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Whether you\'re a trainer, meeting facilitator, speaker, or seminar leader, this course will help you improve your presentation skills. Participants will learn how to perform a needs analysis, create structured outlines, and develop compelling content. The program covers various delivery methods, from basic to advanced, and delves into essential verbal and non-verbal communication skills. You\'ll also learn techniques for overcoming nervousness and creating effective visual aids, including flip charts, PowerPoint presentations, and whiteboards. Additionally, the course offers strategies for engaging your audience, managing questions, and enhancing the overall impact of your presentations. By the end of this course, you\'ll be equipped with the tools and confidence needed to deliver presentations that leave a lasting impression.

##### Module 1 - Getting Started - Icebreaker - Housekeeping Items - The Parking Lot - Workshop Objectives ##### Module 2 - Creating the Program - Performing a Needs Analysis - Writing the Basic Outline - Researching, Writing, and Editing ##### Module 3 - Choosing Your Delivery Methods - Basic Methods - Advanced Methods - Basic Criteria to Consider ##### Module 4 - Verbal Communication Skills - Listening and Hearing: They Aren\'t the Same Thing - Asking Questions - Communicating with Power ##### Module 5 - Non-Verbal Communication Skills - Body Language - It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It ##### Module 6 - Overcoming Nervousness - Preparing Mentally - Physical Relaxation Techniques ##### Module 7 - Creating Fantastic Flip Charts - Required Tools - The Advantages of Pre-Writing - Using Colors Appropriately - Creating a Plan B ##### Module 8 - Creating Compelling PowerPoint Presentations - Required Tools - Tips and Tricks - Creating a Plan B ##### Module 9 - Wow ‘Em with the Whiteboard - Traditional and Electronic Whiteboards - Required Tools - Using Colors Appropriately - Creating a Plan B ##### Module 10 - Vibrant Videos and Amazing Audio - Required Tools - Tips and Tricks - Creating a Plan B ##### Module 11 - Pumping it Up a Notch - Make Them Laugh a Little - Encouraging Discussion - Dealing with Questions ##### Module 12 - Wrapping Up - Words from the Wise - Review of Parking Lot - Lessons Learned - Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations