This course can be applied toward a program:
- Business Communication (required)
- Presentation Proficiency (required)
- Remote Workplace (required)
- Office Skills (elective)
- Teaching Online (elective)
Online: Self-paced
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The ability to deliver an effective presentation is critical in most job functions. This introductory-level course helps learners organize, structure, and create effective presentations that feature slides as a visual aid. Because many organizations use PowerPoint as a way of communicating information, this course offers advice and guidance on the most effective and persuasive uses of PowerPoint, including best practices on word count, graphics, and structure.
Average weekly commitment: 3+ hours. Total course commitment: 15+ hours.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Recognize what makes communication effective
- Understand the elements in the communications process
- Organize their communications and create presentations
- Understanding graphic rules of thumb
- Summarize effectively in a presentation
- Describe and employ the four steps of purposeful communication in presentations
- Understand the forecast, present, and echo structure for presentations
- Recognize key visual considerations for PowerPoint slides and presentations
- Understand the success factors for face-to-face presentations
Modules
Module 1: Get Organized
Module 2: Research and Planning
Module 3: Visual Considerations
Module 4: Reviewing and Revising
Module 5: Presentation Delivery
Evaluation Method
Graded
Prerequisites
- Basic keyboarding capability
- Basic internet navigation skills
- Basic file management knowledge
- MS PowerPoint Basics (or equivalent skills)
Required Materials
- High-speed internet (at least 25 Mbps download speed) – click here for more information
- Windows computer running MS PowerPoint 2013, 2016 or Office 365 (desktop or laptop)
Registration
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