Presentation Skills

Description

Many studies have found that public speaking is the number one fear, outranking flying, snakes, insects, and even death. Ironically, it is also one of the skills that can make or break a person's career. You will be provided with a robust set of skills to compliment your current presentation skill set.

The Presentation Skills course will give you some presentation skills that will make speaking in public less terrifying and more enjoyable. This course includes topics you can look forward to at creating an effective program, using various visual aids, and engaging the audience.

Course Curriculum

  • Introduction
    • Course Objectives ..
  • Module 1
    • Creating the Program ..
    • Performing a Needs Analysis ..
    • Writing the Basic Outline ..
    • Structuring the Information ..
    • Researching, Writing and Editing ..
    • Presentation- Basic Outline ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 2
    • Choosing Your Delivery Methods ..
    • Basic Methods ..
    • Advanced Methods ..
    • Basic Criteria to Consider ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 3
    • Verbal Communication Skills ..
    • Listening and Hearing: They Aren't the Same Thing ..
    • Asking Questions ..
    • Communicating With Power ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 4
    • Non-Verbal Communication Skills ..
    • Body Language ..
    • Gestures ..
    • The Signals You Send to Others ..
    • It's Not What You Say, It's How You Say It ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 5
    • Overcoming Nervousness ..
    • Preparing Mentally ..
    • Physical Relaxation Techniques ..
    • Appearing Confident in Front of the Crowd ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 6
    • Creating Fantastic Flip Charts ..
    • Required Tools ..
    • The Advantages of Pre-Writing ..
    • Using Colors Appropriately ..
    • Creating a Plan B ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 7
    • Creating Compelling PowerPoint Presentations ..
    • Required Tools ..
    • Tips and Tricks ..
    • Creating a Plan B ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 8
    • Wow 'Em With the Whiteboard ..
    • Traditional and Electronic Whiteboards ..
    • Using Colors Appropriately ..
    • Creating a Plan B ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 9
    • Vibrant Videos and Amazing Audio ..
    • Required Tools ..
    • Tips and Tricks ..
    • Creating a Plan B ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Module 10
    • Pumping it Up a Notch ..
    • Make Them Laugh a Little ..
    • Ask Them a Question ..
    • Encouraging Discussion ..
    • Dealing With Questions ..
    • Knowledge Check ..
  • Assessment
    • Post Test ..