Course Description
Course Description
This course will provide you with the methods necessary to prepare and present data to effectively inform or persuade your audience.
Course Objective: You will identify how to prepare and present data for effective communication.
Target Student: This course is intended for a wide range of managers and staff members who need to effectively use data to communicate.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisite skills needed for this course. Suggested courses: Communication Skills, Business Presentations and Business Writing.
Delivery Method: Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.
Performance-Based Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- organize data.
- present data in visual form to effectively communicate your message.
Course Content
Lesson 1: Organizing Data
Topic 1A: Interpret Your Data
Topic 1B: Build Your Case with Data
Topic 1C: Persuade Your Audience
Lesson 2: Presenting Data
Topic 2A: Determine Appropriate Visuals
Topic 2B: Deliver Your Message
Topic 2C: Deal with Bad News
Topic 2D: Adjust Your Approach
Appendix A: Interpreting Your Data
Appendix B: Determining the Appropriate Visuals