Framing your project in a masterful presentation (Mitacs)

Facilitated workshop. Online ~ 2 – 2.5 hrs 

Master the art of delivering a successful pitch in just five minutes for your project, vision, or ideas with this course. Focusing on pitch fundamentals, development, delivery, and feedback, you’ll have ample opportunities to impress even the toughest audiences. In the facilitated session, craft a pitch presentation for your group (10 minutes, plus 5 minutes for Q&A), receiving valuable feedback from your peers. 

Learning objectives:

1. Differentiate between public and private sector writing
2. How to write a business report
3. Identify and create appropriate content tailored to the audience and purpose
4. Structure your presentation
5. Convey appropriate verbal and non-verbal communications
6. Develop a pitch deck
7. Demonstrate refined writing skills

Audience: 

Learners that have completed the asynchronous course “Refine your writing and presentation skills”.

Refine your writing and presentation skills – Self-paced e-learning. Asynchronous course ~ 1.5 hrs

As a technical expert, avoid overshooting your audience with complex language. This course refines your communication approach to effectively reach a broader audience. Building on the skills gained in the “Enhance your Communication Skills” course, which focused on strategic communication components, this course specifically delves into writing business reports, making presentations, and developing a pitch deck.

Learning outcomes: 

• Differentiate between public sector (academic) and private and not-for-profit sector written materials 
• Write a business report 
• Identify and create appropriate content tailored to the audience and purpose of a presentation 
• Structure your presentation 
• Convey appropriate verbal and non-verbal communications techniques 
• Develop a pitch deck for your Elevate project 
• Demonstrate refined writing skills appropriate for the purpose of the document and the audience for whom it is intended 

Upon completion of this course, you are invited to self-enroll and participate in a facilitated session.