| Field |
Content |
| Location |
To be confirmed
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| APSS Member |
S$180.00 |
| Non Member |
S$360.00 |
| Pillar |
Eloquence |
| Module Type |
Core module |
| Trainer |
Cynthia Zhai, CSP |
| Assessor |
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| CPD Points |
5 on passing |
Your voice and your body are the tools you use every time you speak. This full-day workshop helps you speak clearly, stand with confidence, and hold the attention of any room.
What you will learn
- Breathe well and project your voice so everyone can hear you, with or without a mic
- Use pace, pauses and tone to make your points land
- Cut out filler words like "um" and "you know"
- Stand still with purpose, move with intent and use gestures that match your message
- Hold eye contact and connect with every part of the room
- Warm up your voice and build your own pre-stage routine
How you are assessed
Live Performance Review. You give a 20 minute talk in front of a small audience, live or recorded. It is scored on voice, presence and gesture. To pass, you need at least 3 out of 5 on every area.
Your faculty
- Trainer: Cynthia Zhai, CSP
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| Field |
Content |
| Location |
To be confirmed
|
| APSS Member |
S$180.00 |
| Non Member |
S$360.00 |
| Pillar |
Enterprise |
| Module Type |
Core module |
| Trainer |
Eugene Seah, CSP |
| Assessor |
Andrew Chow, CSP |
| CPD Points |
5 on passing |
Before a client books you, they look at your bio, your photos and your one-sheet. This full day workshop helps you build the marketing pieces every professional speaker needs.
What you will learn
- Present a professional image for stage and camera
- Be clear on the change you create for your audience and what makes you different
- Write your bio in three lengths: 50, 150 and 300 words
- Build a one-sheet that sells your talks
- Plan your speaker website, showreel and photos
- Name and frame two or three signature talks
- Keep your look and message the same across every platform
How you are assessed
Brand Asset Portfolio Review. You submit your three bios and one completed one-sheet as a PDF. They are checked against the APSS Brand Asset Checklist.
Your faculty
• Trainer: Eugene Seah, CSP
• Assessor: Andrew Chow, CSP
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| Field |
Content |
| Location |
To be confirmed
|
| APSS Member |
S$180.00 |
| Non Member |
S$360.00 |
| Pillar |
Expertise |
| Module Type |
Core module |
| Trainer |
Andrea Edwards, CSP |
| Assessor |
Nick Jonsson |
| CPD Points |
5 on passing |
Clients pay experts. This full-day workshop helps you choose your niche, clearly state what you stand for, and build a steady flow of content that proves you know your field.
What you will learn
- Pick a niche that fits your skills, your credibility and market demand
- Write one clear line on who you help, what problem you solve and how you are different
- Set up a simple system to collect and store useful ideas and sources
- Turn what you know into regular LinkedIn posts
- Start building your own frameworks and proof of results
How you are assessed
Niche Statement and Content Portfolio Review. You submit your niche matrix, a one paragraph niche statement, a library of at least 15 saved resources, and your LinkedIn profile with at least 3 original posts from the past 30 days.
Your faculty
- Trainer: Andrea Edwards, CSP
- Assessor: Nick Jonsson
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| Field |
Content |
| Location |
To be confirmed
|
| APSS Member |
S$180.00 |
| Non Member |
S$360.00 |
| Pillar |
Ethics |
| Module Type |
Core module |
| Trainer |
Su-Yen Wong, CSP |
| Assessor |
Ron Kaufman, CSP |
| CPD Points |
5 on passing |
Trust is what keeps a speaker in business. This full day workshop covers the standards every APSS member is expected to keep, using real situations speakers face.
What you will learn
- Understand the APSS Code of Ethics and why it matters
- Make honest claims about your results, testimonials and credentials
- Keep client information private
- Give credit for ideas and avoid plagiarism
- Know when and how to tell people you used AI
- Treat fellow speakers fairly and handle conflicts of interest
- Know what to do if a standard is broken
How you are assessed
Ethics Knowledge Check and Scenario Response. You answer 15 questions (pass mark 80%) and write 200 words on one real life situation, naming the issue, the principle and what you would do.
Your faculty
- Trainer: Su-Yen Wong, CSP
- Assessor: Ron Kaufman, CSP
