Persuasive Presentations
A presentation is a great opportunity to influence the thinking of others, as well as to advance your career. In the Persuasive Presentations course, we cover the essentials of how to make a polished, effective presentation. Topics covered include the process flow for the construction of a great presentation, preparation techniques, how to engage with the audience, how to improve your body language, and much more.
Format
PDF Course
Level
Overview
Duration
3 Hours
Course Information
Author: Steven Bragg
Course number: PD0008
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the methods available for learning more about the audience.
- Specify how to change the behavior of the audience.
- Specify how a presentation should be adjusted when the audience is senior managers.
- Describe the various parts of a presentation, and what each one should contain.
- Recognize the reasons for using different types of visuals in a presentation.
- Identify the methods that can be used to enhance the quality of visuals.
- Specify how a presentation should be adjusted when it is scheduled for late in the day.
- Recognize the various preparation steps to work through just before a presentation begins.
- Identify the methods for improving one’s performance in a question and answer session.
- Recognize the ways in which one can obtain information about the impact of a presentation.
- Describe how to deal with a difficult audience member.
- Specify how one’s eye communication with the audience can be improved.
Level: Overview
Instructional Method: QAS Self-Study
NASBA Category: Communications and Marketing
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Latest Review Date: November 2025
Program Registration Requirements: Click on the Enroll button to pay for and access the course. You will then be able to download the course as a PDF file, then take an on-line examination, and then download a certificate of completion if you pass the examination.
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