Effective Presentations

About this course

Ironically, it is also one of the skills that can make or break a person’s career. Your participants will be provided a strong set of skills that will complement their current presentation skill set.

The Presentation Skills workshop will give participants some presentation skills that will make speaking in public less terrifying and more enjoyable. This workshop includes topics that participants can look forward to including: creating a compelling program, using various types of visual aids, and engaging the audience.

Note

Participants who wish to receive a Statement of Attainment can choose to complete a post course assessment. Upon successful completion of the assessment they will be eligible to receive a statement of attainment for the BSBCMM401 Make a Presentation unit of competency.

Course Outline

Module One: Getting Started

Workshop Objectives

Module Two: Creating the Program

Performing a Needs Analysis
Writing the Basic Outline
Researching, Writing, and Editing
Module Two: Case Study
Module Two: Review Questions

Module Three: Choosing Your Delivery Methods

Basic Methods
Advanced Methods
Basic Criteria to Consider
Module Three: Case Study
Module Three: Review Questions

Module Four: Verbal Communication Skills

Listening and Hearing: They Aren’t the Same Thing
Asking Questions
Communicating with Power
Module Four: Case Study
Module Four: Review Questions

Module Five: 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
Module Five: Case Study
Module Five: Review Questions

Module Six: Overcoming Nervousness

Preparing Mentally
Physical Relaxation Techniques
Appearing Confident in Front of the Crowd
Module Six: Case Study
Module Six: Review Questions

Module Seven: Creating Fantastic Flip Charts

Required Tools
The Advantages of Pre-Writing
Using Colors Appropriately
Creating a Plan B
Module Seven: Case Study
Module Seven: Review Questions

Module Eight: Creating Compelling PowerPoint Presentations

Required Tools
Tips and Tricks
Creating a Plan B
Module Eight: Case Study
Module Eight: Review Questions

Module Nine: Wow ‘Em with the Whiteboard

Traditional and Electronic Whiteboards
Using Colors Appropriately
Creating a Plan B
Module Nine: Case Study
Module Nine: Review Questions

Module Ten: Vibrant Videos and Amazing Audio

Required Tools
Tips and Tricks
Creating a Plan B
Module Ten: Case Study
Module Ten: Review Questions

Module Eleven: Pumping it Up a Notch

Make Them Laugh a Little
Ask Them a Question
Encouraging Discussion
Dealing with Questions
Module Eleven: Case Study
Module Eleven: Review Questions

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

Words from the Wise

Now its the time ... Take the leap and get qualified

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Learning Outcomes

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
Utilise 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

Student Information Handbook

Student Handbook

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