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Effective Presentation Skills for Technical Professionals

Formats ⟩  Live Virtual: 4 hrs./day, 2 Days  |  In-Person: 6 hrs./day, 2 Days

This course equips technical professionals with the tools to deliver clear, confident, and compelling presentations. We will teach you how to tailor your message to diverse audiences, structure different types of technical talks, and apply visual design principles that enhance understanding. Through proven frameworks, you will gain strategies for managing nerves, handling tough questions, and presenting with impact. The course also emphasizes feedback and reflection to help you grow into a confident, go-to presenter in any technical setting.

Learning Objectives »

  • Compare technical communication and presentations.
  • Identify and avoid common presentation pitfalls.
  • Analyze audience needs.
  • Tailor messages for different stakeholder groups.
  • Apply frameworks to design and deliver presentations.
  • Create clear and persuasive visuals that effectively support technical content.
  • Demonstrate confident delivery.
  • Handle interruptions and challenging questions with composure and professionalism.
  • Incorporate feedback to improve presentation effectiveness.

Course Agenda

The Power of Effective Presentations

  1. Technical Communication vs. Presentation
  2. Technical Topics
  3. Why Strong Presenting Skills Matter
  4. Common Mistakes
  5. The Dual Goal: Precision + Persuasion

Knowing Your Audience

  1. Who Are You Communicating With?
  2. Audience Needs vs. Expectations
  3. Audience Alignment Matrix
  4. Adjusting Your Messaging

Types of Technical Presentations

  1. Internal Syncs
  2. Stakeholder Briefings
  3. Visionary and Keynote Talks
  4. Persuasive Presentations

Design Thinking

  1. Visual Design Principles
  2. Assertion-Evidence Approach
  3. The 6 P’s Framework
  4. Call-to-Action Design Methods

Storytelling & Retention Strategies

  1. Presentation Anxiety
  2. Non-Verbal and Vocal Confidence
  3. PREP Model for Technical Presentations
  4. Navigating Audience Interruptions
  5. Dealing with Difficult Questions
  6. Headline + Evidence Model
  7. Navigating Personal Beliefs

Feedback and Growth Loop

  1. Reflecting After You Present
  2. ACAF Feedback Loop
  3. Becoming a Go-To Technical Presenter
  4. Technical Presenting Resources
A Brazilian female professional presenting a technical chart on a monitor using a laptop in a modern office setting.

Effective Presentation Skills for Technical Professionals

Formats ⟩  Live Virtual: 4 hrs./day, 2 Days  |  In-Person: 6 hrs./day, 2 Days

This course equips technical professionals with the tools to deliver clear, confident, and compelling presentations. We will teach you how to tailor your message to diverse audiences, structure different types of technical talks, and apply visual design principles that enhance understanding. Through proven frameworks, you will gain strategies for managing nerves, handling tough questions, and presenting with impact. The course also emphasizes feedback and reflection to help you grow into a confident, go-to presenter in any technical setting.

Learning Objectives »

  • Compare technical communication and presentations.
  • Identify and avoid common presentation pitfalls.
  • Analyze audience needs.
  • Tailor messages for different stakeholder groups.
  • Apply frameworks to design and deliver presentations.
  • Create clear and persuasive visuals that effectively support technical content.
  • Demonstrate confident delivery.
  • Handle interruptions and challenging questions with composure and professionalism.
  • Incorporate feedback to improve presentation effectiveness.

Course Agenda

The Power of Effective Presentations

  1. Technical Communication vs. Presentation
  2. Technical Topics
  3. Why Strong Presenting Skills Matter
  4. Common Mistakes
  5. The Dual Goal: Precision + Persuasion

Knowing Your Audience

  1. Who Are You Communicating With?
  2. Audience Needs vs. Expectations
  3. Audience Alignment Matrix
  4. Adjusting Your Messaging

Types of Technical Presentations

  1. Internal Syncs
  2. Stakeholder Briefings
  3. Visionary and Keynote Talks
  4. Persuasive Presentations

Design Thinking

  1. Visual Design Principles
  2. Assertion-Evidence Approach
  3. The 6 P’s Framework
  4. Call-to-Action Design Methods

Storytelling & Retention Strategies

  1. Presentation Anxiety
  2. Non-Verbal and Vocal Confidence
  3. PREP Model for Technical Presentations
  4. Navigating Audience Interruptions
  5. Dealing with Difficult Questions
  6. Headline + Evidence Model
  7. Navigating Personal Beliefs

Feedback and Growth Loop

  1. Reflecting After You Present
  2. ACAF Feedback Loop
  3. Becoming a Go-To Technical Presenter
  4. Technical Presenting Resources
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