Course Outline
1 – Getting Started
- Icebreaker
- Housekeeping Items
- The Parking Lot
- Workshop Objectives
2 – Creating the Program
- Performing a Needs Analysis
- Writing the Basic Outline
- Researching, Writing, and Editing
3 – Choosing Your Delivery Methods
- Basic Methods
- Advanced Methods
- Basic Criteria to Consider
4 – Verbal Communication Skills
- Listening and Hearing: They Aren’t the Same Thing
- Asking Questions
- Communicating with Power
5 – Non-Verbal Communication Skills
- Body Language
- It’s Not What You Say, it’s How You Say It
6 – Overcoming Nervousness
- Preparing Mentally
- Physical Relaxation Techniques
- Appearing Confident in Front of the Crowd
7 – Creating Fantastic Flip Charts
- Required Tools
- The Advantages of Pre-Writing
- Using Colors Appropriately
- Creating a Plan B
8 – Creating Compelling PowerPoint Presentations
- Required Tools
- Tips and Tricks
- Creating a Plan B
9 – Wow ‘Em with the Whiteboard
- Traditional and Electronic Whiteboards
- Using Colors Appropriately
- Creating a Plan B
10 – Vibrant Videos and Amazing Audio
- Required Tools
- Tips and Tricks
- Creating a Plan B
11 – Pumping it Up a Notch
- Make Them Laugh a Little
- Encourage Discussion
- Dealing with Questions
12 – Wrapping Up
- Words from the Wise
- Review of Parking Lot
- Lessons Learned
- Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations
Actual course outline may vary depending on offering center. Contact your sales representative for more information.
Learning Objectives
This program can benefit anyone who presents; a trainer, a meeting facilitator, speaker, or seminar discussion leader. No matter which role you are assuming, this workshop will help you become more efficient and proficient with the skills of providing information to others.
No special instructions regarding this course's target audience provided. Please contact us to discuss if you are unsure whether this course is for you!
No special prerequisites for this course provided. If you are unsure whether you might need to take another course first, please contact us to discuss.
Ten (10) business days’ notice is required to reschedule a class with no additional fees. Notify TOPTALENT LEARNING as soon as possible at 469-721-6100 or by written notification to info@toptalentlearning.com to avoid rescheduling penalties.
Please contact our team at 469-721-6100; we will gladly guide you through the online purchasing process.
You will receive a receipt and an enrollment confirmation sent to the email you submitted at purchase. Your enrollment email will have instructions on how to access the class. Any additional questions our team is here to support you. Please call us at 469-721-6100.
If a student is 15 minutes late, they risk losing their seat to a standby student. If a student is 30 minutes late or more, they will need to reschedule. A no-show fee will apply. Retakes are enrolled on a stand-by basis. The student must supply previously issued courseware. Additional fees may apply.
You will receive a ‘Certificate of Completion’ once you complete the class. If you purchased an exam voucher for the class, a team member from TOPTALENT LEARNING will reach out to discuss your readiness for the voucher and make arrangements to send it.