Present with Purpose: Create/Deliver Effective Presentations

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Present with Purpose: Create/Deliver Effective Presentations

This course is part of People & Soft Skills: Essential for Professional Success Specialization

Instructor: IBM Skills Network Team

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

433 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule

3 hours to complete

Learn at your own pace

97%

Most learners liked this course

What you'll 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

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6 assignments

Taught in English

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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.

This module will help you to develop skills and behaviors required to confidently and successfully create and deliver presentations. You’ll learn how to organize presentations, build slide decks that will help your audience remember your message, and deliver your presentations in a more effective manner.

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34 videos34 readings4 assignments1 plugin

34 videosTotal 25 minutes

Delivering effective presentations1 minute
A successful presentation depends on two factors1 minute
Recall some of your “not-so-great” experiences of attending presentations0 minutes
Transforming presentation failures into success0 minutes
Let’s begin with the first topic2 minutes
Recap1 minute
Let’s move to the second topic1 minute
How might knowing your audience affect your presentation?1 minute
Why is perception important?1 minute
Recap0 minutes
Let’s move to the third topic0 minutes
How will your objectives and audience shape your presentation’s structure?0 minutes
Include only what’s needed1 minute
Recap1 minute
Let’s move to the fourth topic 0 minutes
Help Rodrigo design his presentation4 minutes
Should you distribute your deck to your audience?1 minute
Recap0 minutes
Let’s move to the fifth topic0 minutes
Delivering a presentation is like playing jazz1 minute
What is the role of body language while presenting?1 minute
How do stories benefit your presentations?1 minute
Technique 3: Use physical props or distinctive visual images1 minute
Here’s more good advice on virtual presentations0 minutes
Always rehearse before you present1 minute
Recap0 minutes
Let’s move to the sixth topic1 minute
What does nervousness feel like?1 minute
Recap0 minutes
Let’s move to the seventh topic1 minute
When should you have Q&A?1 minute
How do you handle factors that are beyond your control?0 minutes
How can you be a successful presenter?1 minute
Recap1 minute

34 readingsTotal 74 minutes

Let’s begin with a short recording1 minute
Here are a few guidelines for recording2 minutes
What is the impact of a good presentation?1 minute
What will you learn from the course?1 minute
What can go wrong with presentations?2 minutes
Objectives fall into three categories2 minutes
Let’s put it all together3 minutes
Know your audience10 minutes
Uma’s presentation story2 minutes
Presentation structure is like an architectural tour2 minutes
Follow this structure for your presentation3 minutes
How should Jay structure his presentation?1 minute
How should Jay structure his presentation? (2 of 2)1 minute
What can go wrong with presentation slides?1 minute
Here are some techniques to present effectively1 minute
Technique 1: Use evocative language2 minutes
Why should you use metaphors in presentations?2 minutes
Technique 2: Tell great stories1 minute
Steve Jobs’s masterstroke charms the audience3 minutes
Technique 4: Engage your audience in discussion1 minute
Follow these tips to ask better questions2 minutes
Technique 5: Speak and move in a controlled but lively manner5 minutes
What are some symptoms of nervousness?1 minute
Use these techniques to overcome nervousness2 minutes
Focus on these three aspects before presentation4 minutes
Practical tips to override pre-presentation jitters1 minute
How can you prepare for questions during your presentation?3 minutes
Which strategies can help you deal with Q&A?3 minutes
Make sure you have the last word!2 minutes
What should Abhilasha do now?2 minutes
What can go wrong during a presentation?1 minute
How can you prepare in advance?2 minutes
Focus on these three aspects during rehearsal3 minutes
Rate your introductory recording 1 minute

4 assignmentsTotal 24 minutes

Practice Quiz: Know your audience3 minutes
Practice Quiz: How should Jay structure his presentation?15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Which props distract you?3 minutes
Practice Quiz: Which of the following would you suggest to Stefan?3 minutes

1 pluginTotal 2 minutes

Checklist: Rate your introductory recording 2 minutes

In this module you will take practice and graded quizzes to demonstrate the knowledge gained from this course.

What's included

1 reading2 assignments

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ver nice course informative and i was able to learn how to work with others and present myself in better way

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i have learn an effective method of presenting to my audience

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