Course Description
Short Course | 12 hours | 1.2 CEUs | $950
This briefing and presentation skills workshop develops the skills and techniques professionals need to quickly deliver key information, influence others and earn respect. When you present well, you become more believable, more convincing, and you are perceived as being more competent because of your presentation skills.
Unfortunately, public speaking can be an anxiety-inducing part of work. This class addresses the worst fears about being on the spot or being put on the hot seat. This class presents techniques to organize ideas effectively and clearly for a variety of situations. The core of this class is developing thinking strategies which guide our ability to analyze, organize, and present ideas. At the end of the class, you will be able to effectively organize and structure a presentation, deliver a convincing message, and provide sound and convincing answers to the most difficult questions.
Topics include the following: learn to create and organize content, to write compelling introductions, and ultimately to anticipate audience needs. Apply best practices, practice delivery techniques, and select appropriate visual aids to make sure your next presentation is less intimidating, more effective, and well-received.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Types of presentation
- Expectations of Effective Presentations
- Preparing for Presentations
- Planning for Presentations
- Analyzing the audience and setting
- Defining the objective and building the message
- Using a model for organizing a persuasive or informational presentation
- Preparing for Different Presentation Types
- Delivery Skills and Challenges
- Addressing Fears and Managing Expectations
- Techniques for overcoming presentation anxiety
- Exploring impact of body, voice, and visual aids
- Do’s and Don’ts of PowerPoint
- Establishing a Speaking Presence
- Making Presentations Memorable
- Incorporating Visual Aids
- Engaging the Audience
- Presenting Memorable Stories
- Answering Audience questions
- Give and receive constructive feedback
- Delivering Effective Presentations
- Presenting to Your Peers
Learner Outcomes
- Overcome the jitters of public speaking
- Analyze the audience
- Use the appropriate approach for the topic and situation
- Develop effective introductions, content and conclusions
- Prepare for delivering different types of presentations and different types of audiences, including senior leadership and customers
- Establish rapport, and build and maintain the audience's trust
- Develop a natural speaking presence for delivering presentations
- Use compelling visuals and stories to engage your audience
- Use voice and body language for greater impact
- Be prepared for impromptu conversations
- Use visuals effectively
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this courseDuration
12 Hours | 2 Days or 4 Nights
*Academic Unit eligibility to be determined by college/university in which you are enrolled in a degree seeking program.