Course aims
This comprehensive presentation skills e-learning program will give participants some presentation skills that will make speaking in public less terrifying and more enjoyable. This online training course includes topics that participants can look forward to including:
- Creating a compelling program;
- Using various types of visual aids, and
- Engaging the audience
Course objectives
The objectives of this presentation skills online course are to:
- 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.
What’s covered in this course?
This online presentation skills course covers the following:
Module One: Getting Started
- Icebreaker
- Housekeeping Items
- The Parking Lot
- Workshop Objectives
Module Two: Creating the Program
- Performing a Needs Analysis
- Writing the Basic Outline
- Researching, Writing, and Editing
Module Three: Choosing Your Delivery Methods
- Basic Methods
- Advanced Methods
- Basic Criteria to Consider
Module Four: Verbal Communication Skills
- Listening and Hearing: They Aren’t the Same Thing
- Asking Questions
- Communicating with Power
Module Five: Non-Verbal Communication Skills
- Body Language
- It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It
Module Six: Overcoming Nervousness
- Preparing Mentally
- Physical Relaxation Techniques
Module Seven: Creating Fantastic Flip Charts
- Required Tools
- The Advantages of Pre-Writing
- Using Colors Appropriately
- Creating a Plan B
Module Eight: Creating Compelling PowerPoint Presentations
- Required Tools
- Tips and Tricks
- Creating a Plan B
Module Nine: Wow ‘Em with the Whiteboard
- Traditional and Electronic Whiteboards
- Required Tools
- Using Colors Appropriately
- Creating a Plan B
Module Ten: Vibrant Videos and Amazing Audio
- Required Tools
- Tips and Tricks
- Creating a Plan B
Module Eleven: Pumping it Up a Notch
- Make Them Laugh a Little
- Encouraging Discussion
- Dealing with Questions
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
- Words from the Wise
- Review of Parking Lot
- Lessons Learned
- Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations
What are presentation skills?
"Presentation Skills are the skills you need in delivering effective and engaging presentations to a variety of audiences. These skills cover a variety of areas such as the structure of your presentation, the design of your slides, the tone of your voice and the body language you convey"
Why choose our online training courses?
All our e-learning courses can be accessed on any electronic/computerised device. You can study at work or at home, in your own time and at your own pace!
- Easy to follow and understand
- Only 4 to 6 hours recommended study time
- 1 year access to course & learning materials
- Access your course anytime, anywhere & on any device
- Complete course on desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone
- Additional references and downloadable materials available
- CPD Certification Service (mapped to Ofqual Qualifications)
Organisational e-learning
Are you responsible for organisational training and development or organisational statutory and mandatory compliance? You may want to find out more about how Learning Management System (LMS) may help your organisation. With our interactive LMS, managers and administrators can easily:
- set up a FREE blended learning environment;
- upload essential documents;
- upload individual and group learners;
- manage learners, including tracking progress
- review who has completed training
- download/print training reports for compliance audits
Presentation Skills – Online CPD Accredited Training Course
