Presentation Specialization [Outline]

Do you have to give presentations in school or at your work? Is it nerve-racking? Then you’ve come to the right place. Everyone gets a little nervous when they think about having to stand in front of other people and speak intelligently. This course will give you helpful tips for making effective speeches and delivering them well in typical American settings. You’ll learn how to organize a presentation, how to make it memorable, and how to communicate clearly

Topic 1- What to Include in a Speech

• Module Introduction
• Developing and Organizing Ideas Lecture
• Presentation Details Lecture
• Presentation Conclusions Lecture
• Questions in a Presentation Lecture
• Practice exercises

Topic 2- Preparing to Present

• Module Introduction
• Rehearse Before You Present Lecture
• Verbal Delivery Lecture
• Non-Verbal Delivery Lecture
• Stage Fright Lecture
• Practice exercises

Topic 3- Other Tips for Presenting

• Module Introduction
• PowerPoint Tips Lecture
• Co-Presenting Lecture
• Poster Tips Lecture
• Handouts Lecture
• Practice exercises

Enjoy the course at https://www.coursera.org/learn/presentations-speaking-so-that-people-listen

This course is all about presenting the story of the data, using PowerPoint. You’ll learn how to structure a presentation, to include insights and supporting data. You’ll also learn some design principles for effective visuals and slides. You’ll gain skills for client-facing communication – including public speaking, executive presence and compelling storytelling

Topic 1- Preparing a Presentation

• The eight-step approach to prepare for a presentation
• Presenting on short notice
• Practice exercise: Quiz

Topic 2- Communication styles

• Maximizing your professional presence
• Communicating with confidence
• Verbal & Non-verbal communications
• Cultural Considerations in Communication
• Culture and Presentations
• Questioning and listening skills
• Practice exercise: Quiz

Topic 3- Creating effective slides using PowerPoint

• What type of deck should you use?
• Structure your storyline
• Creating a storyboard
• Primary elements of slide design
• Displaying data
• Finalizing your deck
• Practice exercise: Quizzes

Topic 4- Delivering a presentation

• Final course simulation
• Best tips for recording your own video
• Practice exercise: Quiz

Enjoy the course at https://www.coursera.org/learn/powerpoint-presentations

Syllabus

• Why do some visuals work better than others?

• How Can I Design Effective Visuals for Presentations?

• Ethical Visuals and Guided Examples