Beginners Guide To Business Presentations An…

"I always thought I understood PowerPoint but this course has given me more light and understanding. I am definitely ready to create my own slides and presents." - Malesela M.

"Peter certainly practises what he preaches. The live examples and practical demonstrations are brilliant and establish Peter's credibility for teaching the course. The material is targeted and relevant for giving an effective presentation, with no unnecessary detail. I love Peter's humour and honest no-nonsense approach to coping with what will go wrong." - Janet A.

"Having to know the different types of presentations, when and how to use them and the purpose of using and knowing these different forms of presentations. How to set up good presentation slides and which content to include on those slides and also how to set up a powerful virtual and physical presentation that will grab your audience attention and also how to use the different editing format that will help you make a killer power point presentation." - Nosipho Khumalo

"This is the best course that shows you how to do quality presentations which is exactly what I needed to know, absolutely valuable and helpful for my personal growth." - Josephine Mahlangu

"Excellent thus far. Thank you Peter, once again your lesson and course have given me so much knowledge and understanding about this topic. Really enjoyed" - Werner van Wyk

In this course I will teach you how to prepare and present powerful business presentations using Powerpoint. The course includes techniques for presenting online so that you still maximise the impact of your presentation if everyone is working from home. I've presented to thousands of people in all kinds of settings during my 20 year career which includes 10 years as a management consultant and 10 years in leadership roles at large financial institutions. Your career success will depend on how well you can communicate and delivering presentations is a crucial method of communication in the workplace. Learn these skills today to make you a more powerful PowerPoint presenter for business.

I will teach you about the following

Different presentation settings; conferences, executive meetings, small team meetings
Reasons for presentations; status updates, executive reviews, approvals, business cases, projects
Understand why Powerpoint is banned at Amazon and how you can avoid abusing Powerpoint
How agendas are set and presentations are compiled and distributed before a meeting
How to combine text, graphics, data, charts and other visual material in aesthetic slides
Using Powerpoint from scratch and the techniques of creating your first basic slide
Why Mark Twain was thinking about Powerpoint when he said "I was going to write you a short letter but I didn't have time, so I wrote you a long letter"
How to avoid cluttering a slide with too much detail and how to keep the number of slides down
The importance of an executive summary and how this helps you deliver a better presentation
How pictures can easily be misinterpreted and why an unambiguous narrative is critical
Why you shouldn't repeat words on a slide and what a title and sub-title should achieve
The "so-what" box and how you must incorporate this element on your most important slides
How virtual meetings allow you to add a bit more detail onto slides
Different views in Powerpoint as well as adding shapes, text, doing alignment and keyboard shortcuts
Drawing tools, tables, charts, smart art, borders, fill, outline, grid and guides
Transitions and animations and why you should avoid using them in business presentations
Why you shouldn't use gradients, mix pictures and text or use curly fonts that are too small
How to use all the collaboration features of online meeting tools while you are presenting
Why you shouldn't ask people if they can see your slides or hear you when you start presenting
Presentations in a physical setting and the importance of understanding the room beforehand
How to deal with people who are busy on their phones or laptops while you are presenting
Why you should tell people what you are going to tell them before you actually tell them
Why it doesn't matter if you don't actually present your slides and why that's sometimes important

You can become a powerful powerpoint presenter by following the lessons in this course, locking in the learnings with the worksheets and applying what you have learnt in your next presentation.

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Learning objectives

Principles of slide composition and design using palettes and templates for maximum visual impact
Why amazon has banned powerpoint and the importance of a clear and concise narrative for each slide
Presenting using virtual meeting platforms like teams and how you can use collaboration features while presenting
Why you shouldn't use animations or transitions and how they distract from your content
How pictures and diagrams can be misinterpreted and how to avoid that in your presentations
Presenting in a physical setting and how to maximise your impact by understanding the room setting
The importance of a well prepared executive summary and how it supports your preparation
Getting started in powerpoint using key features to build and layout different elements such as shapes, tables, charts

How to deal with people who are busy on their phones or laptops while you are presenting
How to avoid cluttering a slide with too much detail and how to keep the number of slides down
Why mark twain was thinking about powerpoint slides when he said "i was going to write you a short letter but i didn't have time, so i wrote you a long letter"
Different presentation settings and reasons for presentations and why that matters for your slides
How to maximise a public presentation by understanding the room and engaging your audience
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Principles of slide composition and design using palettes and templates for maximum visual impact
Why amazon has banned powerpoint and the importance of a clear and concise narrative for each slide
Presenting using virtual meeting platforms like teams and how you can use collaboration features while presenting
Why you shouldn't use animations or transitions and how they distract from your content
How pictures and diagrams can be misinterpreted and how to avoid that in your presentations
Presenting in a physical setting and how to maximise your impact by understanding the room setting
The importance of a well prepared executive summary and how it supports your preparation
Getting started in powerpoint using key features to build and layout different elements such as shapes, tables, charts
How to deal with people who are busy on their phones or laptops while you are presenting
How to avoid cluttering a slide with too much detail and how to keep the number of slides down
Why mark twain was thinking about powerpoint slides when he said "i was going to write you a short letter but i didn't have time, so i wrote you a long letter"
Different presentation settings and reasons for presentations and why that matters for your slides
How to maximise a public presentation by understanding the room and engaging your audience
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Syllabus

Introduction And Watch Two Of Peter's Public Business Presentations

Introduction And Why Presentation Skills Are Crucial For Your Career Success

Throughout this course we will celebrate your progress at 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%. I really want you to succeed but you need to take action and keep going so look forward to these milestones of progress. I will see you there and cheer you on as you keep going from one milestone to the next >>

This wipeboard lesson teaches you the skills and steps to be a better business presenter: slide design, types and settings of presentations as well as how to make an impact in virtual and in-person presentations. Learn how to get from where you are today to a level of awesomeness that you will need to be successful in the workplace and any environment that you need to make presentations

This is your opportunity to share something about yourself with the rest of the students in this course. Tell us all about your goals and what you want to achieve. You can come back to this board and add more thoughts as you go through the course and achieve your goals. Seeing all the other students in the course will also motivate you and keep you going as you participate in this community of learning.

Are you studying and need help? ??? Do you need a breakthrough in a specific area of your degree? Join thousands of my other students that have learnt to: write, plan, reference, get motivated, organise their time and benefit from so many more tips and techniques. ?Achieve your goals! Write better, research better, finish your reports! Study harder, go further, get your degree and make your contribution. My name is Peter Alkema and I am your online student success coach. I have a PhD and I've helped thousands of my students achieve their goals, like Flora Makgale: "What an amazing course! After finishing this course, I have confidence. Thank so much Dr Peter Alkema" Tulongeni Shilunga: "This is exactly the jump-start I needed. Very clear and concise." Lebogang Tswelapele: "This is what I have been longing for" Paskalia Ndapandula: "Peter speaks with so much clarity" Werner van Wyk: "Thank you Peter, once again your lesson and course have given me so much knowledge and understanding" Yvonne Rudolph "I really look forward to take everything i learned in action" Josephine Mahlangu: "exactly what I needed to know, absolutely valuable and helpful for my personal growth"

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Focuses on using Powerpoint for effective business presentations, which aligns with the needs of business professionals

Taught by Peter Alkema, a seasoned management consultant and financial leader with extensive experience in presenting

Emphasizes slide design, visual impact, and clear communication, which is essential for captivating audiences

Covers the nuances of both virtual and in-person presentations, providing practical guidance for adapting to different scenarios

Includes interactive exercises and real-world examples to enhance learning and reinforce effective presentation techniques

Provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles of presenting, empowering learners to deliver impactful presentations

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Practical guide for powerful business presentations

According to learners, this course is a highly valuable and practical guide for creating and delivering powerful business presentations. Students particularly appreciate the clear and concise advice from an experienced instructor, which helps to transform their understanding of PowerPoint and presentation dynamics. The content covers essential slide design principles, strategies for virtual and in-person delivery, and provides actionable techniques to immediately improve communication skills in the workplace. Many found it a necessary jump-start for their personal and career growth.

Ideal for improving fundamental presentation skills.

"I always thought I understood PowerPoint but this course has given me more light and understanding."

"This is exactly the jump-start I needed. Very clear and concise."

"I gained a solid foundation from completing this course, even with prior exposure to PowerPoint."

Instructor is knowledgeable and presents effectively.

"Peter certainly practises what he preaches. ... I love Peter's humour and honest no-nonsense approach to coping with what will go wrong."

"Thank you Peter, once again your lesson and course have given me so much knowledge and understanding about this topic."

"Peter speaks with so much clarity, making complex topics easy to grasp."

Covers varied business presentation scenarios.

"Having to know the different types of presentations, when and how to use them and the purpose of using and knowing these different forms of presentations."

"The material is targeted and relevant for giving an effective presentation, with no unnecessary detail."

"I found the course directly applicable to giving effective business presentations across various settings."

Provides actionable techniques for immediate use.

"The live examples and practical demonstrations are brilliant and establish Peter's credibility for teaching the course."

"I always thought I understood PowerPoint but this course has given me more light and understanding. I am definitely ready to create my own slides and presents."

"This is exactly what I needed to know, absolutely valuable and helpful for my personal growth."

"I learned how to use practical tools and strategies that I could apply immediately to my work."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Beginners Guide To Business Presentations And Powerpoint with these activities:

Read “Slide:ology: The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations” by Nancy Duarte

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