ELEV-EU 013: Presentation Skills

ELEV-EU 013: Presentation Skills

The following is the course description for the Presentation Skills Course:

Many studies have found that public speaking is the number one fear for most people; outranking flying, snakes, insects, and even death. Ironically, it is also one of the skills that can make or break a person’s career. Your participants will be provided with a 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.  

  

Course Objectives:  

Research has consistently demonstrated that when clear goals are associated with learning, the learning occurs more easily and rapidly. With that in mind, let’s review our goals for today.   

You Will:

By the end of this workshop, you should be able to:   

• Perform a needs analysis and prepare an outline   
• Select presentation delivery methods   
• Practice verbal and non-verbal communication skills   
• Overcoming 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.   

 

Target Students:

Course Core Competencies:  

Module 1: Creating the Program  

Topic A: Performing a Needs Analysis  

Topic B: Writing the Basic Outline  

Topic C: Structuring the Information  

Topic D: Researching, Writing, and Editing  

Topic E: Presentation – Basic Outline  

Module 2: Choosing Your Delivery Methods  

Topic A: Basic Methods  

Topic B: Advanced Methods  

Topic C: Basic Criteria to Consider  

Module 3: Verbal Communication Skills  

Topic A: Listening and Hearing: They Aren’t the Same Thing  

Topic B: Asking Questions  

Topic C: Communicating with Power

Module 4: Non-Verbal Communication Skills

Topic A: Body Language

Topic B: Gestures

Topic C: The Signals You Send to Others

Topic D: It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It

Module 5: Overcoming Nervousness

Topic A: Preparing Mentally

Topic B: Physical Relaxation Techniques

Topic C: Appearing Confident in Front of the Crowd

Module 6: Creating Fantastic Flip Charts

Topic A: Required Tools

Topic B: The Advantages of Pre-Writing

Topic C: Using Colors Appropriately

Topic D: Creating a Plan B

Module 7: Creating Compelling PowerPoint Presentations

Topic A: Required Tools

Topic B: Tips and Tricks

Topic C: Creating a Plan B

Module 8: Wow ‘Em with the Whiteboard

Topic A: Traditional and Electronic Whiteboards

Topic B: Using Colors Appropriately

Topic C: Creating a Plan B

Module 9: Vibrant Videos and Amazing Audio

Topic A: Required Tools

Topic B: Tips and Tricks

Topic C: Creating a Plan B

Module 10: Pumping it Up a Notch

Topic A: Make Them Laugh a Little

Topic B: Ask Them a Question

Topic C: Encouraging Discussion

Topic D: Dealing with Questions