We offer corporate programmes, one-to-one presentation skills coaching and 'on the spot' coaching. If you would like to make a booking for any of our programmes, please contact us on 01494 618585 or email us at enquiries@psprogrammes.co.uk
We also offer TV media training and crisis media management.

Can you customise a programme for my business or organisation?
Yes, we can customise a presentation skills programme and we can run the presentation skills programmes in-house or at a location of your choice. We will also tailor your presentation skills coaching to fit in with a company's leadership development course or ongoing communication skills programme. Please call to discuss the range of options available to you or email enquiries@psprogrammes.co.uk

What if I have a specific business presentation or live event that I need help with?
Please call us to discuss the type of help that you would like. We can work with you on rehearsing presenters, including 'on the spot' coaching either at your business, organisation or the venue at which you're holding your event at. We can also help you with content and slide development.

What are your payment terms for corporate programmes and one-to-one presentation skills coaching?
If you are making a booking less than 7 days before commencement of any programme, payment is required in full immediately by bank transfer.
If you are making a booking with more than 7 days before commencement of any programme, 50% is required immediately by bank transfer and then the remaining balance is required at least 7 days prior to the commencement of the PS Programme, payment can be made by bank transfer.
These payment terms apply unless alternative arrangements have been agreed by both parties.

Do you use a camera on the presentation skills programmes?
In the main, we don't film practice sessions on our presentation skills programmes. However, if you requested this, we can provide this service when there are two coaches on a programme and we would also bring along our technician. We of course film throughout all our TV Media training programmes.

Do you provide notes?
We will provide a coaching journal on the presentation skills programmes, and we invite you keep your own record of your learning points, and store knowledge which is of specific relevance and interest to you.

How many coaches are on each of the presentation skills programmes?
There will be at least one coach on any presentation skills programme of up to five participants, and two coaches on any number above that.

What happens if a participant cancels their place on a PS Programme?
If you cancel more than 28 days before commencement of any programme, we will refund 75% of your money and charge a £100 administration fee.
If you cancel between 14 - 28 days before commencement of any programme, we will refund 50% of your money and charge a £100 administration fee.
If you cancel less than 14 days before commencement of any programme, we will not refund any of your money.
Cancellations need to be made by both emailing us at enquiries@psprogrammes.co.uk and phoning us at PS Programmes on 01494 618585 during our office hours.

What happens if due to operational reasons, PS Programmes needs to change the date and/or location of a programme?
We will contact you and agree an alternative date or location with you. If this is not suitable, we will give you a full refund. If this is not suitable, we will refund in full any payment received in respect of that programme. PS Programmes will not be held liable for any other costs that might be incurred as a result of the cancellation.

Can I contact you to discuss the most appropriate presentation skills programme for me?
Yes, we are happy to discuss this with you. Please call us by phoning PS Programmes on 01494 618585. Our office hours are 9am to 5.30pm.

What is the start and finish time of your presentation skills programmes?
Depending on the venue, they usually run from either 9am - 5pm or 9.30am - 5.30 pm. We will confirm the time with you, after you have booked. For 'on the spot' coaching, the hours are flexible to fit in with your reherasal schedule.

Where do you usually deliver your presentation skills programmes?
We can deliver them at a venue of your choice or we recommend a venue. We also enjoy running our programmes at The Meeting House in London. Outside of London, Sheepdrove in Lambourn is another of our favourite venues.

Should participants all be of similar presenting experience on your presentation skills programmes?
We will always aim to bring together people of similar presenting experience, where possible. If we notice a wide disparity in experience or seniority, we will contact you to discuss this.

Will I receive joining instructions?
On receipt of payment we will issue complete joining instructions, a location map, public transport information, venue details and programme timings.

Can I bring a laptop and slides on a presentation skills programme?
We do cover visual support, so you are welcome to bring your own laptop and slides. You will have the opportunity to work with some of your slides, however for the One Day Programme the main focus is on building up your ability to present. The Two Day Programme devotes more time to the use of visuals and prompts, which includes using presentation slides.

FAQs - TV Media Training and Crisis Media Management

What does the TV Media training programmes include?
The TV Media training programmes include interview practices, filming, playback, coaching, feedback and a DVD of your performance. If the TV Media programme is held at our TV Studios in Central London, we will also provide refreshments.

Where are the TV Media training programmes held?
PS Programmes TV Media training is usually delivered at one of our selected TV studios in Central London with our expert team of media coaches and journalists. If you have the available room facilities at your offices, we can also mock up a TV Studio on site with our own cameras, lighting and editing equipment or we can source a studio that is local to you. We provide one-to-one TV Media Skills Training Programmes, and if requested we can run both TV and Radio Media Skills training sessions.

How many participants are on a TV Media training programme?
Usually we recommend 4 participants on each TV Media corporate training programme, to ensure that each person gets the most out of the day, and benefits from some one-to-one coaching. We can accomodate up to 6 people per programme if required. For the sessions we run throughout the year for private indidivuals to book on a TV Media training programme, we require a minimum of 3 participants and have a maximum of 6 participants attending.

Do you provide support after a TV Media training programme?
We can also provide you with support after your programme, please get in touch with us to discuss.

What is the start and finish time of your TV Media training programmes?
The start and finish times are flexible. Usually it depends on whether we are filming at the studios or at our clients premises, they usually run from either 9am - 5pm or 9.30am - 5.30 pm. We can also deliver half day TV media training and crisis media management sessions if required.

What are your payment terms for TV Media training programmes?
If you are making a booking less than 7 days before commencement of any programme, payment is required in full immediately by bank transfer.
If you are making a booking with more than 7 days before commencement of any programme, 50% is required immediately by bank transfer and then the remaining balance is required at least 7 days prior to the commencement of the PS Programme, payment can be made by bank transfer.
These payment terms apply unless alternative arrangements have been agreed by both parties.

What happens if a participant cancels their place on TV Media training programme?
If you cancel more than 28 days before commencement of any programme, we will refund 75% of your money and charge a £100 administration fee.
If you cancel between 14 - 28 days before commencement of any programme, we will refund 50% of your money and charge a £100 administration fee.
If you cancel less than 14 days before commencement of any programme, we will not refund any of your money.
Cancellations need to be made by both emailing us at enquiries@psprogrammes.co.uk and phoning us at PS Programmes on 01494 618585 during our office hours.

What happens if due to operational reasons, PS Programmes needs to change the date and/or location of a TV Media training programme?
We will contact you and agree an alternative date or location with you. If this is not suitable, we will refund in full any payment received in respect of that programme. PS Programmes will not be held liable for any other costs that might be incurred as a result of the cancellation.