Online Class: Effective Presentations

Speaking in front of a group of people is one of the most common fears people experience. In fact, it may be more feared than death...or even spiders. Yet being able to present ourselves, our companies, our ideas and products to others is one of the most essential skills to have in life.

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  • 11
    Lessons
  • 13
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 5
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.5
    CEUs
  •  
    Video Audit
    Available
 
 

Course Description

Speaking in front of a group of people is one of the most common fears people experience. In fact, it may be more feared than death...or even spiders. Yet being able to present ourselves, our companies, our ideas and products to others is one of the most essential skills to have in life. The ability to communicate our ideas effectively helps other people catch our enthusiasm--and without that enthusiasm and support of others, many great projects would never get off the ground.

During the course of this training, we will discuss exactly what a presentation is and how improving your public speaking skills can positively influence many different aspects of your life. We will talk about understanding the situation at hand, knowing your audience, and believing in your subject matter. Then, we will present strategies for researching, organizing, and developing your presentation. We'll also discuss some techniques to help you deliver a confident presentation and review what you can do in the future to improve your presentations skills for the long-term, making each future presentation you do, easier on you and more rewarding for those attending.
 
 

Course Lessons

  • Lesson 1 : Introduction

    Lesson 1 focuses on what a presentation is, the purpose of a presentation, and the various components of a presentation.
  • Lesson 2 : Understand The Situation

    Lesson 2 discusses understanding the situation and why you are speaking. The lesson also discusses knowing your audience and what types of interaction you may have with your audience.
  • Lesson 3 : Know Your Subject Matter and Know How To Sell It

    Lesson 3 examines research, sources, and how much information you need for your presentation. The lesson also discusses thinking about your presentation as a sale.
  • Lesson 4 : Know Your Tools

    Lesson 4 examines the importance of knowing your presentation tools and the location.
  • Lesson 5 : Know Yourself

    Lesson 5 discusses knowing your strengths, weaknesses, and your presentation style.
  • Lesson 6 : Organize It, Then Write The Script

    Lesson 6 discusses how to organize your presentation and prepare your script.
  • Lesson 7 : Select Appropriate Visual Aids

    Lesson 7 discusses selecting appropriate visual aids for your presentation and visual design.
  • Lesson 8 : Avoid Death by PowerPoint

    Lesson 8 examines some of the problems that can happen with overusing PowerPoint in presentations.
  • Lesson 9 : Practice

    Lesson 9 discusses the importance of practicing your presentation before you give it, including how to receive feedback from others.
  • Lesson 10 : Present

    Lesson 10 discusses tips for your presentation, including how to dress, make eye contact, and prepare on the day of the presentation.
  • Lesson 11 : Follow up

    Lesson 11 discusses the importance of getting feedback on your presentation and reflecting on it.
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Define what a presentation is and its various components.
  • Identify the situation that you are presenting in.
  • Describe how much you need to know about the presentation subject matter before presenting.
  • Identify the location and setting of the presentation and planning a presentation appropriately.
  • Identify your presentation strengths and weaknesses.
  • Prepare and organize a presentation script.
  • Recognize the correct visual aids to utilize for the type of presentation you are giving.
  • Describe why practice is important before doing your presentation.
  • Summarize how to best present yourself when making any presentation.
  • Summarize the importance and methods for obtaining presentation feedback.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

Student Testimonials

  • "Course is really helpful, Instructor is excellent and great." -- Ahmed E.
  • "This course is useful to most of us. Most of us might have been involved in some type of presentations. After going through the session, I felt that we can deliver presentations with more impact." -- Shriram C.

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