Presentation Skills Using PowerPoint

Seminar Overview: This seminar teaches students how to manage and present a presentation from beginning to end.

Course Length: 6 hour course

Prerequisites: PowerPoint Level 1 or equivalent experience.

Outline

Defining the Topic and Audience

• Examining the Projects
• Starting Out On the Right Foot
• Examining Goals
• Learning about the Audience
• Motivating the Audience

Writing Presentations

• Writing the Introduction
• Building a Body
• Tuning Transitions
• Creating Conclusions

Building Better Slides

• Knowing When To Use Visuals
• Pleasing the Eye
• Balancing the Slides

Adding Slide Graphics

• Adding Graphics
• Using Charts
• Adding Animation
• Managing Multimedia

Preparing To Present

• Delivering the Goods
• Preparing the Room
• Handling Handouts
• Looking Good

Presenting

• Managing Stage Fright
• Establishing Rapport
• Handling the Audience
• Answering Questions