Course info

Whether it's in a board room or a classroom, the ability to speak in front of others, communicate ideas effectively, and make learning "stick" is an essential skill for success. If you've ever wanted to learn how to speak with more confidence, improve your facilitation skills, tell better stories, and create dynamic presentations you will want to take advantage of this opportunity. **Attendance at both full-day sessions and the practice presentation session is required to earn the certificate.

Day 1: March 26, 2019

8:30 am – Introductions 9:00am – Purpose, Assessment, and Planning – Emily Wilson, Office of Human Resources 10:30 am – Facilitating Experiential Learning and Discussion – Corinne Smith, College Access Partnerships 12:00 pm - Lunch 1:00 pm – Public Speaking Basics (Inclusion) – Spenser Darden, Associate Director of Multicultural Student Development 2:30 pm - Power Point Design – Dr. Stacey Garrett (Department of Leadership and Educational Studies) 4:00 pm – Wrap Up

Day 2: March 27, 2019

8:30 am – Introduction – Blair Berry, Office of Human Resources 9:30 am – Designing Instruction, PALS, Public Speaking Tips and Tricks – Emily Wilson, Office of Human Resources 11:00 am – Principles of Adult Learning – Dr. Patti Levine-Brown, National Center For Developmental Education 12:30 pm – Working Lunch 2:00 pm – Evaluating Training Effectiveness – Emily Wilson, Office of Human Resources 3:30 pm – Small Group speeches 4:15 pm – Debrief and Wrap Up

Day 3: April 3, 2019

8:00 am – 12:00 pm - Practice presentations