Influential PowerPoint Presentations

by University of Ottawa’s Professional Development Institute Claim Listing

A well-thought-out and constructed PowerPoint presentation can be an extremely effective way of communicating complex information quickly and efficiently to a range of audiences including senior officials and decision makers.

$655

Contact the Institutes

Fill this form

Advertisement

University of Ottawa’s Professional Development Institute Logo

img Duration

6 Hours

Course Details

A well-thought-out and constructed PowerPoint presentation can be an extremely effective way of communicating complex information quickly and efficiently to a range of audiences including senior officials and decision makers.

Hence, the ability to prepare and deliver effective PowerPoint presentations is a foundation skill for many in both the public and private sectors.

A combination of examples, discussions, and hands-on exercises will be used to assist participants in drafting presentations that are well organized, logical in terms of delivering content and messages, and easy to follow.

Templates and checklists for planning, drafting and editing presentations will be reviewed and provided to participants.

Note: This course focuses on the development and organization of content for a PowerPoint presentation and not on the technical capabilities of PowerPoint software.

 

Topics:

  • What constitutes an influential PowerPoint presentation?
  • Types of presentations (information, discussion, decision)
  • Planning the presentation: identifying the audience, the intent of the presentation and desired outcome
  • Key components of a presentation: issue summary, background, current status, options/recommendations, considerations, conclusion and next steps
  • Finding the right balance between detail and conciseness
  • Elements of style
  • Key challenges and lessons learned: eliminating unnecessary content, developing messages that resonate, collaborative writing, working with tight deadlines, etc.
  • Ottawa Branch

    55 Laurier Avenue East, 12th Floor, Ottawa

Check out more MS PowerPoint courses in Canada

Chinook Learning Services Logo

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2016

Take your PowerPoint presentations from ordinary to extraordinary! In these lessons, you'll learn how to use Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 (now available through Office 365) to create professional-quality slide presentations that grab and hold your audience's attention from start to finish.

by Chinook Learning Services [Claim Listing ]
CTC Computer Training Logo

Microsoft Powerpoint 2016 (Level 1 Training)

PowerPoint is a slide show presentation package for making more effective meetings, displays and demonstrations.

by CTC Computer Training [Claim Listing ]
New Horizons London Logo

Word 2019 (Part 1)

In this course, you'll learn how to use Word 2019 to create and edit simple documents; format documents; add tables and lists; add design elements and layout options; and proof documents.

by New Horizons London [Claim Listing ]
The Great Canadian Training & Consulting Company Logo

Microsoft Visio Training Courses

Visio can take your diagrams to the next level and present information in a compelling and interesting way. We offer Visio training classes in two standard levels – one for beginners and one for those who want to learn more complex techniques.

by The Great Canadian Training & Consulting Company
ICIT Canada Logo

Microsoft Office (Full Suite)

Whether you’re an established professional or new to the field, Microsoft in-person and online IT training will give you the expertise you need in a specific product or technology. When you learn from our Microsoft Certified Trainers, you can be confident that what you’ll learn will be accurate...

by ICIT Canada [Claim Listing ]

© 2024 coursetakers.com All Rights Reserved. Terms and Conditions of use | Privacy Policy