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What you will learn - Create and Deliver Compelling Presentations
  • Perform a needs analysis and prepare an outline
  • Select presentation delivery methods
  • Practice verbal and non-verbal communication skills
  • Knock down nervousness
  • Develop and use flip charts with color
  • Create targeted PowerPoint presentations
  • Utilize white boarding for reinforcement
  • Describe how video and audio enhance a presentation and list criteria for determining what types to use
  • Enrich the learning experience with humor, questions, and discussion
Get BIG Savings with our Presentation Skills Online Bundle, 5 Certificate Courses
  1. Presentation Skills
  2. Public Speaking
  3. Communication Strategies
  4. Public Speaking Presentation Survival School
  5. Business Writing 
1. Presentation Skills: Create and Deliver Compelling Presentations

This course can benefit anyone who presents; a trainer, a meeting facilitator, speaker, or seminar discussion leader. No matter which role you are assuming, this Course will help you become more efficient and proficient with the skills of providing information to others.

Covering everything from writing your first needs analysis to running the presentation itself, this course will equip you with the skills and confidence to organise and host successful and professional presentations that get your message across whether you're pitching an idea, making a sale or sharing knowledge with your team.

2. Public Speaking: Deliver Powerful Speeches and Outstanding Presentations

According to a recent survey, 41% of people list public speaking as their biggest fear. Forget small spaces, darkness, and spiders, standing up in front of a crowd and talking is far more terrifying for most people. Through this course you will become more confident and relaxed in front of an audience which will translate into a successful speaking event.

However, mastering this fear and getting comfortable speaking in public can be a great ego booster, not to mention a huge benefit to your career. The Public Speaking course will give you some basic public speaking skills, including in-depth information on developing an engaging program and delivering your presentation with power.

3. Communication Strategies: Build Better, Stronger, and More Fulfilling Relationships 

For the better part of every day, we are communicating to and with others. Whether it’s the speech you deliver in the boardroom, the level of attention you give your spouse when they are talking to you, or the look that you give to the cat, it all means something.

This course will help you understand the different methods of communication and how to make the most of each of them.

4. Public Speaking Presentation Survival School: Learn How To Make Yourself a Better Speaker and Presenter

A great presenter has two unique qualities: appropriate skills and personal confidence. This confidence comes from knowing what information you have and how to communicate it effectively.

A great presenter has two notable qualities: appropriate skills and personal confidence. Confidence comes from knowing what you want to say and being comfortable following your communication skills training. In this course, you will master the skills that will make you a better speaker and presenter.

5. Business Writing: Become an Expert at Writing Effective Emails, Letters, Reports and More

We all know that writing is one of the most important methods of business communication for most people, whether its e-mails, memos, proposals, or major reports. Lots of people struggle with the composition of these. Sometimes it's because they don't have to do it very often so, therefore, it doesn't flow as easily as they would like, sometimes because they are new to a role, or just because it's not their favorite thing.

This Business Writing Online Short Course will provide:

  • A quick refresher on basic writing concepts (such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation) the things that we often miss especially when completing work under pressure; and
  • An overview of some the typical business documents, letters, reports, proposals that you may have to deal with, with tips on structure, style etc.

Receive Lifetime Access to Course Materials, so you can review at any time.

For comprehensive information on units of study click the units of study tab above.

This is an incredible opportunity to invest in yourself and your future, sharpen your training skills and learn what it takes to create your own success with Courses For Success Today!

Course Fast Facts:

  1. All courses are easy to follow and understand
  2. Only 6 to 8 hours of study is required per course
  3. Unlimited lifetime access to course materials
  4. Study as many courses as you want
  5. Delivered 100% on-line and accessible 24/7 from any computer or smartphone
  6. You can study from home or at work, at your own pace, in your own time
  7. Certificate of Completion

Course Delivery

Courses are accessed online via our learning management system by any device including PC, MAC, tablet or Smart Phone.

Recognition & Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this course and achieving a passing score for the assessment, you will be issued with an international continuing education credit (CEU) certificate.

This Certificate is applicable worldwide, which demonstrates your commitment to learning new skills. You can share the certificate with your friends, relatives, co-workers, and potential employers. Also, include it in your resume/CV, professional social media profiles and job applications.

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The Presentation Skills, 5 Course Bundle includes the following courses, below is a summary of each course: 

Course 1 - Certificate In Presentation Skills Online Course

Module One - Getting Started

Module Two - Creating the Program

  • Performing a needs analysis
  • Writing the basic outline
  • Researching, writing, and editing

Module Three - Choosing your Delivery Methods

  • Basic methods
  • Advanced methods
  • Basic criteria to consider

Module Four - Verbal Communication Skills

  • Listening and hearing: They aren't the same thing
  • Asking questions
  • Communicating with power

Module Five - Non-Verbal Communication Skills

  • Body language
  • Gestures
  • The signals you send to others
  • It's not what you say, it's how you say it

Module Six - Overcoming Nervousness

  • Preparing mentally
  • Physical relaxation techniques
  • Appearing confident in front of the crowd

Module Seven - Creating Fantastic Flip Charts

  • Required tools
  • The advantages of pre-writing
  • Using colors appropriately
  • Creating a Plan B

Module Eight - Creating Compelling PowerPoint Presentations

  • Required tools
  • Tips and tracks
  • Creating a Plan B

Module Nine - Wow 'Em with the Whiteboard

  • Traditional and electronic whiteboards
  • Using colors appropriately
  • Creating a Plan B

Module Ten - Vibrant Videos and Amazing Audio

  • Required Tools
  • Tips and tricks
  • Creating a Plan B

Module Eleven - Pumping it Up a Notch

  • Make them laugh a little
  • Ask them a question
  • Encouraging discussion
  • Dealing with questions

Module Twelve - Wrapping Up

Course 2 - Certificate In Public Speaking Online Course

Section One: Getting Started

  • Objectives

Section Two: Different Types of Speech

  • Different Public Speaking Opportunities
  • Time, the Defining Factor

Section Three: What’s the Message

  • Needs Analysis
  • Profile Your Audience
  • Identifying Key Questions and Concerns

Section Four: Speak Like a STAR

  • Using STAR
  • S = Situation
  • T = Task
  • A = Action
  • R = Result

Section Five: Verbal Communication Skills

  • Ten Ways to Listen Better Today
  • Asking Questions
  • Paraverbal communication

Section Six: Non-Verbal Communication

  • Your Body speaks its own Language
  • The Signals You Send
  • The Power of Tone

Section Seven: Nervousness

  • Preparing Mentally using Visualisation
  • Breathing
  • A Few Extra Tips

Section Eight: Make them Laugh

  • Humour is good, but it's not stand up
  • What Makes a Joke

Section Nine: Preparing to Speak

  • Organising what you’re going to Say
  • Why Write a Speech?
  • Face the Critic

Section Ten: Delivering Your Speech

  • Don’t Underestimate the Delivery
  • Seat of your pants

Section Eleven: Questions and Tips

  • Q&A Sessions
  • Some Killer Moves

Section Twelve: Wrapping Up

Course 3 - Certificate In Communication Strategies Online Course

Section One: Getting Started

Section Two: The Big Picture

  • What is Communication?
  • How Do We Communicate?
  • Who’s Listening?

Section Three: Barriers to Communication

  • It All Starts with Me
  • Common Barriers to Communication
  • Language Barriers
  • Cultural Barriers
  • Location Barriers

Section Four: Paraverbal Communication Skills

  • The Power of Pitch
  • The Power of Tone
  • Vocal Speed Camera

Section Five: Non-Verbal Communication

  • Your Body Speaks its own Language

Section Six: Speak Like a STAR
Using STAR

  • Situation
  • Task
  • Action
  • Response

Section Seven: Listening Skills

  • Ten Ways to Listen Better Today
  • Understanding Active Listening
  • Sending Positive Signals to Others

Section Eight: Asking Good Questions

  • Asking Open Questions
  • Probing Questions

Section Nine: Appreciative Inquiry

  • The Four Stages
  • The Purpose of Appreciative Inquiry

Section Ten: The Art of Conversation Using SPEAC

  • Suppose
  • Prepare
  • Enquire
  • Ascertain
  • Change

Section Eleven: Advanced Communication Skills

  • Precipitating Factors
  • Common Ground

Section Twelve: Wrapping up

Course 4 - Certificate In Public Speaking Presentation Survival School Online Course

Session 1: Course Overview

  • Learning Objectives
  • Pre-Assignment

 Session 2: Communication

  • About Communication
  • Making Conversation
  • Speaking Well
  • What to Talk About
  • Conversations to Presentations

 Session 3: Stop! Check Your Mouth!

  • Speaking Characteristics
  • Volume
  • Clichés
  • Diction
  • Slang or Vulgarities
  • Gender References
  • Acronyms and Jargon
  • Tact
  • Five Good Rules

 Session 4: What's Your Type? How About Mine?

  • The Assessment
  • Identifying Your Characteristics and Preferences
  • Questionnaire
  • Reviewing Your Questionnaire Score
  • What Does it Mean To Have a Number?
  • Mostly A's – Inquiring Rationals
  • Mostly B's – Authentic Idealists
  • Mostly C's – Organized Guardians
  • Mostly D's – Resourceful Artisans
  • What's Important?

 Session 5: Positive Self-Talk

  • Our Thoughts
  • The Steps to Feeling Good, Emotions 1 to 3
  • The Steps to Feeling Good, Emotions 4 to 7
  • Thinking Positive, Messages 1 to 3
  • Thinking Positive, Messages 4 and 5

 Session 6: Rapport

  • Building Rapport
  • Self-Disclosure
  • Creating an Introduction

 Session 7: Maximizing Meetings

  • Four Areas of Opportunity
  • Anticipate
  • Prepare
  • Participate
  • Concentrate on Your Message
  • Fifteen Ways to Master a Meeting
  • Fifteen Ways to Master a Meeting: 6 to 10
  • Fifteen Ways to Master a Meeting: 11 to 15
  • Mastering Your Meeting
  • Learning Names

 Session 8: Body Language

  • Body Language
  • Pick Up Cues

 Session 9: Sticky Situations

  • Are You Comfortable?
  • Dealing with Tough Situations
  • Facing the Music
  • Dressing Up

 Session 10: I Can Just Send an E-mail, Right?

  • Advantages of an Oral Presentation
  • The Art of Persuasion
  • Oratory Exercise
  • Oratory Exercise: Practice Paragraph

 Session 11: Overcoming Nervousness

  • About Nervousness
  • The Source of Nervousness
  • What You Can Do
  • Putting Yourself in Control
  • Mastering Non-verbal Communication
  • Appropriate Distance
  • Stand Erect
  • Consider Your Appearance
  • Move About and Use Gestures
  • Control Your Facial Expressions and Mannerisms
  • Maintain Eye Contact
  • Using Notes
  • Note-Taking Tools
  • Managing the Question and Answer Period
  • Responding To Questions

 Session 12: The Five S's

  • Five Points for Any Presentation
  • Example of the Framework in Action
  • Preparing with the Five-S Pattern, Part 1
  • Preparing with the Five-S Pattern, Part 2

 Session 13: Start Writing!

  • Evidence
  • Introductions
  • Your Opening
  • Following the Opening Statement
  • Beginning a Presentation
  • Transitioning to the Body
  • Example of a Transition in a Presentation
  • Enhancing Your Presentation
  • Endings
  • Think Fast! Part 1
  • Think Fast! Part 2
  • Your Fast Thinking Presentation

 Session 14: Audience Profile

  • Preparing an Audience Profile
  • Your Next Presentation

 Session 15: Your Speaking Voice

  • Tone
  • Pitch
  • Pacing
  • Emphasis
  • Facial Expressions
  • Eye Contact
  • Posture
  • Body Language
  • Vocal Variety
  • Paying Attention to Your Voice
  • Mastering Your Material

 Session 16: Add Punch to Your Presentation

  • The Power of Threes
  • Well Known Tripling Examples
  • Visual Aids
  • More Tips for Using Visual Aids
  • Analyzing Visual Aids, Sample 1
  • Analyzing Visual Aids, Sample 2
  • Adding Punch Summary
  • Lessons Learned

 Session 17: Your Presentation

  • Preparation - Introduction
  • Preparation - Body
  • Preparation - Conclusion
  • Presentation

 Session 18: A Personal Action Plan

  • Starting Point
  • Where I Want to Go
  • How I Will Get There

Course 5 - Certificate In Business Writing Online Course

PART ONE – THE BUILDING BLOCKS

Section One: Getting Started

  • a quick refresher on basic writing concepts (such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation) – the things that we often miss especially when completing work under pressure; and
  • an overview of some the typical business documents – letters, reports, proposals – that you may have to deal with, with tips on structure, style etc. 

Section Two: Spelling and Grammar

  • Spelling
  • Grammar

Section Three: Language and tone

  • Clarity
  • Conciseness
  • Formality
  • Focus
  • Tone

Section Four: Sentences and Paragraphs

  • Parts of a Sentence
  • Sentence Length
  • Punctuation
  • Paragraphs

Section Five: Organization and Structure

  • Organisation Approach

Section Six: Tools and Techniques

  • The Reader
  • The Requirement
  • Write faster – effective writing
  • Templates
  • Proofreading
  • Review/Peer Review
  • The Appearance - Printing and Publishing

PART TWO – THE DOCUMENTS

Section Seven: Meeting Agendas

  • The Basic Structure

Section Eight: E-mails

  • Addressing your mails
  • Brevity
  • Formality
  • Attachments
  • Forwarding/replying

Section Nine: Business Letters

  • The Basic Structure
  • Writing the Letter

Section Ten: Proposals

  • The Basic Outline
  • Key information
  • Sequence
  • Choosing a Format
  • Proposal Structure and Content
  • Executive Summaries

Section Eleven: Reports

  • Report Structure and format

Section Twelve: Requests for Proposal

  • Requests for Proposals

Section Thirteen: Business Cases

  • Business Cases

Section Fourteen: General Documentation

  • General Documentation

Section Fifteen: Wrapping Up

Requirements

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Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.

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Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.

Computer requirements

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Minimum specifications for the computer are:

Windows:

Microsoft Windows XP, or laterModern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

MAC/iOS

OSX/iOS 6 or laterModern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

All systems

Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or fasterFlash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

Students will also need access the following applications:

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Requirements

Entry requirements:

Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.


Minimum education:

Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.


Device requirements:

Students will need access to a computer/any device and the internet.

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  • Delivery: Online
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  • Duration: 6 to 8 hours per course
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Qualification: Certificate
About This Course
What you will learn - Create and Deliver Compelling Presentations
  • Perform a needs analysis and prepare an outline
  • Select presentation delivery methods
  • Practice verbal and non-verbal communication skills
  • Knock down nervousness
  • Develop and use flip charts with color
  • Create targeted PowerPoint presentations
  • Utilize white boarding for reinforcement
  • Describe how video and audio enhance a presentation and list criteria for determining what types to use
  • Enrich the learning experience with humor, questions, and discussion
Get BIG Savings with our Presentation Skills Online Bundle, 5 Certificate Courses
  1. Presentation Skills
  2. Public Speaking
  3. Communication Strategies
  4. Public Speaking Presentation Survival School
  5. Business Writing 
1. Presentation Skills: Create and Deliver Compelling Presentations

This course can benefit anyone who presents; a trainer, a meeting facilitator, speaker, or seminar discussion leader. No matter which role you are assuming, this Course will help you become more efficient and proficient with the skills of providing information to others.

Covering everything from writing your first needs analysis to running the presentation itself, this course will equip you with the skills and confidence to organise and host successful and professional presentations that get your message across whether you're pitching an idea, making a sale or sharing knowledge with your team.

2. Public Speaking: Deliver Powerful Speeches and Outstanding Presentations

According to a recent survey, 41% of people list public speaking as their biggest fear. Forget small spaces, darkness, and spiders, standing up in front of a crowd and talking is far more terrifying for most people. Through this course you will become more confident and relaxed in front of an audience which will translate into a successful speaking event.

However, mastering this fear and getting comfortable speaking in public can be a great ego booster, not to mention a huge benefit to your career. The Public Speaking course will give you some basic public speaking skills, including in-depth information on developing an engaging program and delivering your presentation with power.

3. Communication Strategies: Build Better, Stronger, and More Fulfilling Relationships 

For the better part of every day, we are communicating to and with others. Whether it’s the speech you deliver in the boardroom, the level of attention you give your spouse when they are talking to you, or the look that you give to the cat, it all means something.

This course will help you understand the different methods of communication and how to make the most of each of them.

4. Public Speaking Presentation Survival School: Learn How To Make Yourself a Better Speaker and Presenter

A great presenter has two unique qualities: appropriate skills and personal confidence. This confidence comes from knowing what information you have and how to communicate it effectively.

A great presenter has two notable qualities: appropriate skills and personal confidence. Confidence comes from knowing what you want to say and being comfortable following your communication skills training. In this course, you will master the skills that will make you a better speaker and presenter.

5. Business Writing: Become an Expert at Writing Effective Emails, Letters, Reports and More

We all know that writing is one of the most important methods of business communication for most people, whether its e-mails, memos, proposals, or major reports. Lots of people struggle with the composition of these. Sometimes it's because they don't have to do it very often so, therefore, it doesn't flow as easily as they would like, sometimes because they are new to a role, or just because it's not their favorite thing.

This Business Writing Online Short Course will provide:

  • A quick refresher on basic writing concepts (such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation) the things that we often miss especially when completing work under pressure; and
  • An overview of some the typical business documents, letters, reports, proposals that you may have to deal with, with tips on structure, style etc.

Receive Lifetime Access to Course Materials, so you can review at any time.

For comprehensive information on units of study click the units of study tab above.

This is an incredible opportunity to invest in yourself and your future, sharpen your training skills and learn what it takes to create your own success with Courses For Success Today!

Course Fast Facts:

  1. All courses are easy to follow and understand
  2. Only 6 to 8 hours of study is required per course
  3. Unlimited lifetime access to course materials
  4. Study as many courses as you want
  5. Delivered 100% on-line and accessible 24/7 from any computer or smartphone
  6. You can study from home or at work, at your own pace, in your own time
  7. Certificate of Completion

Course Delivery

Courses are accessed online via our learning management system by any device including PC, MAC, tablet or Smart Phone.

Recognition & Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this course and achieving a passing score for the assessment, you will be issued with an international continuing education credit (CEU) certificate.

This Certificate is applicable worldwide, which demonstrates your commitment to learning new skills. You can share the certificate with your friends, relatives, co-workers, and potential employers. Also, include it in your resume/CV, professional social media profiles and job applications.

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The Presentation Skills, 5 Course Bundle includes the following courses, below is a summary of each course: 

Course 1 - Certificate In Presentation Skills Online Course

Module One - Getting Started

Module Two - Creating the Program

  • Performing a needs analysis
  • Writing the basic outline
  • Researching, writing, and editing

Module Three - Choosing your Delivery Methods

  • Basic methods
  • Advanced methods
  • Basic criteria to consider

Module Four - Verbal Communication Skills

  • Listening and hearing: They aren't the same thing
  • Asking questions
  • Communicating with power

Module Five - Non-Verbal Communication Skills

  • Body language
  • Gestures
  • The signals you send to others
  • It's not what you say, it's how you say it

Module Six - Overcoming Nervousness

  • Preparing mentally
  • Physical relaxation techniques
  • Appearing confident in front of the crowd

Module Seven - Creating Fantastic Flip Charts

  • Required tools
  • The advantages of pre-writing
  • Using colors appropriately
  • Creating a Plan B

Module Eight - Creating Compelling PowerPoint Presentations

  • Required tools
  • Tips and tracks
  • Creating a Plan B

Module Nine - Wow 'Em with the Whiteboard

  • Traditional and electronic whiteboards
  • Using colors appropriately
  • Creating a Plan B

Module Ten - Vibrant Videos and Amazing Audio

  • Required Tools
  • Tips and tricks
  • Creating a Plan B

Module Eleven - Pumping it Up a Notch

  • Make them laugh a little
  • Ask them a question
  • Encouraging discussion
  • Dealing with questions

Module Twelve - Wrapping Up

Course 2 - Certificate In Public Speaking Online Course

Section One: Getting Started

  • Objectives

Section Two: Different Types of Speech

  • Different Public Speaking Opportunities
  • Time, the Defining Factor

Section Three: What’s the Message

  • Needs Analysis
  • Profile Your Audience
  • Identifying Key Questions and Concerns

Section Four: Speak Like a STAR

  • Using STAR
  • S = Situation
  • T = Task
  • A = Action
  • R = Result

Section Five: Verbal Communication Skills

  • Ten Ways to Listen Better Today
  • Asking Questions
  • Paraverbal communication

Section Six: Non-Verbal Communication

  • Your Body speaks its own Language
  • The Signals You Send
  • The Power of Tone

Section Seven: Nervousness

  • Preparing Mentally using Visualisation
  • Breathing
  • A Few Extra Tips

Section Eight: Make them Laugh

  • Humour is good, but it's not stand up
  • What Makes a Joke

Section Nine: Preparing to Speak

  • Organising what you’re going to Say
  • Why Write a Speech?
  • Face the Critic

Section Ten: Delivering Your Speech

  • Don’t Underestimate the Delivery
  • Seat of your pants

Section Eleven: Questions and Tips

  • Q&A Sessions
  • Some Killer Moves

Section Twelve: Wrapping Up

Course 3 - Certificate In Communication Strategies Online Course

Section One: Getting Started

Section Two: The Big Picture

  • What is Communication?
  • How Do We Communicate?
  • Who’s Listening?

Section Three: Barriers to Communication

  • It All Starts with Me
  • Common Barriers to Communication
  • Language Barriers
  • Cultural Barriers
  • Location Barriers

Section Four: Paraverbal Communication Skills

  • The Power of Pitch
  • The Power of Tone
  • Vocal Speed Camera

Section Five: Non-Verbal Communication

  • Your Body Speaks its own Language

Section Six: Speak Like a STAR
Using STAR

  • Situation
  • Task
  • Action
  • Response

Section Seven: Listening Skills

  • Ten Ways to Listen Better Today
  • Understanding Active Listening
  • Sending Positive Signals to Others

Section Eight: Asking Good Questions

  • Asking Open Questions
  • Probing Questions

Section Nine: Appreciative Inquiry

  • The Four Stages
  • The Purpose of Appreciative Inquiry

Section Ten: The Art of Conversation Using SPEAC

  • Suppose
  • Prepare
  • Enquire
  • Ascertain
  • Change

Section Eleven: Advanced Communication Skills

  • Precipitating Factors
  • Common Ground

Section Twelve: Wrapping up

Course 4 - Certificate In Public Speaking Presentation Survival School Online Course

Session 1: Course Overview

  • Learning Objectives
  • Pre-Assignment

 Session 2: Communication

  • About Communication
  • Making Conversation
  • Speaking Well
  • What to Talk About
  • Conversations to Presentations

 Session 3: Stop! Check Your Mouth!

  • Speaking Characteristics
  • Volume
  • Clichés
  • Diction
  • Slang or Vulgarities
  • Gender References
  • Acronyms and Jargon
  • Tact
  • Five Good Rules

 Session 4: What's Your Type? How About Mine?

  • The Assessment
  • Identifying Your Characteristics and Preferences
  • Questionnaire
  • Reviewing Your Questionnaire Score
  • What Does it Mean To Have a Number?
  • Mostly A's – Inquiring Rationals
  • Mostly B's – Authentic Idealists
  • Mostly C's – Organized Guardians
  • Mostly D's – Resourceful Artisans
  • What's Important?

 Session 5: Positive Self-Talk

  • Our Thoughts
  • The Steps to Feeling Good, Emotions 1 to 3
  • The Steps to Feeling Good, Emotions 4 to 7
  • Thinking Positive, Messages 1 to 3
  • Thinking Positive, Messages 4 and 5

 Session 6: Rapport

  • Building Rapport
  • Self-Disclosure
  • Creating an Introduction

 Session 7: Maximizing Meetings

  • Four Areas of Opportunity
  • Anticipate
  • Prepare
  • Participate
  • Concentrate on Your Message
  • Fifteen Ways to Master a Meeting
  • Fifteen Ways to Master a Meeting: 6 to 10
  • Fifteen Ways to Master a Meeting: 11 to 15
  • Mastering Your Meeting
  • Learning Names

 Session 8: Body Language

  • Body Language
  • Pick Up Cues

 Session 9: Sticky Situations

  • Are You Comfortable?
  • Dealing with Tough Situations
  • Facing the Music
  • Dressing Up

 Session 10: I Can Just Send an E-mail, Right?

  • Advantages of an Oral Presentation
  • The Art of Persuasion
  • Oratory Exercise
  • Oratory Exercise: Practice Paragraph

 Session 11: Overcoming Nervousness

  • About Nervousness
  • The Source of Nervousness
  • What You Can Do
  • Putting Yourself in Control
  • Mastering Non-verbal Communication
  • Appropriate Distance
  • Stand Erect
  • Consider Your Appearance
  • Move About and Use Gestures
  • Control Your Facial Expressions and Mannerisms
  • Maintain Eye Contact
  • Using Notes
  • Note-Taking Tools
  • Managing the Question and Answer Period
  • Responding To Questions

 Session 12: The Five S's

  • Five Points for Any Presentation
  • Example of the Framework in Action
  • Preparing with the Five-S Pattern, Part 1
  • Preparing with the Five-S Pattern, Part 2

 Session 13: Start Writing!

  • Evidence
  • Introductions
  • Your Opening
  • Following the Opening Statement
  • Beginning a Presentation
  • Transitioning to the Body
  • Example of a Transition in a Presentation
  • Enhancing Your Presentation
  • Endings
  • Think Fast! Part 1
  • Think Fast! Part 2
  • Your Fast Thinking Presentation

 Session 14: Audience Profile

  • Preparing an Audience Profile
  • Your Next Presentation

 Session 15: Your Speaking Voice

  • Tone
  • Pitch
  • Pacing
  • Emphasis
  • Facial Expressions
  • Eye Contact
  • Posture
  • Body Language
  • Vocal Variety
  • Paying Attention to Your Voice
  • Mastering Your Material

 Session 16: Add Punch to Your Presentation

  • The Power of Threes
  • Well Known Tripling Examples
  • Visual Aids
  • More Tips for Using Visual Aids
  • Analyzing Visual Aids, Sample 1
  • Analyzing Visual Aids, Sample 2
  • Adding Punch Summary
  • Lessons Learned

 Session 17: Your Presentation

  • Preparation - Introduction
  • Preparation - Body
  • Preparation - Conclusion
  • Presentation

 Session 18: A Personal Action Plan

  • Starting Point
  • Where I Want to Go
  • How I Will Get There

Course 5 - Certificate In Business Writing Online Course

PART ONE – THE BUILDING BLOCKS

Section One: Getting Started

  • a quick refresher on basic writing concepts (such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation) – the things that we often miss especially when completing work under pressure; and
  • an overview of some the typical business documents – letters, reports, proposals – that you may have to deal with, with tips on structure, style etc. 

Section Two: Spelling and Grammar

  • Spelling
  • Grammar

Section Three: Language and tone

  • Clarity
  • Conciseness
  • Formality
  • Focus
  • Tone

Section Four: Sentences and Paragraphs

  • Parts of a Sentence
  • Sentence Length
  • Punctuation
  • Paragraphs

Section Five: Organization and Structure

  • Organisation Approach

Section Six: Tools and Techniques

  • The Reader
  • The Requirement
  • Write faster – effective writing
  • Templates
  • Proofreading
  • Review/Peer Review
  • The Appearance - Printing and Publishing

PART TWO – THE DOCUMENTS

Section Seven: Meeting Agendas

  • The Basic Structure

Section Eight: E-mails

  • Addressing your mails
  • Brevity
  • Formality
  • Attachments
  • Forwarding/replying

Section Nine: Business Letters

  • The Basic Structure
  • Writing the Letter

Section Ten: Proposals

  • The Basic Outline
  • Key information
  • Sequence
  • Choosing a Format
  • Proposal Structure and Content
  • Executive Summaries

Section Eleven: Reports

  • Report Structure and format

Section Twelve: Requests for Proposal

  • Requests for Proposals

Section Thirteen: Business Cases

  • Business Cases

Section Fourteen: General Documentation

  • General Documentation

Section Fifteen: Wrapping Up

Requirements

Entry requirements

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Minimum education

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Computer requirements

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Minimum specifications for the computer are:

Windows:

Microsoft Windows XP, or laterModern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

MAC/iOS

OSX/iOS 6 or laterModern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

All systems

Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or fasterFlash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

Students will also need access the following applications:

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Requirements

Entry requirements:

Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.


Minimum education:

Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.


Device requirements:

Students will need access to a computer/any device and the internet.

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