Professional Development Center

Presentations and Public Speaking

Course Description:

Speaking to an audience – whether in front of a large public crowd of strangers, an internal team at work, or to a classroom can be a stressful experience.

It's one thing to know your material, but do you know how to connect with your audience? Do you know how to perk their interest? How to win them over?

Unfortunately these engagements are often a missed opportunity to make an impression, to persuade your audience, or simply to connect.

Even if you're not interested to give a TED level talk, take this course so you can avoid common pitfalls that many untrained speakers fall into.

Come learn winning techniques to set yourself apart. Connect better with your audience, and leave a lasting positive impression.

Real-World Application:

  • Presenting a critical idea to a group of stakeholders such as your boss, investors, or your coworkers
  • Giving a group presentation introducing your organization to a group of visitors to your company
  • Teaching a class
  • Giving a public lecture
  • Connecting with clients via zoom or in person

Course Objectives:

  • Present a model for how to craft a compelling speech
  • Instill practices that improve the attendee's ability to communicate complex ideas and persuade an audience
  • Rehearse tactics that improve public speaking for various settings

Schedule:

Fall 2023

Date: September 1 & 8, 2023
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: In-person

Cleveland State University, Monte Ahuja College of Business, 1860 E. 18th. St. BU 220, Cleveland, OH 44115

Spring 2024

Date: January 19 & 26, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: In-person

Cleveland State University, Monte Ahuja College of Business, 1860 E. 18th. St. BU 220, Cleveland, OH 44115

cost: $650
ceus: 1.2
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cost: $650
ceus: 1.2
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