Present with Purpose: Create/Deliver Effective Presentations
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.
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- Level Foundation
- Duration 3 hours
- Course by IBM
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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.Modules
Present with Purpose: An overview
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- Delivering effective presentations
- A successful presentation depends on two factors
- Recall some of your “not-so-great” experiences of attending presentations
- Transforming presentation failures into success
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- Let’s begin with a short recording
- Here are a few guidelines for recording
- What is the impact of a good presentation?
- What will you learn from the course?
- What can go wrong with presentations?
Topic 1: How do I focus on my objectives?
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- Let’s begin with the first topic
- Recap
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- Objectives fall into three categories
- Let’s put it all together
Topic 2: How do I identify my audience?
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- Practice Quiz: Know your audience
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- Let’s move to the second topic
- How might knowing your audience affect your presentation?
- Why is perception important?
- Recap
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- Know your audience
- Uma’s presentation story
Topic 3: How do I build my structure?
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- Practice Quiz: How should Jay structure his presentation?
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- Let’s move to the third topic
- How will your objectives and audience shape your presentation’s structure?
- Include only what’s needed
- Recap
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- Presentation structure is like an architectural tour
- Follow this structure for your presentation
- How should Jay structure his presentation?
- How should Jay structure his presentation? (2 of 2)
Topic 4: How do I design my deck?
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- Let’s move to the fourth topic
- Help Rodrigo design his presentation
- Should you distribute your deck to your audience?
- Recap
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- What can go wrong with presentation slides?
Topic 5: How do I present more effectively?
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- Practice Quiz: Which props distract you?
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- Let’s move to the fifth topic
- Delivering a presentation is like playing jazz
- What is the role of body language while presenting?
- How do stories benefit your presentations?
- Technique 3: Use physical props or distinctive visual images
- Here’s more good advice on virtual presentations
- Always rehearse before you present
- Recap
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- Here are some techniques to present effectively
- Technique 1: Use evocative language
- Why should you use metaphors in presentations?
- Technique 2: Tell great stories
- Steve Jobs’s masterstroke charms the audience
- Technique 4: Engage your audience in discussion
- Follow these tips to ask better questions
- Technique 5: Speak and move in a controlled but lively manner
Topic 6: How do I manage my nerves?
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- Let’s move to the sixth topic
- What does nervousness feel like?
- Recap
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- What are some symptoms of nervousness?
- Use these techniques to overcome nervousness
- Focus on these three aspects before presentation
- Practical tips to override pre-presentation jitters
Topic 7: How do I deal with the unexpected?
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- Practice Quiz: Which of the following would you suggest to Stefan?
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- Let’s move to the seventh topic
- When should you have Q&A?
- How do you handle factors that are beyond your control?
- How can you be a successful presenter?
- Recap
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- How can you prepare for questions during your presentation?
- Which strategies can help you deal with Q&A?
- Make sure you have the last word!
- What should Abhilasha do now?
- What can go wrong during a presentation?
- How can you prepare in advance?
- Focus on these three aspects during rehearsal
- Rate your introductory recording
Course-end Assessment
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- Practice Quiz: Present with Purpose
- Graded Quiz: Present with Purpose
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- Congratulations and Next Steps.
Auto Summary
"Present with Purpose: Create/Deliver Effective Presentations" is a foundational course in Personal Development offered by Coursera and taught by IBM. Perfect for professionals, it focuses on creating impactful presentations, enhancing body language, and building confidence. In just 180 minutes, you'll master essential skills to impress and inform your audience. Available through Starter and Professional subscriptions, it's ideal for those aiming to excel in business communication.
IBM Skills Network Team