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I n a recent survey of one hundred well known Americans, more than 70 percent stated that communication was one of the most important qualities leading to their success. And yet, public speaking is the number one fear in the United States. In another study, managers from 50 Fortune 500 businesses stated that while speech communication skills were the most important indicator of an employee’s success, more than 50 percent of all employees lacked basic communication skills. This course, Overcoming Speech Apprehension, focuses on strategies and techniques that you can apply in order to alleviate your apprehensions about interacting with others.

 

After completing Overcoming Speech Apprehension, participants will be able to :

• Utilize a five step process for overcoming speech apprehension;
• Conduct an audience analysis;
• Develop a specific purpose;
• Apply Aristotle’s concepts of logos, ethos, and pathos to effective presentation; and
• Channel apprehension into energy for delivery a dynamic presentation.

 

Overcoming Speech Apprehension utilizes an interactive structure with six sections (Multimedia Presentation, Readings, Questions & Answers, Resources, Implementation, and Respond). Engaging audio and visual components as well as printable materials are incorporated into the course.  A Certificate of Completion will be awarded.

 

Overcoming Speech Apprehension is useful for business professionals who want to overcome their anxieties about interacting with others.

 

Reading, Exercises, Implementation Plan, and Quiz.

 

2-3 hours

 

Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, Firefox, Safari, or Opera.  Sound card and speakers/headphones for audio.

 

Participants can access this course on computers running Windows, Macintosh, or Unix Variants.

 

Course participants will have access to the course for a period of six weeks from the date of enrollment in the course.

 

$39

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A well organized presentation is important for two reasons. First, an organized speech conveys an image of credibility for a speaker and second, an organized presentation makes it easier for audiences to comprehend and retain information. Rather than rambling on and on and on in presentations, your objective should be to be as succinct and clear as possible in as little time as possible. This course, Organizing Your Presentation, focuses on strategies and techniques that you can apply in order to organize your information in a clear and succinct manner.

 

After completing Organizing Your Presentation, participants will be able to :

• Create the three parts of any presentation,
• Apply useful strategies for improving the effectiveness of each part of a presentation,
• Incorporate effective transitions,
• Use methods for maintaining the interest of your audience,
• Compare four delivery methods, and
• Utilize four organizational structures for presentations.

 

Organizing Your Presentation utilizes an interactive structure with six sections (Multimedia Presentation, Readings, Questions & Answers, Resources, Implementation, and Respond). Engaging audio and visual components as well as printable materials are incorporated into the course.  A Certificate of Completion will be awarded.

 

Organizing Your Presentation is useful for business professionals who want to improve their organization and outlining skills.

 

Reading, Exercises, Implementation Plan, and Quiz.

 

2-3 hours

 

Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, Firefox, Safari, or Opera. Sound card and speakers/headphones for audio.

 

Participants can access this course on computers running Windows, Macintosh, or Unix Variants.

 

Course participants will have access to the course for a period of six weeks from the date of enrollment in the course.

 

$39

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N o matter how much time you spend on the content of your presentation, how you deliver it can be crucial. In fact, in many situation your delivery could be more important than the actual words you use. This course, The Art of Nonverbal Delivery, focuses on strategies and techniques that you can use in order to perfect your delivery skills.

 

 

While completing The Art of Nonverbal Delivery, participants will focus on essential areas of delivery including:

• Definitions of nonverbal and verbal communication
• Application of strategies for an effective nonverbal delivery
• Analysis and implementation of top-notch nonverbal communication
• Integrate strategies for improving body language;
• Recognize cultural differences in presentation skills;
• Evaluate their own and others’ presentation skills;
• Avoidance of delivery taboos;
• The relationship between nonverbal and verbal communication; and
• Criteria for evaluating presentations.

 

The Art of Nonverbal Deliveryutilizes an interactive structure with six sections (Multimedia Presentation, Readings, Questions & Answers, Resources, Implementation, and Respond). Engaging audio and visual components as well as printable materials are incorporated into the course.  A Certificate of Completion will be awarded.

 

The Art of Nonverbal Deliveryis useful for business professionals who want to improve their presentation and delivery skills.

 

Reading, Exercises, Implementation Plan, and Quiz.

 

2-3 hours

 

Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, Firefox, Safari, or Opera. Sound card and speakers/headphones for audio.

 

Participants can access this course on computers running Windows, Macintosh, or Unix Variants.

 

Course participants will have access to the course for a period of six weeks from the date of enrollment in the course.

 

$39

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It’s been proven that your voice can evoke emotion and meaning from an audience or caller. Research tells us that callers are able to perceive upset, anger, frustration, and apathy from a telephone representative. We also know that if we apply some simple strategies and guidelines, we can improve the quality and subsequent construed meaning of our voice. Voice Power focuses on essential business strategies for improving your vocal abilities and relationships with your customers or clients.

 

After completing Voice Power, participants will be able to:

• Incorporate techniques to improve the tone, rate, and pitch of their voice;
• Apply inflection to project a positive and professional vocal quality;
• Use appropriate articulation and enunciation;
• Avoid common pronunciation errors;
• Incorporate effective and appropriate telephone behaviors; and
• Develop motivation for projecting a positive impression.

 

Voice Powerutilizes an interactive structure with six sections (Multimedia Presentation, Readings, Questions & Answers, Resources, Implementation, and Respond). Engaging audio and visual components as well as printable materials are incorporated into the course.  A Certificate of Completion will be awarded.

 

Voice Poweris designed for business professionals who want to improve the quality of their voice.

 

Reading, Exercises, Implementation Plan, and Quiz.

 

2-3 hours

 

Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, Firefox, Safari, or Opera. Sound card and speakers/headphones for audio.

 

Participants can access this course on computers running Windows, Macintosh, or Unix Variants.

 

Course participants will have access to the course for a period of six weeks from the date of enrollment in the course.

 

$39