From November 12th, 14th, and 16th, a training course was held by public relations specialist Ani Tsitskishvili on the topic:

"Persuasive Speaking Techniques."

The course covered the following topics:

1. Overview of Public Speaking:

   • What is public speaking?

   • Public speaking as a communication process.

   • Key purposes of a public speech.

   • Types of persuasive speeches.

2. Audience Types:

   • 6 types of audiences for persuasive speaking.

3. Opening and Closing a Speech:

   • How not to start a speech.

   • How to open a speech effectively.

   • How to conclude a speech.

4. Main Body of the Speech:

   • Basic structure of a speech.

   • Defining the central idea.

   • Core strategies for persuasive speaking (problem/solution, cause-effect, comparison-advantage).

   • Practical exercises.

5. Support Your Ideas:

   • Gain credibility.

   • Use of visual aids.

   • How to build a presentation.

   • Specific calls to action.