Course Synopsis

Welcome to the Presentation Skills workshop. No matter which role you are assuming, this workshop will help you become more efficient and proficient with the skills of providing information to others. You will gain confidence to deliver effective presentations, strategies for managing nerves, properly structuring a speech and using practical techniques to interpret and engage your audience.

Course objectives

  • Perform a needs analysis and prepare an outline
  • Select presentation delivery methods
  • Practice verbal and non-verbal communication skills
  • Knock down nervousness
  • Develop and use flip charts with color
  • Create targeted PowerPoint presentations
  • Utilize white boarding for reinforcement
  • Describe how video and audio enhance a presentation and list criteria for determining what types to use
  • Enrich the learning experience with humor, questions, and discussion.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Getting Started

    • Module 1 - Introduction

    • Module 1 - Getting Started

    • Module 1 - Workshop Objectives

  • 2

    Creating the Program

    • Module 2 - Creating The Program

    • Module 2 - Performing a Needs Analysis

    • Module 2 - Writing the Basic Outline

    • Module 2 - Researching, Writing, and Editing

    • Module 2 - Video

    • Module 2 - Quiz

  • 3

    Choosing Your Delivery Methods

    • Module 3 - Choosing Your Delievery Methods

    • Module 3 - Basic Methods

    • Module 3 - Advanced Methods

    • Module 3 - Basic Criteria to Consider

    • Module 3 - Video

    • Module 3 - Quiz

  • 4

    Verbal Communication Skills

    • Module 4 - Verbal Communication Skills

    • Moduke 4 - Listening and Hearing They Aren't the Same Thing

    • Module 4 - Asking Questions

    • Module 4 - Communicating with Power

    • Module 4 - Video

    • Module 4 - Quiz

  • 5

    Non-Verbal Communications Skills

    • Module 5 - Non-Verbal Communication Skills

    • Module 5 - Body Language

    • Module 5 - Gestures

    • Module 5 - The Signals You Send to Others

    • Module 5 - It's Not What You Say It's How You Say It

    • Module 5 - Video

    • Module 5 - Quiz

  • 6

    Overcoming Nervousness

    • Module 6 - Overcoming Nervousness

    • Module 6 - Preparing Mentally

    • Module 6 - Physical Relaxation Techniques

    • Module 6 - Appearing Confident Infront of the Crowd

    • Module 6 - Video

    • Module 6 - Quiz

  • 7

    Creating Fantastic Flip Charts

    • Module 7 - Creating Fantastic Flip Charts

    • Module 7 - Required Tools

    • Module 7 - The Advantages of Pre-Writing

    • Module 7 - Using Colors Apporpriatley

    • Module 7 - Creating a Plan B

    • Module 7 - Video

    • Module 7 - Quiz

  • 8

    Creating Compelling PowerPoint Presentations

    • Module 8 - Creating Compelling Powerpoint Presentations

    • Module 8 - Required Tools

    • Module 8 - Tips and Tricks

    • Module 8 - Creating a Plan B

    • Module 8 - Video

    • Module 8 - Quiz

  • 9

    Wow 'Em with the Whiteboard

    • Module 9 - Wow 'Em with the Whiteboard

    • Module 9 - Traditional and Electronic Whiteboards

    • Module 9 - Traditional and Electronic Whiteboards

    • Module 9 - Creating a Plan B

    • Module 9 - Video

    • Module 9 - Quiz

  • 10

    Vibrant Videos and Amazing Audio

    • Module 10 - Vibrant Videos and Amazing Audio

    • Module 10 - Required Tools

    • Module 10 - Tips and Tricks

    • Module 10 - Creating a Plan B

    • Module 10 - Video

    • Module 10 - Quiz

  • 11

    Pumping it Up a Notch

    • Module 11 - Pumping it Up a Notch

    • Module 11 - Make Them Laugh a Little

    • Module 11 - Ask Them a Question

    • Module 11 - Encouraging Discussion

    • Module 11 - Dealing With Questions

    • Module 11 - Video

    • Module 11 - Quiz

  • 12

    Wrapping Up

    • Module 12 - Wrapping Up

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