We work in a multitasking, attention deficit world, and everyone is constantly distracted by email and emergencies. Who has time for a 50 slide presentation? These days people don't read, they scan. They don't listen, they multi-task. In today's environment, listeners only give 8 seconds of undivided attention before tuning out.

That means capturing and keeping attention isn't just a marketing skill - it's a daily communication requirement. In this class you'll learn how to capture and keep a split second attention span. You'll also discover a 4 step framework to communicate any concept clearly, pitch an idea in as few as 10 slides, and give compelling presentations that keep people engaged from start to finish.

Learning Objectives
  • Recognize what’s changed in today’s business environment that requires a different way of presenting
  • Identify key concepts to maximize audience engagement and retention
  • Discover the 4 step framework to present any concept in as few as 10 slides
Last updated/reviewed: March 23, 2024
4 Reviews (18 ratings)

Reviews

5
Member's Profile
Great course! It helped me to better structure an important presentation I had to prepare. Totally recommended!

5
Anonymous Author
I really enjoyed this course, It had really specific, great tips on how to create better presentations.

5
Anonymous Author
Good use of examples to illustrate concepts. Allotted time was appropriate for the amount of content.

5
Anonymous Author
Interesting course, worth enrolling even though CPE credit not available!

Prerequisites
Course Complexity: Foundational

No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.

Education Provider Information
Company: Illumeo, Inc., 75 East Santa Clara St., Suite 1215, San Jose, CA 95113
Contact: For more information regarding this course, including complaint and cancellation policies, please contact our offices at (408) 400- 3993 or send an e-mail to .
Instructor for this course
Course Syllabus
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
  Introduction to Presentation Essentials8:14
  4 Guidelines to Attract Your Audience's Attention4:33
  Say What's Meaningful to Them Not You6:11
  Guideline 4: Don't Stream Information12:28
CONTINUOUS PLAY
  Presentation Essentials31:27
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
  Slides: Presentation EssentialsPDF
  Presentation Essentials Glossary/IndexPDF
REVIEW AND TEST
  REVIEW QUESTIONSquiz
 FINAL EXAMexam