Designing Effective Presentations

Overview:

As business professionals we are constantly finding ourselves presenting information. Whether it is for a board, keynote speech or for potential clients, an important skill set of our profession is the ability to present information to different audiences for different purposes. Much of our preparation focus is on presentation delivery (voice, posture, poise etc.), but how we design the presentation can be much more impactful in creating an effective and clear message for your audience.

In this course, we will examine the latest in instructional design research to ensure your content and visual aids are helping your presentation delivery.

Course Content:

In this course, you will gain knowledge about the following topics:

·         Course instructions and learning objectives

·         Designing effective presentations

·         Self learning activity

·         Qualified assessment of learning objectives

·         Course evaluation

Learning Objectives:

Upon completing this course, you should be able to:

·         How to understand your audience and what’s in it for them (WIIFT)

·         Understanding the latest research in how participants for a presentation stay engaged with your message

·         Applying the latest research in instructional design to improve your presentation including storytelling techniques, the replacement of words with images and the effective use of technology such as PowerPoint

Who Will Benefit: 

 The course will benefit professionals looking to improve the instructional design of their business presentations to help both your presentation delivery and create an impactful message for your audience.