Inspiring presentations begin with confident presenters

Online Self-Paced Course

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.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Recognize what makes communication effective
  • Understand the elements in the communications process
  • Organize your communications and presentations
  • Understand PowerPoint graphic rules of thumb
  • Create an effective summary slide
  • Describe and employ the four steps of purposeful communication in your presentations
  • Understand the forecast, present, and echo structure for presentations
  • Recognize key visual considerations for PowerPoint slides and presentations
  • Understand how to organize and create PowerPoint presentations
  • Revise PowerPoint slides to make them more effective
  • Understand the success factors for face-to-face presentations

Important Notes

  • 98% Rating
  • Estimated time to complete: 5 hours
  • This course includes an “Ask the Expert” feature. You can use this feature to submit questions about course content. A subject matter expert will provide guidance or point you to additional resources for the topics you’re studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.
  • Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs.

Credits:

PMI PDUs: 5 (Power Skills PDUs: 0.5, Business Acumen PDUs: 4.5, Ways of Working PDUs: 5)

IACET CEUs: 0.5 (Contact Hours: 5 hours)

HRCI Credits: 5 (Type: General)

SHRM PDCs: 5

Key Features

  1. Mobile-friendly
  2. Audio-enabled
  3. Badge and credit-awarding
  4. Fully accessible
  5. Games & Flashcards
  6. Expert-supported

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