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Knowing how to create a presentation is a powerful tool when it comes to communication. Presentations are a key part of every office or business related job and you need to have the skills to deliver a presentation that leaves an impact on viewers.  
This short course is designed to equip you with those exact skills that you will need in order to be successful in this field. Throughout this course you will learn how to create and deliver a presentation that will leave your audience well informed and impressed. Delivering a quality presentation is not just about reading off a slide, but also it is about body language, confidence and being ready to answer questions that your audience may throw at you.  

By the end of this course, not only will you be able to create a skillful presentation, you will gain the confidence you need to deliver it with poise and leave an impressionable impact on your audience.

This course is part of the People and Soft Skills for Professional and Personal Success Specialization from IBM.

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This course is suitable for anyone, regardless of previous experience! This is a good course to take as a career starter or a skill refresher.

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What you will learn

Create presentations that will leave a lasting impact on your audience
Present and deliver with confidence to engage your audience
Use techniques like storytelling, props, and discussion to enhance your presentations
Manage nerves effectively; Plan for and deal with unexpected problems that may arise

Skills you will gain

Creative Skills
Presentation Skills
Soft skills
Communication
Powerpoint Skills

Flexible deadlines

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Course 2 of 6 in the

People and Soft Skills for Professional and Personal Success Specialization

Beginner Level

This course is suitable for anyone, regardless of previous experience! This is a good course to take as a career starter or a skill refresher.

Approx. 2 hours to complete

English

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IBM is the global leader in business transformation through an open hybrid cloud platform and AI, serving clients in more than 170 countries around the world. Today 47 of the Fortune 50 Companies rely on the IBM Cloud to run their business, and IBM Watson enterprise AI is hard at work in more than 30,000 engagements. IBM is also one of the world’s most vital corporate research organizations, with 28 consecutive years of patent leadership. Above all, guided by principles for trust and transparency and support for a more inclusive society, IBM is committed to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week 1

3 hours to complete

Present with Purpose

3 hours to complete

34 videos (Total 25 min), 35 readings, 6 quizzes

34 videos

Delivering effective presentations44sA successful presentation depends on two factors31sRecall some of your “not-so-great” experiences of attending presentations28sTransforming presentation failures into success16sLet’s begin with the first topic1mRecap37sLet’s move to the second topic1mHow might knowing your audience affect your presentation?30sWhy is perception important?37sRecap23sLet’s move to the third topic24sHow will your objectives and audience shape your presentation’s structure?29sInclude only what’s needed36sRecap31sLet’s move to the fourth topic 29sHelp Rodrigo design his presentation4mShould you distribute your deck to your audience?46sRecap22sLet’s move to the fifth topic26sDelivering a presentation is like playing jazz38sWhat is the role of body language while presenting?1mHow do stories benefit your presentations?48sTechnique 3: Use physical props or distinctive visual images33sHere’s more good advice on virtual presentations20sAlways rehearse before you present38sRecap27sLet’s move to the sixth topic1mWhat does nervousness feel like?32sRecap20sLet’s move to the seventh topic46sWhen should you have Q&A?1mHow do you handle factors that are beyond your control?25sHow can you be a successful presenter?34sRecap38s

35 readings

Let’s begin with a short recording1mHere are a few guidelines for recording2mWhat is the impact of a good presentation?1mWhat will you learn from the course?1mWhat can go wrong with presentations?2mObjectives fall into three categories2mLet’s put it all together3mKnow your audience10mUma’s presentation story2mPresentation structure is like an architectural tour2mFollow this structure for your presentation3mHow should Jay structure his presentation?1mHow should Jay structure his presentation? (2 of 2)1mWhat can go wrong with presentation slides?1mHere are some techniques to present effectively1mTechnique 1: Use evocative language2mWhy should you use metaphors in presentations?2mTechnique 2: Tell great stories1mSteve Jobs’s masterstroke charms the audience3mTechnique 4: Engage your audience in discussion1mFollow these tips to ask better questions2mTechnique 5: Speak and move in a controlled but lively manner5mWhat are some symptoms of nervousness?1mUse these techniques to overcome nervousness2mFocus on these three aspects before presentation4mPractical tips to override pre-presentation jitters1mHow can you prepare for questions during your presentation?3mWhich strategies can help you deal with Q&A?3mMake sure you have the last word!2mWhat should Abhilasha do now?2mWhat can go wrong during a presentation?1mHow can you prepare in advance?2mFocus on these three aspects during rehearsal3mRate your introductory recording 1mCongratulations and Next Steps. 2m

6 practice exercises

Practice Quiz: Know your audience3mPractice Quiz: How should Jay structure his presentation?15mPractice Quiz: Which props distract you?3mPractice Quiz: Which of the following would you suggest to Stefan?3mPractice Quiz: Present with Purpose 20mGraded Quiz: Present with Purpose 20m

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About the People and Soft Skills for Professional and Personal Success Specialization

Knowledge of soft skills or people Skills are increasingly coming into focus and being recognized as critical for success - hence at IBM we call them "Success Skills", and categorize them as "Hot Skills".

A research by Harvard University, Carnegie Foundation and Stanford Research Center has concluded that 85% of job success comes from having well developed soft skills and people skills,and only 15% of job success comes from Technical skills and knowledge (hard skills). This specialization is aimed at helping you develop these powerful people and soft skills and behaviors that include: creating & delivering impactful presentations; working professionally to deliver quality work & experiences; collaborating effectively with teams; communicating productively and efficiently; dealing with challenges, solving problems & implementing solutions. The program is made up of 5 short courses that you can take in any order, followed by a final assessment course. Upon completing this specialization, you will have developed knowledge and demonstrated an understanding of these essential skills. This specialization can be taken by anyone no matter your age or work experience. And is especially beneficial for those entering the workforce or in early stages of their careers. There are no course pre-requisites and this course can be completed either using the Coursera mobile app or a web browser on a laptop/desktop/tablet/mobile device.

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