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Practical, skill-building workshops offered face-to-face and online in which participants receive a certificate of completion and Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Presentation Skills Certificate

Get the confidence and skills needed to deliver first-rate presentations.

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The thought of giving a presentation often ranks at the top of the list of what people fear most. This new program will give you the framework needed to develop and deliver an effective, memorable presentation. You will learn proven tips and examples that will guide you through the presentation process no matter how large the audience.

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Program Overview
Learning Objectives
Topics
Who Should Attend
Credits & Attendance

Program Overview

Organizations depend on communication for success. Their people communicate through presentations to large and small groups, inside and outside the organization. Effective presenters are the leaders in the organization; they are first in line for promotions and raises; they are successful and trusted managers and executives. Leadership requires excellent presentation skills.

Look around you and you will see that, no matter what your career or what position you hold in your organization, your ability to present is a part of your job. As you move into positions with more responsibility, your ability to present to large or small groups becomes critical.

This certificate program is exceptionally personal. Whether you are a novice presenter or one with hundreds of presentations under your belt, you will be in a setting in which you can learn and grow to the extent you desire. You will set your own goals, take as many risks as you wish, and push yourself as far as you want. You will receive feedback from three perspectives—those of the facilitator, your colleagues, and yourself. This well-rounded feedback ensures that you will learn what makes a great presenter and what you need to do to face your next audience with more confidence, competence, and credibility than ever before.

Learning Objectives

After the workshop, participants will be able to:

Develop and structure an effective presentation based on your audience and purpose.
Create appropriate visual aids.
Make your presentation memorable with the right kind of pizzazz.
Include facilitation techniques to engage your audience.
Deliver a flawless presentation under any situation.

Topics

Topic 1 - Introduction
Topic 1 - Introduction
- Certificate Program Objectives
- I’d Like You to Meet
- What to Expect
- Presentation Self-Assessment
- Scoring Your Self Assessment
- My Performance Tracker
Topic 2 - Tell 'em What You're Going to Tell 'em
Topic 2 - Tell 'em What You're Going to Tell 'em
- Topic Overview
- Presentation Purpose
- How do I Begin?
- Presentation Plan #2
- Presentation Planning Sheet
- Reflecting on My Presentation
- Presentation #2
- Effective Openings and Closings
- Identify Your Audience’s Needs
- Organizational Patterns
- Prepare the Environment
- Room Set Up Checklist
- Practice Techniques
- Using Notes
- Designing Visual Aids and Support Materials
- A PowerPoint Slide
- My Performance Tracker
Topic 3 -Tell 'em
Topic 3 -Tell 'em
- Topic Overview
- What We See
- What We Hear
- Presentation Plan #3
- Presentation Feedback #3
- Managing Q&A Sessions
- Using Your Visuals Effectively
- Reading Your Audience
- Personalizing the Message
- Effective Use of Humor
- Importance of Eye Contact
- Addressing Nervousness
- Eye Contact Exercise
- My Performance Tracker
Topic 4 - Tell 'em What You Told 'em
Topic 4 - Tell 'em What You Told 'em
- Topic Overview
- Presentation Plan #4
- Presentation Feedback #4
- Deliver an Impromptu Presentation
- The Dozen Deadly Don’ts
- Gaining Credibility
- Tips for Using a Microphone
- 7 C’s of a Successful Speech
- Engaging Your Audience
- My Performance Tracker
Topic 5 - Closing: Polishing Your Presentation Skills
Topic 5 - Closing: Polishing Your Presentation Skills
- Topic Overview
- My Performance Tracker and Plan for Success
- Step Up Your Skills as a Pro
- Notes for an Impromptu Presentation
Appendix
Appendix
- A Potpourri of Tips for a Perfect Presentation
- Presentation Self-Assessment
- Presentation Evaluation
- Room Set Up Checklist
- Last Minute Details
- Presentation Planning Sheet
- Transitions
- Dealing with Difficult Participants
- Dealing With a Hostile Audience
- Presentation Techniques
- Timing Your Presentation Perfectly
- Where Do You Get Ideas?
- Global Presentations
- Watching Yourself
- Reading List and Resources

Who Should Attend

Do you want to build your skills and boost your confidence as a presenter? Then this program is for you. Whether you present regularly or occasionally, and no matter your audience size, you will benefit from learning practical skills and having opportunities to apply what you learn in this certificate program. This program is designed for any professional who wishes to deliver powerful and engaging presentations.

Credits & Attendance

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Earn 1.4 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) upon successfully completing this program. Learn More

CPLP© Recertification Points

This program may be eligible for up to 14 CPLP recertification points. Learn more at astd.org/recertification.

HRCI Recertification Credits

This program has been pre-approved for 14 (General) recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR, and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute.

Attendance Policy

Participation in all originally scheduled days of the program is mandatory in order to receive the certificate of completion and 1.4 CEUs. Participants who miss more than two hours of the entire program will not be eligible to receive the certificate. Participants who fulfill the attendance requirement will receive a certificate at the end of the program.

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Meet Our Facilitators

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Kathy Reiffenstein

Kathy Reiffenstein is passionate about promoting the critical skill of effective business communication. Her career spans more than two decades of educating executives on how to realize their potential to influence audiences. Today she is founder and president of the Washington, D.C. business communications training firm, And…Now Presenting!, where she creates confident, persuasive public speakers. With clients from the corporate, government and non-profit sectors, she has earned universal praise for her spirited dedication to their success as communicators. Kathy’s hands-on, personable style means each client becomes the best presenter possible, confident and effective in front of any group.

Prior to establishing And…Now Presenting!, Kathy was a principal at the California-based sales and teamwork training company, On Track, where she employed experiential learning programs to build and refine the strategic sales, marketing and communications skills of corporate executives, managers and salesreps. Earlier in her career, as director of sales for a leading financial institution, Kathy spearheaded the creation and implementation of a sales culture throughout the national branch network.

As a skilled speaker and trainer, Kathy has engaged audiences of 10 to 500. She was recently part of the Corporate Ambassador Program with Vital Voices Global Partnership where she spoke to women’s business organizations at conferences in Lagos, Nigeria, and Nairobi, Kenya. At these sessions, Kathy spoke about the power of persuasive communication and personal branding to create greater success for these African women in their businesses.

A graduate of Cornell University, Kathy is Past President, DC Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD), is currently serving as their VP of Membership and has contributed to ASTD’s award-winning monthly magazine, T&D. An active volunteer, she is a University of California trained Master Gardener, has contributed to the anthology, Bay Area Gardening, and is a docent at the US Botanic Garden.

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Kathy Reiffenstein

Kathy Reiffenstein is passionate about promoting the critical skill of effective business communication. Her career spans more than two decades of educating executives on how to realize their potential to influence audiences. Today she is founder and president of the Washington, D.C. business communications training firm, And…Now Presenting!, where she creates confident, persuasive public speakers. With clients from the corporate, government and non-profit sectors, she has earned universal praise for her spirited dedication to their success as communicators. Kathy’s hands-on, personable style means each client becomes the best presenter possible, confident and effective in front of any group.

Prior to establishing And…Now Presenting!, Kathy was a principal at the California-based sales and teamwork training company, On Track, where she employed experiential learning programs to build and refine the strategic sales, marketing and communications skills of corporate executives, managers and salesreps. Earlier in her career, as director of sales for a leading financial institution, Kathy spearheaded the creation and implementation of a sales culture throughout the national branch network.

As a skilled speaker and trainer, Kathy has engaged audiences of 10 to 500. She was recently part of the Corporate Ambassador Program with Vital Voices Global Partnership where she spoke to women’s business organizations at conferences in Lagos, Nigeria, and Nairobi, Kenya. At these sessions, Kathy spoke about the power of persuasive communication and personal branding to create greater success for these African women in their businesses.

A graduate of Cornell University, Kathy is Past President, DC Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD), is currently serving as their VP of Membership and has contributed to ASTD’s award-winning monthly magazine, T&D. An active volunteer, she is a University of California trained Master Gardener, has contributed to the anthology, Bay Area Gardening, and is a docent at the US Botanic Garden.

Facilitates the following:

Presentation Skills Certificate| Training Certificate|

Donna Steffey

Donna Steffey is an international trainer, author, adjunct faculty at both Lake Forest Graduate School and DeVry University, and sought after speaker who helps organizations achieve their desired business results. Donna incorporates her 20 years of management experience to educate, inspire, and coach. It takes the right blend of information, introspection and humor to cause people to look at themselves and change.

Global organizations such as Marriott International, Barclaycard-UK, XIBI-China, Tumine Center-Africa, and the Royal Australian Air Force, have found that after Donna's workshops people were more self directed, customer service driven and mindful of their team participation. Donna combines learning with fun and applies her master's degree and life experiences to professional and real world situations. Your participants will be motivated to hit their performance improvement targets and your training will be a success!

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Donna Steffey

Donna Steffey is an international trainer, author, adjunct faculty at both Lake Forest Graduate School and DeVry University, and sought after speaker who helps organizations achieve their desired business results. Donna incorporates her 20 years of management experience to educate, inspire, and coach. It takes the right blend of information, introspection and humor to cause people to look at themselves and change.

Global organizations such as Marriott International, Barclaycard-UK, XIBI-China, Tumine Center-Africa, and the Royal Australian Air Force, have found that after Donna's workshops people were more self directed, customer service driven and mindful of their team participation. Donna combines learning with fun and applies her master's degree and life experiences to professional and real world situations. Your participants will be motivated to hit their performance improvement targets and your training will be a success!

Facilitates the following:

ASTD Master Trainer™ Program| Preparing for the CPLP: Instructor-Led Online Workshop| Preparing for the CPLP: Instructor-Led Workshop| Presentation Skills Certificate| Consulting Skills Certificate| Training Certificate|

Rebecca Grueneberger

Rebecca Grueneberger has more than 25 years experience as a trainer and organization development consultant. She has worked in a variety of settings including health care, telecommunications, academia, and government. Most recently, Rebecca was a senior trainer for the U.S. Senate Office of Education and Training. She is passionate about helping others learn and chooses fun, interactive tools to engage learners and improve their performance on the job. A life-long learner, Rebecca has an MA in education with a concentration in human resource development from the George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and numerous certifications including the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assessment and the Career Architect.

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Rebecca Grueneberger

Rebecca Grueneberger has more than 25 years experience as a trainer and organization development consultant. She has worked in a variety of settings including health care, telecommunications, academia, and government. Most recently, Rebecca was a senior trainer for the U.S. Senate Office of Education and Training. She is passionate about helping others learn and chooses fun, interactive tools to engage learners and improve their performance on the job. A life-long learner, Rebecca has an MA in education with a concentration in human resource development from the George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and numerous certifications including the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assessment and the Career Architect.
Facilitates the following:

Presentation Skills Certificate| Facilitating for Excellence Certificate| Training Certificate|

Dates & Locations

Alexandria, VA

Oct 10-11, 2013

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Alexandria, VA

Oct 09-10, 2014

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Presentation Skills Certificate

Get the confidence and skills needed to deliver first-rate presentations.

Topic 1 - Introduction

Topic 2 - Tell 'em What You're Going to Tell 'em

Topic 3 -Tell 'em

Topic 4 - Tell 'em What You Told 'em

Topic 5 - Closing: Polishing Your Presentation Skills

Appendix