Short course300 h · Online · 5 modules

Idea Presentation and Pitching Course

This course gives you the essential tools to communicate your ideas with clarity, impact and persuasion. You will learn to structure your presentations, use storytelling, design effective visuals and connect with your audience through voice and body language, turning your ideas into memorable pitches for investors, clients, managers or juries, with practical exercises and personalized feedback along the way.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start1 December
Modules5
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About the program

What is the Idea Presentation and Pitching Course?

This short course shows you how to turn an idea into a clear, convincing pitch. You will study the differences between an idea, a value proposition and a pitch; the principles of persuasive communication and the elements of a solid idea, from problem and solution to benefit, differentiation and viability; the main types of pitch, from the elevator pitch to commercial, project, investment and internal proposals; pitch structure, the central message and storytelling; rational and emotional arguments; voice, diction, pauses, posture, gesture and eye contact; techniques to manage nerves and stage fright; adapting your style to investors, clients, managers or juries; and the visual design of slides and the use of data that supports rather than overwhelms.

What sets this course apart: storytelling techniques that capture and hold the attention of your audience; practical guidance on designing clear, attractive presentation visuals; work on body language and voice to project confidence and credibility; methods for structuring key messages so they are clear and concise; and practical exercises with personalized feedback, ending with an integrating project in which you build and deliver a complete pitch for a real or simulated idea.

Program typeShort course
ModeOnline
Duration300 hours
Modules5
Start1 December

Program highlights

  • Persuasive foundations: value proposition, types of pitch and what makes a presentation work.
  • Pitch structure: opening, central proposal, evidence and a persuasive close.
  • Storytelling: conflict, opportunity and transformation for a memorable message.
  • Stage presence: voice, body language and techniques to manage nerves.
  • Visual design: clear slides and data that support the argument.
  • Integrating project: design and delivery of a full pitch with questions and close.
Syllabus

Syllabus of the Idea Presentation and Pitching Course

5 modules. Select a module to see its content.

Module 1

Fundamentals of persuasive communication, message building and strategic principles for presenting ideas with clarity and impact

  • 1.1. The concepts of idea, value proposition and pitch: differences, objectives and contexts of use in professional, academic, commercial and creative settings
  • 1.2. Principles of persuasive communication applied to presenting ideas: clarity, concision, relevance, structure and focus on the audience
  • 1.3. Essential elements of a solid idea: problem, solution, benefit, differentiation and communicative viability
  • 1.4. Types of pitch: elevator pitch, sales pitch, project pitch, investment pitch, institutional pitch and internal proposals
  • 1.5. Factors that determine the effectiveness of a presentation: audience, context, available time, language and emotional connection
At this stage
60 hestimated workload
5 wkweeks at your pace
Module 2

Pitch structure, strategic narrative and organization of content to capture attention and build conviction

  • 2.1. The basic structure of an effective pitch: opening, development, central proposal, evidence and persuasive close
  • 2.2. Building the main message: what to say, in what order and at what depth according to the objective of the presentation
  • 2.3. Storytelling applied to presenting ideas: narrative, conflict, opportunity, transformation and memorability of the message
  • 2.4. Clear formulation of the problem and the proposed solution: focus, differentiation and value perceived by the audience
  • 2.5. Using rational and emotional arguments to strengthen credibility and increase the persuasive power of the pitch
At this stage
60 hestimated workload
5 wkweeks at your pace
Module 3

Oral communication, body language and expression techniques for speaking with confidence, clarity and stage presence

  • 3.1. Voice, diction, pace, pauses and intonation as tools to convey confidence, authority and warmth when presenting an idea
  • 3.2. Body language in the pitch: posture, gestures, eye contact, movement and consistency between physical expression and the spoken message
  • 3.3. Techniques to manage nerves, anxiety and stage fright before and during a public presentation
  • 3.4. Building personal presence and credibility: perceived confidence, authenticity and command of the communicative space
  • 3.5. Adapting your communication style to the audience: investors, clients, managers, juries, partners or the general public
At this stage
60 hestimated workload
5 wkweeks at your pace
Module 4

Visual design of the pitch, presentation aids and clear, professional and persuasive materials

  • 4.1. Visual design principles applied to presentations: hierarchy, simplicity, legibility, contrast and graphic consistency
  • 4.2. Selecting and organizing visual content: short texts, charts, images, figures and supporting elements that reinforce the message
  • 4.3. Designing high-impact pitch slides: visual structure, narrative flow and balance between information and aesthetics
  • 4.4. Strategic use of data, metrics and comparisons to support the proposal without overwhelming the audience
  • 4.5. Integrating speech and visuals: synchronization, reinforcement of the argument and avoiding excessive dependence on the slides
At this stage
60 hestimated workload
5 wkweeks at your pace
Module 5

Integrating project: developing, designing and delivering a professional pitch for a real or simulated idea, project or proposal

  • 5.1. Definition of the case study: the idea, project, product, service or initiative to be turned into a structured pitch
  • 5.2. Building the central message and strategic narrative: problem, value proposition, benefits and differentiation
  • 5.3. Designing the complete pitch structure and selecting the key arguments for the target audience
  • 5.4. Preparing the visual aids and supporting presentation materials with criteria of clarity and persuasion
  • 5.5. Simulation or delivery of the oral presentation: voice, body language, timing, questions and final close
At this stage
60 hestimated workload
5 wkweeks at your pace
Plan your pace

Duration and format of the Idea Presentation and Pitching Course

It is 300 hours. Tell us how many you can study each week and we will tell you when you will really finish.

4 h30 h
With 12 h per week
6
months to finish
25 weeks
weeks in total

This is the pace at which most students finish. It fits well with the installment plan.

Faculty

Academic leadership and faculty

The Navalis teaching team: working professionals who teach and supervise the programs.

Dra. Marina AlcoverDr. Marina AlcoverAcademic Director and Head of Quality Assurance
Ing. Diego CifuentesEng. Diego CifuentesSenior Lecturer in Naval Welding and Non-Destructive Testing; Head of QA/QC for Welded Joints
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)Capt. Javier Abaroa (MCA)Senior Lecturer in Ship Handling, Electronic Navigation (ECDIS/Radar/ARPA) and GMDSS; STCW Compliance and Bridge Resource Management Coordinator
Dr. Pau FerrerDr. Pau FerrerSenior Lecturer in Naval Architecture and Simulation; Director of the Hydrodynamics and CFD Laboratory
Dra. Nuria LlobregatDr. Nuria LlobregatSenior Lecturer in Marine Meteorology, SAR and Operational Safety; Navigation Risk Management Coordinator
Ing. Javier BañulsEng. Javier BañulsSenior Lecturer in Electrical Engineering, Automation and ETO Engineering; Electronic Integration and Engine Alarms Coordinator
Ing. Sofía MarquinaEng. Sofía MarquinaSenior Lecturer in Materials, Composites and Corrosion Protection; Coordinator of the Advanced Paints and Coatings Line
Ing. Tomás RieraEng. Tomás RieraSenior Lecturer in Propulsion, Alternative Energy and Hybrid Systems; Energy Performance and Vibration Coordinator
Objectives

Objectives of the Idea Presentation and Pitching Course

01Turn uncertainty into persuasion by analyzing the situation, prioritizing the essential information, anticipating scenarios and communicating a clear strategy.
02Transform abstract concepts into compelling proposals through storytelling that connects the logic of the benefit with the emotions of the audience.
03Speak with impact and conviction, structuring clear, persuasive messages and adapting your language to each audience.
04Use criticism as fuel for improvement, analyzing feedback constructively to identify areas for development and define concrete action plans.
05Generate innovative, memorable ideas with brainstorming techniques and user-centered design thinking tools.
06Turn stage fright into confidence with breathing, visualization and anchoring techniques that help you connect authentically with your audience.
Careers

Career opportunities after the Idea Presentation and Pitching Course

01Entrepreneur or startup founderpresenting projects convincingly to investors and clients.
02Sales and marketingbuilding effective presentations to persuade prospects and close deals.
03Consultant or advisercommunicating solutions to complex problems clearly and persuasively.
04Project managementpresenting proposals, progress reports and results to stakeholders.
05Team leadershipinspiring and motivating teams by presenting the vision and goals effectively.
06Public relations and communicationpresenting the company or brand to the media and the public.
Frequently asked questions

Questions about the Idea Presentation and Pitching Course

To persuade the audience to take a specific action, such as investing, partnering, buying or approving a proposal, in a short and well-structured presentation.

The elevator pitch, sales pitch, project pitch, investment pitch, institutional pitch and internal proposals, with the structure and tone that suit each one.

Yes. A full module works on voice, body language and specific techniques to manage nerves and anxiety before and during a presentation.

It is recommended but not essential. In the final project you can work on your own idea or on a simulated proposal provided for the exercise.

Yes. You will learn visual design principles, how to choose charts, images and data and how to integrate your speech with the slides without depending on them.

Yes. The course includes practical exercises and personalized feedback, and the final project ends with the delivery or simulation of your pitch.

The course comprises 300 hours of study across 5 modules of 60 hours each, fully online, with practical exercises designed to fit around a busy schedule.

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Admission process

No waiting for a call back. If your documents are in order, you can enroll in the same session.

Entry requirements
  • Profile: aimed at entrepreneurs and startups, sales and marketing professionals, researchers and academics who need to present their findings, team leaders and managers, and anyone who wants to overcome stage fright and communicate ideas with impact; basic knowledge of communication or marketing and previous experience of presenting or selling are helpful, and it is useful to bring a project or business idea to work on during the course.
  • Language: sufficient command of English to follow the classes and the technical documentation.
  • Technical resources: a computer with a stable internet connection, an up-to-date browser, presentation software and a webcam and microphone to record or deliver your pitch.
  • Admission: online application, review of your profile and a short interview with the academic team.
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