Presenting with Impact

Course Specifications

Course Number: BIR84–033_rev1.1

Course Length: 5 days

Course Description

As a technical professional, the need to communicate orally is just as important as the ability to write well. An employee might be asked to give presentations on behalf of their employer or as part of a team.

An important element of this course is to address the issue of confidence in order to help candidates overcome any fears they may have of speaking in front of an audience. In this workshop, candidates apply practical skills and learn basic techniques for improving their one-on-one and group presentation skills in a comfortable setting, and with content that's easy to learn.

At the end of this session, candidates will know how to apply various techniques in public speaking. They’ll be able speak confidently and make a favorable impression on listeners.

The 30 Bird Presenting with Impact course introduces concepts and techniques necessary to help candidates learn all the skills necessary to deliver successful presentations. They’ll also learn how to avoid pitfalls along the way, and deal with potentially challenging situations.

Course Objective: Upon the successful completion of this course, candidates can expect to gain knowledge and understanding in the following areas:

• The four cornerstones of a successful presentation
• How to assemble and organize the content of the presentation in developing its message
• About presentation styles, how to control nerves, and how to address an audience
• How to "set the stage" for the presentation
• How to control and run the presentation
• How to keep the audience engaged

Course Content

Module A: About presentations

Module B: Organizing presentation content

Module C: Presentation styles

Module D: Preparing for a presentation

Wrap-up

Course Summary