October 2026
36m
English
on-demand course
Communication Skills: Deliver A Winning Pitch Concisely, Directly And Confidently
with The Expert Academy, Alan Stevens
Closed Captioning available in English, Spanish
Overview
In this engaging 36-minute course, turn strong ideas into concise, persuasive pitches. Clarify the problem, sharpen your message, use confident language and finish with a clear next step that makes it easier for your audience to respond.
What I will be able to do after this course
- Create a concise pitch around a clear audience problem
- Use persuasive language without losing clarity or authenticity
- Capture attention quickly and sustain interest throughout
- Tell a consistent story that reinforces the value of your idea
- Finish with a clear and relevant call to action
Course Instructor(s)
Alan Stevens is a reputation and media communications expert, author and journalist. A Past President of the Global Speakers Federation and director of MediaCoach, he has advised politicians, television presenters, sports figures and organisations including Virgin, Google, BMW and The Beverly Hills Hotel.
Who is it for?
Designed for professionals, founders, salespeople, jobseekers and anyone who needs to pitch an idea, opportunity or proposal. It is suitable for learners at any level.
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