Course Overview
This intensive training course offered by IRES equips participants with essential skills to create impactful, professional, and visually appealing presentations. This course provides hands-on experience in designing slides, crafting effective messages, and delivering presentations with confidence. Participants will learn how to leverage PowerPoint’s advanced features, manage layouts, integrate multimedia, and apply storytelling techniques for business communication. By the end of the training, attendees will be able to engage audiences, present data effectively, and make informed decisions using dynamic slides.
Duration
5 days
Target Audience
- Business professionals who need to deliver presentations regularly
- Managers and team leaders responsible for pitching strategies and reports
- Educators and trainers creating instructional materials
- Marketing professionals and sales teams for client presentations
- Entrepreneurs and consultants presenting ideas to investors
Organizational Impact
- Improved communication across teams and stakeholders
- Enhanced presentation standards for internal and external meetings
- Increased productivity by streamlining the presentation design process
- Boosted company reputation with visually compelling business pitches
- More informed decision-making through effective data presentation
Personal Impact
- Increased confidence in public speaking and visual storytelling
- Mastery of PowerPoint’s advanced design and animation tools
- Stronger audience engagement through impactful presentation techniques
- Ability to structure clear, concise, and persuasive presentations
- Enhanced career prospects with improved presentation delivery skills
Course Level:
Course Objectives
- Make you Understand the principles of effective communication and presentation design.
- Utilize advanced features of Microsoft PowerPoint to create visually appealing and impactful presentations.
- How to structure presentations for clarity and engagement, incorporating storytelling techniques.
- Design and integrate multimedia elements, such as images, videos, and animations, into presentations.
- Overcome nervousness and confidently deliver presentations in various settings.
- Adapt presentations for different audience types and communication goals.
- Receive constructive feedback and implement improvements in their presentations.
- Handle technical challenges that may arise during presentations.
Course Outline
Module 1: Fundamentals of Presentation Design
- Understanding the principles of visual communication
- Structuring presentations for clarity and logical flow
- Selecting appropriate themes and templates for your message
- Avoiding common design mistakes in PowerPoint
- Case Study: Analyze a real-world example of an effective business presentation
Module 2: PowerPoint Tools and Techniques
- Mastering slide layouts and formatting options
- Using SmartArt and charts for effective data visualization
- Applying transitions and animations appropriately
- Working with slide masters to maintain design consistency
- Case Study: Redesign a poorly structured presentation using best practices
Module 3: Integrating Multimedia and Interactive Elements
- Embedding videos, audio, and hyperlinks into slides
- Using animations to emphasize key points
- Creating interactive navigation with hyperlinks and action buttons
- Designing custom infographics to enhance communication
- Case Study: Create an engaging product demo presentation with multimedia elements
Module 4: Storytelling and Audience Engagement Techniques
- Understanding your audience and tailoring content to their needs
- Using storytelling frameworks to make presentations memorable
- Crafting impactful introductions and conclusions
- Techniques for managing audience questions and feedback
- Case Study: Develop a pitch presentation based on a storytelling template
Module 5: Delivering Presentations with Confidence
- Overcoming presentation anxiety and building self-confidence
- Techniques for effective body language and voice modulation
- Managing time effectively during presentations
- Handling technical issues and presentation disruptions smoothly
- Case Study: Deliver a simulated presentation and receive feedback for improvement
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Course Administration Details:
Methodology
These instructor-led training sessions are delivered using a blended learning approach and include presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials are offered in English. Participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
Training Venue
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
Accommodation and Airport Transfer
Accommodation and Airport Transfer are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
Tailor-Made
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
Payment
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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