Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

• Design and create a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation using critical thinking skills and following current professional and/or industry standards. 
• Explain what to look for when analyzing the audience and approaching the presentation from the listener's perspective.
• Discuss the variety of PowerPoint delivery methods such as virtual conferencing platforms to make the best selection from the perspective of the intended audience.
• Describe the value of incorporating time for participant interaction along with techniques for managing questions and/or objections.

●      Make a MS PowerPoint presentation including designing slides, analyzing the audience, and handling questions.

●      Explain the importance of analyzing the audience and describe how this affects the style of presentation.

●      Design a feedback tool that objectively measures the effectiveness of a presentation.

●      Apply learned skills through an outside project.

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:

• Outline a presentation.
• Identify communication techniques to effectively influence listening.
• Describe steps for creating multiple slide presentations to include the use of:
  • Use “Rehearse Timings”
  • Apply “Record Slide Show” to create a presentation
  • Use “Outline View”
  • Apply “Slide Sorter”
  • Investigate “Set Up Slide Show” for diverse venues (e.g., kiosks, on-line, in-person) or with options for loops
  • Customize templates
  • Understand presentation functions pertaining to various virtual conference platforms
• Demonstrate how to handle questions or objections.
• Explain the importance of staying professional under stress including ways to manage anxiety.

CONCEPTS, THEMES, ISSUES
General Concepts
Effective presentations require a balance of preparation, organization, information, appropriate and stimulating PowerPoint presentations, question & answer opportunities, and managing anxiety.
Themes
Presenters must know the audience, prioritize the information, communicate confidence, and dress appropriately.
Issues
Presenters may need to handle a hostile audience, be adaptable when equipment fails, and be sensitive to time requirements.