Presentation Skills (GPS100)

Classroom Learning

Also available via

Who Needs to Attend

Those who want to develop or improve their presentation planning and delivery skills

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Follow-On Courses

There are no follow-ons for this course.

Whether selling or sharing, effective presentation skills can enhance the likelihood of a successful outcome. In many business roles today, outstanding presentation skills have become a core competency for achieving key goals and influencing the decisions and actions of others. At the same time, many surveys rank delivering presentations at or near the top of most feared activities. Learning effective presentation skills can help make your presentations more memorable and successful, and reduce the tension that often accompanies preparation and delivery.

The Presentation Skills program provides the skills and the methods to improve the planning, structuring and delivery of formal and informal presentations for productive outcomes.

Group size is limited to eight. Participants are asked to bring a sample of a recent report or proposal, or a topic for a report or proposal due in the near future.

What You'll Learn

Structure your presentation to achieve your objectives and keep your audience engaged
Reach your audience by setting communication objectives and analyzing audience needs and attitudes
Utilize and manage eight key elements of effective delivery for presentations that deliver impact
Illustrate your presentations using various text-based and graphical methods and understanding the strengths and limitations of each
Identify obstacles to successful presentation outcomes and develop solutions to overcome these
Use a six-step model to handle questions during your presentation
Respond to informational questions
Manage hostile questions tactfully

Course Outline

1. Benefits for the Individual

Improved capabilities for planning and structuring presentations based on audience needs and attitudes
Enhanced skill in using delivery techniques and strategies that hold audience attention
More effective use of presentation tools and aids
Greater confidence and ability in handling questions or objections
Reduced time required to prepare powerful presentations

2. Benefits for the organization

Skilled presenters who can communicate more clearly and influence others
Members who can think on their feet, handle questions and overcome objections
Better results and goal attainment inside and outside the organization
Improved professionalism of internal

Classroom Dates and Locations

Date	Location
Sep 22 - 23, 2010	Vancouver, BC	Register
Oct 26 - 27, 2010	Mississauga, ON	Register
Jan 4 - 5, 2011	Montreal, QC	Register
Jan 10 - 11, 2011	Winnipeg, MB	Register
Jan 10 - 11, 2011	Ottawa, ON	Register
Jan 17 - 18, 2011	Edmonton, AB	Register
Jan 20 - 21, 2011	Kitchener, ON	Register
Jan 25 - 26, 2011	Halifax, NS	Register
Jan 26 - 27, 2011	Toronto, ON	Register
Feb 8 - 9, 2011	Victoria, BC	Register
Mar 17 - 18, 2011	Ottawa, ON	Register
Mar 22 - 23, 2011	Calgary, AB	Register
Apr 12 - 13, 2011	Mississauga, ON	Register
May 11 - 12, 2011	Edmonton, AB	Register
May 12 - 13, 2011	Toronto, ON	Register
May 16 - 17, 2011	Vancouver, BC	Register
May 24 - 25, 2011	Montreal, QC	Register
Jun 1 - 2, 2011	Winnipeg, MB	Register