Verbal Communications and Presentation Skills
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Verbal Communications and Presentation Skills
Instructors: Tj Walker
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What you'll learn
Express ideas clearly and persuasively
Engage audiences effectively
Deliver impactful presentations
Develop effective speaking skills
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There are 2 modules in this course
This course equips you with practical verbal communication skills to express ideas clearly, engage audiences, and build confidence in any setting. In just 90 minutes, you’ll learn essential techniques for speaking persuasively, delivering impactful presentations, and adapting your message for colleagues, clients, and leaders.
Designed for both beginners and experienced professionals, the course is ideal for anyone seeking to improve workplace communication—whether in one-on-one conversations, team meetings, or public speaking situations. You’ll practice using video to refine delivery, strengthen clarity, and leave a positive impression. By the end, you’ll be able to communicate with confidence, tailor messages to different audiences, and apply proven speaking strategies to succeed in diverse professional and personal interactions. These skills will help you navigate workplace challenges and connect effectively in today’s fast-paced business environment.
In this module, you’ll refine and test your verbal communication and presentation skills to enhance clarity, engagement, and impact. You’ll learn to distinguish between direct and indirect communication, use storytelling to make your ideas memorable, and design PowerPoint presentations that captivate rather than bore. You’ll also create a personalized, ethical “cheat sheet” to support your delivery, ensuring you present with confidence, structure, and authenticity.
What's included
10 videos1 reading3 assignments
10 videos•Total 38 minutes
- Introduction to the Course and the Instructor •1 minute
- Quick Wins! The Secret to Using Speaker Notes Effectively •1 minute
- You Are In Great Company - Find Out Who •2 minutes
- Never Waste Time Starting a Presentation Again •2 minutes
- You Will Be Motivating, Not Data Dumping •4 minutes
- Good News: The Problems We Think We Have Aren’t Real•6 minutes
- Direct versus indirect communication •3 minutes
- Your Stories Will Make Your Ideas Unforgettable •7 minutes
- Your PowerPoint Will Create Engagement, Not Slumber •7 minutes
- Building an Ethical Cheat Sheet Just for You •5 minutes
1 reading•Total 5 minutes
- Welcome to the Course•5 minutes
3 assignments•Total 70 minutes
- Beginning Your Communication Skills Mastery•20 minutes
- Refining and Testing Your Verbal Skills•20 minutes
- Beginning your communication skills journey•30 minutes
In this module, you’ll put your verbal communication and presentation skills to the ultimate test, receiving professional feedback to refine your delivery. You’ll strengthen your understanding of key communication fundamentals, overcome common fears, and debunk myths that hold speakers back. By applying practical strategies and self-assessment, you’ll boost your confidence, authenticity, and influence in any speaking situation.
What's included
9 videos2 readings5 assignments1 peer review
9 videos•Total 42 minutes
- This Is the Do-or-Die Moment for Your Speaking Improvement•6 minutes
- There Is a Perfect Test for Your Speech Or Presentation •5 minutes
- It's Easy to pass a Test when the Answer Is right in front of you •5 minutes
- You Are Normal to Fear Communicating In Some Circumstances •4 minutes
- The Power of the Positive •5 minutes
- Debunking the Myth of Charisma •3 minutes
- Never Fall for These Communication Gimmicks Again! •6 minutes
- Tips on How to Overcome Nervousness and Being Scared •8 minutes
- You have Now Mastered Basic and Beyond Communication Skills •2 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
- Public Speaking Success by TJ Walker•10 minutes
- Secret to Foolproof Presentations by TJ Walker•10 minutes
5 assignments•Total 130 minutes
- Passing the Ultimate Test •20 minutes
- More Fundamentals of Verbal Communication and Presentation •20 minutes
- Overcoming Nervousness and Beyond Communication Skills •20 minutes
- Final Assessment•40 minutes
- Overcoming nervousness and beyond communication skills •30 minutes
1 peer review•Total 10 minutes
- Hands-On-Learning: Delivering Constructive Feedback by Starting with Positives •10 minutes
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Reviewed on Sep 16, 2024
Course was excellent with a lot of good insight. Questions were strange and often not relevant.
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2023
GENIUS EXCELLENT TEACHER AND CLASS! you will gain confidence!
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2023
T J Walker is a master. Course developed by him is to the point and uncovers the common misunderstanding we have about preparation for a good presentation.
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