Powerful PowerPoint training courses PowerPoint is a
most useful tool for the presenter - it is also the most misused tool.It
has coined phrases such as 'Death by PowerPoint', 'Bullet Point maze', and
MEGO*. The reality is most PowerPoint presentations have little 'Power',
and often lose the 'Point. (*Mine Eyes Glaze Over)!
Make your
PowerPoint Powerful. Harness the Power aspect!Candidates will be
asked to bring a short recent presentation they have used with them, in
order to both present it to the group, and to provide working material to
examine and improve upon. Additional material will be supplied by the
trainer.
Whether you think your slides need some help, your
presentation technique needs advice, or you just want to move up a league
when using slides, this course is for you.
How this course will
improve your PowerPoint presentation skillsIn this course you
will:
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Understand the strengths and weaknesses of PowerPoint
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Learn to use PowerPoint to tap into the way adults learn
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Discover alternatives to bullet points
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Avoid mis-using the three main components of the programme
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Learn specific techniques that presenters should observe when using
PP
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Gain confidence in delivery techniques based on knowing your
material is not outdated in style, content or delivery.
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Explore PowerPoint and understand how to use it
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Learn how to avoid the common mistakes
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Analyse your shows to modify and improve
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Make PowerPoint work for you rather than against you.
This course is not a course to teach you the mechanics of preparing
PowerPoint slides*. It assumes that you have some knowledge of the
programme, or an assistant who prepares slides to your instruction. It is
also assumed that you have developed some general presentation skills
through earlier courses or experience.
STOP getting it wrong, START
getting it right!
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Stop having badly designed slides
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Stop having long lists of bullet points or too much text on one slide
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Stop the silent groaning of your audience as you switch the projector
on
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Start to dramatically improve your PowerPoint presentations
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Start to stimulate the cognitive retention of your material
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Start impressing your audience with your ability to put information
across.
Two options are available. A one day course as an advanced follow-on to a
general presentation skills course, and a two day advanced course. The
two day course
refreshes and builds on general presentation skills
combining those skills with the specifics of the PowerPoint course.
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If you want to add the WOW factor
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Learn some simple techniques
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Avoid the pitfalls
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Let PowerPoint complement your speaking
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Deliver material with the maximum effect
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Stand out from the crowd and be memorable, effective and powerful
If you need to give strong PowerPoint presentations - you need this
course.
On the two day course, candidates will be invited to spend a short time
between the two days to prepare or modify their material.
Candidates on
both courses will receive a pack of written material to be used as a
resource immediately and in the future.
Powerful PowerPoint
course trainersThe trainer for this course is Ian Price who
prepared and wrote this course. As well as delivering presentation skills
training at all levels, he has a wealth of experience in working with
PowerPoint. As senior manager he has witnessed countless meetings that
have suffered the slow 'death by PowerPoint' syndrome. He has researched
this aspect of training delivery and also been responsible for
creating
powerful and dynamic presentation shows and training materials. In
partnership with an American trainer and established author, he has
written some helpful booklets on the use of PowerPoint and is developing
material for a future book that will cover both presentation skills and
PowerPoint specifics.
