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2022-2023 Catalog

• VOL. LXVII: Accreditation
• The President's Message
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• Campus Life
• Academic Policies
• Graduate Studies
• Division of Pre-Professional Studies
• Overview of Program
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Nursing, Bachelor of Science

• Certificate of Practical Nursing
• Nursing, Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
• Nursing, Master of Science - Nurse Educator
• Division of Nursing Student Organizations
• Course Descriptions
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Blanket Credit

Associate degree nurse.

A maximum of 51 semester hours blanket credit may be awarded for the RN-BSN completion students with proof of current unencumbered Registered Nurse licensure received from an approved state board of nursing within a state where Presentation College is authorized to deliver the program. These credits will be transcribed, upon successful completion of all other program progression requirements, as the following:

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

A maximum of 10 semester hours blanket credit may be awarded for the LPN-BSN completion students with proof of current unencumbered Practical Nurse licensure received from an approved state board of nursing within a state where Presentation College is authorized to deliver the program. These credits will be transcribed, upon successful completion of all other program progression requirements, as the following:

Sequential Progression

Students enrolled in the nursing program are subject to three different minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) standards. Nursing classes have a prefix of NB and NL. Students who are enrolled in courses that are prerequisites for nursing classes or general education courses required for the degree must earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00. Students are, however, advised that maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.00 is not sufficient to meet the standard for enrollment in nursing classes.

Students must achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.70 in order to initially enroll in nursing classes (see below).

After the first semester of enrollment in nursing classes, students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50. Once a student progresses to the nursing major and falls below the minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA, the student must appeal in writing to the Division of Nursing for consideration (see progression policy below). A one-time grace period for the semester following the GPA of less than 2.50 is granted in order to give the student the opportunity to raise the GPA to the 2.50 standard before dismissal from the program.

Enrollment in entry level nursing courses (NB 215/NL 215) will be permitted only if students have:

• Completed all prerequisite courses
• Earned a grade of "C" (2.00) or above in all required nursing major and health professions track requirement courses and in the following courses: CT 233, EN 133, and RS 293.
• Maintained a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.70 or higher.

Students may continue to progress according to the curriculum plan if they:

• Complete all prerequisite courses prior to enrollment in any nursing course
• Earn a grade of  "C"  (2.00) or above in all required nursing major and health professions track requirement courses
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher
• Maintain an unencumbered and active license and be in compliance with all states where PC is authorized to offer the program and other appropriate state Nurse Practice Acts (LPN and RN students)
• The RN student who is practicing as a community health nurse may be eligible to challenge NB 462/NL 462 per a portfolio. Courses successfully challenged through the portfolio process will be recorded on the transcript for a fee, not including the cost of the portfolio fee.
• Demonstrate satisfactory performance of designated nursing skills with each clinical course and earn a satisfactory grade in both the theory and clinical/lab components of the nursing courses.
• Pass the math calculation competency test at 100% each semester in selected clinical courses (RNs are exempt) (see Handbook for policy).
• Remain in compliance with the standards of the nursing profession as defined by the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of practice and the Nurse Practice Act for nurses in states in which Presentation College is authorized to offer the program.
• Maintain all rules and regulations of Presentation College as outlined in the  College Catalog .
• Maintain current background screen(s), nursing documentation, immunizations, and other requirements in the Viewpoint Document Tracker which are valid for the entirety of the next academic semester by the deadlines of April 1st for the summer semester, August 1st for the fall semester, and December 1st for the spring semester. The cost of these items is the student's responsibility. See the Nursing Student Handbook for specific requirements.

LPN-BSN students (diploma, associate degree, or certificate) will have the opportunity to complete selected NLN mobility exams. The selected NLNs must be completed prior to enrolling in the first nursing course of NB 215/NL 215, or a signed waiver must be on file with the Division of Nursing forfeiting the right to take NLNs and agreeing to complete required coursework and clinical. Students must meet the benchmark on all of the mobility NLN exams that are attempted. If students do not meet the benchmark the first time, they will do informal remediation to master the content before retaking the exam. All students are allowed ONLY two attempts on each NLN mobility exam. Students who do not pass the exam on the second attempt will be required to take the appropriate coursework and accompanying clinical.

The benchmarks for the diploma and associate LPN NLN mobility exams are outlined below:

• NACE II Care of the Adult Client is 74%
• NACE II Care of the Client with a Mental Disorder is 72%
• NACE II Care of the Childbearing Family is 72%
• NACE II Care of the Child is 72%
• Multilevel achievement exam Anatomy and Physiology is 70%
• Multilevel achievement exam Microbiology is 70%

Please note that both the NACE II Care of the Childbearing Family and NACE II Care of the Child must successfully be passed in order to receive credit for Maternal-Child Nursing. Courses challenged with exams will be recorded on the transcript for a fee, not including the challenge test fee. Contact the Career and Learning Center for scores for the CLEP exam equivalent to EN 113 College Composition I (prerequisite to EN 133) and CH 103/CL 101 Introduction to Chemistry (prerequisite to CH 140).

For the diploma and associate LPN *successful challenge exams can include credit as follows:

• NLN mobility exam NLN NACE II Care of the Client with a Mental Disorder: NB 345/NL 345 (4 credits) and PS 133 (3 credits)
• NLN mobility exam NLN NACE II Care of the Childbearing Family and NLN NACE II Care of the Child: NB 331/NL 331 (5 credits) and PS 153 (3 credits)
• NLN mobility exam NLN NACE II Care of the Adult Client: NB 364/NL 364 (5 credits), BI 263 (3 credits) BL 263 (1 credit), BI 293 (3 credits), and BL 291 (1 credit)
• Anatomy and Physiology: BI 293 (3 credits) and BL 291 (1 credit)
• Microbiology: BI 263 (3 credits) and BL 263 (1 credit)
• EN 113: College Composition I - CLEP (prerequisite to EN 133) (3 credits)

Students who do not progress according to the curriculum plan as identified, fail, or withdraw from nursing courses must petition in writing to the Division of Nursing Admission and Progression Committee to gain permission to progress out of the expected sequence (email [email protected]).

A nursing course may be repeated one time only regardless of whether students earn less than a  "C"  or withdraw failing ( "WF" ).

Students who earn less than a  "C"  or withdraw failing ( "WF" ) in two nursing courses in two separate semesters will not be allowed to progress.

Students are accountable to follow all policies in the current Nursing Student Handbook.

In keeping with accreditation guidelines, nursing students shall complete their coursework within six calendars years, which is equivalent to 150% of the expected time allotted for program completion. In the event that students are unable to complete program requirements within the six-year timeframe, they will have a one-time opportunity to create a coursework completion plan which shall set forth a program of study for the remaining coursework to be completed within a two-year time period. The completion plan must be approved by the Nursing Division. Failure to successfully complete the remaining coursework as outlined in the completion plan within the two-year timeframe will result in termination from the program.

Failure to achieve any of these standards shall constitute reason for students to be dismissed from the program. The faculty and administration of the Division of Nursing reserve the right to dismiss any student enrolled in the major for unethical, dishonest, unprofessional, or illegal conduct that is inconsistent with the  ANA Code for Nurses.

Readmission - Progression

Students requesting readmission-progression must apply in writing to the Division of Nursing (email [email protected]). Student situations are reviewed on an individual basis. Placement is dependent upon class size and course enrollment constraints. Readmission-progression cannot be guaranteed to any student. A formal letter of provisional acceptance and or the outcome of the appeal stating the terms of the appeal will be sent to the student via email and placed in the official academic file.

Specific guidelines for readmission-progression include the following:

• A nursing course earned less than a  "C"  (2.00) or withdrawn failing ( "WF" ) may be repeated only one time.
• Non-nursing science courses may be repeated only one time.
• A repeated course must be repeated within the next academic year at its earliest offering.
• Students who have earned less than a 2.00 ("C") in two science courses (either lab or lecture) at Presentation College or another institution (same course repeated or two different courses) within the last three academic years (fall-spring) will not be readmitted.
• If students are allowed to repeat a nursing course, they must repeat the course as availability allows.
• Students may appeal decisions in writing based on course repetition policies to the Division of Nursing (email [email protected]). The appeal should include a recommendation from the academic advisor or course instructor. Decisions on appeal requests are the responsibility of the Division of Nursing and may be approved or denied on a case-by-case basis.
• Meet College readmission-progression criteria.
• Demonstrate a satisfactory level of knowledge from prerequisite nursing courses.
• Successfully validate prior medication calculation competency and clinical skills*.
• Readmitted students will be expected to meet graduation requirements in effect at the time of readmission-progression and to follow the baccalaureate degree nursing policies in effect for that academic year.
• Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.70 or higher to be considered for readmission-progression.
• A tuition deposit is required to hold a place in the class (waived for online completion students).
• Students must meet #1 – 6 under "Progression to All Nursing Programs (General Requirements and Information) ".

*The range of fees for validation of mathematics and nursing skills is $50 - $150 dependent upon which semester of the program students re-enter. See the Nursing Student Handbook for detailed discussion of program policies.

Graduation Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree is granted by Presentation College to those candidates who have completed the 121-credit requirement as described in the nursing curriculum course plan and who have met all degree requirements of Presentation College.
• A cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher is required to graduate from the program.
• In compliance with the Boards of Nursing, 50% of the student’s clinical experiences must be completed face-to-face in the clinical environment.
• The fulfillment of clinical requirements will be verified in NB 472: Nursing Seminar. Students not meeting this requirement will be given an opportunity to complete the required face-to-face clinical hours prior to the completion of NB 472: Nursing Seminar.

State Board of Nursing Regulations for Licensure

The Board of Nursing may deny, revoke, or suspend any license or application for licensure or may take corrective action if the licensee or applicant has:

• Been convicted or pled guilty to a felony. If the applicant has a felony conviction, or if the applicant has ever pled guilty to a felony, the Board of Nursing should be contacted before seeking progression to the nursing program;
• Become addicted to the habitual use of intoxicating liquors or controlled drugs.

Prior to the Division of Nursing approval for the candidate’s licensure (NCLEX-RN) application, all College graduation requirements must be met and students’ accounts must be cleared.  Official transcripts or certificates of completion of education program forms will not be released to State Boards of Nursing until students have successfully completed Division of Nursing requirements for NCLEX-RN preparation. No exceptions to the Division of Nursing NCLEX-RN preparation requirements will be made.

Nursing BS - Degree Requirements

121 credits

Major Requirements (77 cr)

General Education Requirements (44 cr):

Foundational series—19 credits.

• EN 113/EN 114 College Composition I (3 cr)
• EN 133: College Composition II (3 cr)
• CT 233: Communication Skills I: Interpersonal Communication (3 cr)
• GE 150: Critical Inquiry and Informational Literacy (3 cr) 
• MA 243: Statistics (3 cr)
• BI 213+BL 211: Human Anatomy and Physiology I—Lecture + Lab (4 cr)

Intellect and Inquiry Series—15 credits

• Art, Language, and Literature (6 cr)
• Inquiry and Intellectual Judgment (3-6 cr)
• Social Responsibility and Civic Engagement (3-6 cr)

Lantern Series—10 credits

• RS 123: The Christian Tradition (3 cr)
• RS 293: Christian Ethics (3 cr)
• GE 426: Presentation Leadership and Legacy (2 cr)
• GE 148: Personal Health and Wellbeing (1 cr)
• GE 111: The College Experience (1 cr)

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Presentation skills training courses and workshops, instructor-led programs . delivered onsite, presentation skills training.

Well-trained speakers know how to communicate with purpose, passion, and poise. These people appear confident and capable in almost any situation.

No matter how skilled, most of us can benefit from presentation skills training . Basic  public speaking courses  can help novice presenters feel more comfortable in front of others, and advanced workshops can give experienced speakers an extra edge.

Our Onsite Presentation Skills Courses

Our onsite presentation skills courses cover such topics as analyzing audiences, organizing information, using body language effectively, incorporating analogies or stories, and designing compelling slides and visual aids.

We work with:

• executives  who want to strengthen their platform skills,
• technical professionals  who present complex information to technical and non-technical audiences,
• people who must present information virtually , and
• other groups who need to  sell their ideas  or  report information  to an audience.

Other Training Formats

For people working remotely and others seeking instructor-led presentation skills training in a virtual format, take a look at our remote presentation skills training courses . For people seeking self-paced solutions, you can find those in our online presentation skills training directory .

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Our  professional facilitators, speakers, and trainers  know how to create content and deliver it in an engaging way. Throughout their careers, they’ve discovered shortcuts, tips, and tricks to make the design and delivery process easier.

Our Interactive Approach to Training

Our workshops are just that: workshops. No matter which course you choose, you can expect a hands-on program where participants learn by doing throughout the session. This interactive approach ensures learners acquire theoretical knowledge and practical experience applying these techniques in real-world scenarios.

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To explore our existing course library, read the program descriptions shown on this page. For additional details about each class, click on the course links to see the full workshop overviews. These overviews provide a deeper insight into the course content, enabling potential participants to select the training that best fits their needs. If you have a need that our existing material does not address, we would be happy to talk with you about program tailoring or customized content. Please contact us to discuss your situation. We are excited to learn more about your group and its goals and objectives so we can align solutions with your requirements.

Note: Some programs list more than one available course length. Several factors will determine the best option for your team: the number of people in attendance, your specific goals and objectives, the amount of coaching time allotted to each participant, and your budget.

You Don’t Have to Imagine Them Naked: How to Create and Deliver High-Impact Presentations

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Introductory Presentation Skills

The abcs of public speaking: presentation skills 101.

Format: Half-Day Training Course , Full-Day Training Course

Technical Presentation Skills

From statistics to persuasion: how to prepare and deliver effective technical presentations.

Executive Presentation Skills

Podium panache: advanced presentation skills for executives.

Format: Full-Day Training Course

Presenting to Executives

To the point: skills for presenting to executives.

Public Speaking Skills

Swallowing butterflies and living to tell about it: techniques for better public speaking.

Credible Communication

The authenticity advantage: communicating with credibility.

Sales Presentation Skills

Perfect pitch: designing and delivering effective sales presentations.

Effective Product Demonstrations

But wait, there's more: tips, tricks, and techniques for conducting engaging product demonstrations.

Virtual Presentation Skills

Clicks and tricks: skills for virtual presenters.

Extemporaneous Speaking Skills

Smiling while dancing on hot coals: how to speak with ease under pressure.

Comfortable Speaking

Stage presents: using improvisational comedy to discover your speaking gifts.

Military Briefing

Power points: military briefings made easier.

Data-Driven Storytelling

Narrative numbers: designing data-driven stories.

PowerPoint Design

Screen gems: creating impactful slide presentations.

Media Relations

Meet the press: mastering media relations.

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When you team with us, you’ll get:

• A partner who will ask questions about your goals and objectives.
• An opportunity to have a tailoring call and to speak with the program facilitator prior to a workshop.
• Interactive facilitation conducted by someone who has a deep understanding of adult learning and the topic at hand.
• A post-training web-based skills check-in meeting if desired.
• People behind the scenes who will work to make our relationship a success.

You won’t get:

• A workshop leader who sells products during class time.
• A talking head with a PowerPoint presentation and not much else.
• Lecture-based training that’s too academic, not practical, and doesn’t connect to life in the workplace.
• The sense that you are a number, a transaction, or a cog in a machine.

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If giving presentations or chiming in during brainstorm sessions makes you nervous, you might not mind your current remote work setup. But a pandemic may actually be the best time to brush up on your public speaking skills.

For one, many online classes remove the scariest factor — a live audience. When you can pre-record your assignments or simply watch an expert share their tips, the barrier to entry gets lower. And even in courses held over Zoom, presenting via camera takes away the very real panic of standing at a podium. 

Beyond that, the ability to captivate a crowd is invaluable even when you're working remotely. Whether you're trying to make your virtual team all-hands more engaging or need to nail those final rounds of job interviews, having more confidence as a presenter can make all the difference in your career.

The courses below range from public speaking and communication tips to storytelling and rhetoric, since your presentation is only as good as your actual speech. Some classes are also free to audit, meaning you have access to them but won't receive a grade or certification. If you want to take a paid course or earn a certificate of completion, prices can range from $15-$49 a month, depending on the learning platform.

11 affordable online courses that will make you a better public speaker:

Rhetoric: the art of persuasive writing and public speaking.

Length: 8 weeks (2-3 hours per week)

Cost: Free; $169 for a certificate 

This Harvard course gets to the root of what makes an argument compelling by looking at some of the most well-known political speeches in American history. Students annotate examples of rhetorical devices and hear professors unpack what makes each speech memorable, all while crafting a persuasive essay of their own. There's also a section devoted to public speaking advice, helping learners apply their new knowledge to create an unforgettable presentation. 

Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age

Length: 8 hours  Cost: Free; $49 for a certificate

This University of Toronto course feels especially useful right now, given that it focuses specifically on remote public speaking skills. More than ever, it's important to be as engaging as possible over video, and this course covers everything from making virtual meetings less boring to giving attention-grabbing presentations over Zoom. This is particularly helpful if you're already a manager or work in a professional environment where you find yourself leading virtual meetings fairly often.

Storytelling for Social Change

Length: 5 weeks (1-3 hours per week)

Cost: Free; $49 for a certificate

Telling impactful stories isn't just useful to you as an individual — when done right, it can spur meaningful change through collective action. Through this innovative University of Michigan class, students learn how to spark interest through sharing compelling personal experiences of protagonists the audience can identify with. The lessons from this course can be applied to a variety of careers, from customer service to non-profit management.

Introduction to Public Speaking

Length: 4 weeks (12 hours) Cost: Free with 7-day Coursera trial; $49 per month after trial ends

Offered by the University of Washington, this is the first of four courses in Coursera's Dynamic Public Speaking Specialization . As an intro class, it covers rehearsal techniques and speechwriting tips to reduce presentation jitters. Learners practice by recording themselves and receiving feedback so they can gradually become more self-assured orators. More advanced courses in this specialization focus on specific types of public speaking, such as informative presentations and motivational speeches.

How to Break the Habit of Self-Doubt and Build Real Confidence

Length: 5 hours and 8 minutes

Mel Robbins is a CNN host, one of the most popular TEDx speakers of all time, and the most-booked female speaker in the world, so she definitely knows a thing or two about carrying yourself with confidence. In about five hours of videos, she tackles one of the biggest obstacles to public speaking: Imposter syndrome. With tactics to help you de-escalate anxiety and hop over similar mental blocks, her class doesn't just help you talk to a crowd — it shows you how to move through the world with a greater conviction of your own self-worth. 

Communicating with Confidence

Length: 1 hour and 16 minutes Cost: Free with 1-month LinkedIn Learning trial; $19.99 or $29.99 per month after depending on your subscription plan

The most popular public speaking course on LinkedIn Learning, "Communicating with Confidence" emphasizes the importance of your physical presence as a speaker. The class walks you through breathing techniques and other tips for slowing down your speech, managing your facial expressions, and maintaining self-assured body language to help you feel less jittery when it's your turn to present. Once you're done with the course, you'll be able to add a certificate of completion to your LinkedIn profile for employers to see if you want to.

Robin Roberts Teaches Effective and Authentic Communication

Length: 2 hours and 22 minutes

Cost: $180 for annual MasterClass membership

Robin Roberts, Emmy-winning co-anchor of "Good Morning America," shares her tips on how to connect with an audience in a more meaningful way. She touches upon vulnerability and how to "make your mess your message" before diving into public speaking strategies that can help you stand out in a job interview, ask for what you're worth at work, and even feel comfier on TV (should the occasion arise). 

"TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking" by Chris Anderson

Length: 288 pages Cost: $12.66 paperback; $9.99 on Kindle

Written by Chris Anderson, the head of TED, this audiobook shares insights from all the top TED speakers, from educationalist Sir Ken Robinson to Monica Lewinsky. It's less about subscribing to one set of guidelines and more about exploring tips from the public speakers who do it best. As a bonus, the book is also sprinkled with TED tidbits and history, if you happen to be a hardcore TEDx fan in general.

The Complete Public Speaking Course

Length: 4.5 hours of video Cost: $89.99

Available in both English and Chinese, this course provides a well-rounded education in public speaking. It addresses common issues like "data dumping" that can make stories hard to follow, and teaches you the key attributes of a successful speech. You'll also receive a certificate of completion at the end.

Presentation Essentials: How to Share Ideas That Inspire Action

Length: 33 minutes Cost: Free with 14-day Skillshare trial; $8.39-$28 per month depending on the subscription plan

TED Talk thought leader, motivational speaker, and author Simon Sinek shares his best public speaking secrets in this quick, one-off class. In about 30 minutes, he shows you how to pinpoint what you're most passionate about, use your nerves to your advantage by converting them into an energetic stage presence, and cut down any bulkiness in your speech to get to the heart of what you really want to say. It's perfect if you have a big presentation or interview in the next few days (with little time to prep), or just want to dip your toe into public speaking without making a huge commitment. 

"Public Speaking for Success" by Dale Carnegie

Length: 464 pages Cost: $11.99 for paperback; $12.99 on Kindle

Dale Carnegie, the famed author of "How to Win Friends and Influence People,"   is considered one of the most iconic public speaking teachers to this day. This particular guide was originally written in 1926 and has inspired many generations of public speakers with advice that still feels relevant today. The book covers all the essentials of addressing a crowd, from diction exercises and voice techniques to building an authentic sense of self-esteem as a speaker.

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Communication strategies: presenting with impact, a public speaking course.

Public speaking—whether delivering a presentation, making a pitch, or leading a group discussion—can cause even the most confident leader to break a sweat. Yet communicating your message with poise, confidence, and conviction is an essential leadership skill. Mastering your public speaking and presentation skills will enable you to inspire your audience as well as build trust and credibility.

Through oral presentations and small group activities, you will put proven public speaking techniques and tools into practice, test out new approaches, and learn to communicate clearly and confidently. Discover the powerful impact of storytelling and practical persuasion skills to authentically illustrate your message. Learn how to effectively organize materials to blend analytical and emotional content into a compelling story, and incorporate dynamic introductions and memorable endings into your presentations.

Who Should Register for this Public Speaking Course

This communication program is appropriate for business professionals at all levels of experience who would like to enhance their communication skills to succeed in delivering impactful presentations. It is ideal for anyone in a role that requires ceremonial speaking, persuasive speaking, or any other type of public speaking, regardless of industry or years of experience.

All participants will earn a Certificate of Participation from the Harvard Division of Continuing Education

Participants must be fluent in English to participate fully in fast-moving discussions and exercises.

Benefits of Communication Strategies: Presenting With Impact

This communication strategies program is designed to offer new techniques to improve your public speaking skills. Key takeaways from the program will help you improve your ability to persuade and influence your audience in large- and small-group settings.

During this public speaking training course, you will:

• Learn guiding principles of making effective presentations
• Build confidence in your presentation abilities
• Cultivate your personal leadership and communication style
• Learn strategies on handling hostile audiences

“Jill [Slye] shared invaluable tips that have helped me to reduce my anxiety and negative self-talk around my presentations while conveying a message that encourages others to affect change through empowering presentations.” — Lizbeth Sanches-Acre

The curriculum for this communication strategies program is designed to be interactive and hands-on. You will practice the skills and techniques you are learning in real-time through small group activities and oral presentations during the program.

The curriculum will cover topics such as:

• Effective delivery skills involving presence, vocal variety, body language, narratives and humor, and handling nerves
• Crafting clear and concise messages
• Understanding and connecting with your audience
• Techniques for effective handling of Q&A sessions
• Ways to gain buy-in and influence your audience
• Strategies for online communications, webinars, podcasts, Zoom platforms, etc.

This public speaking course is offered as a two-day on-campus program in our state-of-the-art classroom space in the heart of historic Harvard University. Program tuition is $2,990 plus the cost of travel.

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In this Best Courses Guide (BCG), we’ve selected the best Microsoft PowerPoint courses from over 200 Microsoft PowerPoint courses in our catalog, including offerings from popular course providers like Coursera, Skillshare, and Udemy. We’ll discuss the different features and benefits of each course, so you can choose the one that’s right for you.

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Best Overall: Work Smarter with PowerPoint (Microsoft)

Exclusively from Microsoft, this free-to-audit course is intended for learners who are seeking to build presentation skills with Microsoft PowerPoint. If you are familiar with PowerPoint’s basic features you can take your skills to the next level.

By taking this course, you’ll be prepared for Exam MO-300: Microsoft PowerPoint (PowerPoint and PowerPoint 2019) which tests your ability to create and manage presentations, insert and format shapes and slides, create slide content, apply transitions and animations, and manage multiple presentations.

Concepts are taught through videos, readings and practice exercises. At the very end, there is an optional “Honors” assignment where you’ll apply all that you’ve learned.

This course is the last one in the Microsoft 365 Fundamentals Specialization.

Skillshare’s Best Course for Beginners (Andrew Pach)

PowerPoint Design for PowerPoint Presentations is taught by Andrew Pach, Graphic Designer and PowerPoint expert. This course is divided into two main sections: the basic functions and the detailed process of designing your own presentation in practice. By working side-by-side with the instructor and completing projects, you’ll be able to produce a presentation like a pro.

The course has two sections:

• Teaching best presentation practices and useful PowerPoint tricks – Basic presentation knowledge.
• Slide-by-slide process of designing your own presentation – Each lesson will be devoted to tackling a slide one at a time.

The course is broken down into 131 bite-sized lessons and it is also available on Udemy: Powerpoint 2016 2019 365 – Master powerpoint presentation .

Udemy’s Best Course for Beginners (Kyle Pew)

Microsoft PowerPoint From Beginner to Advanced is taught by Kyle Pew, a bestselling instructor and a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). This course is very detailed and well-structured with an excellent instructor.

By the end of this course, you will have mastered the basic features of the software, leverage advanced text editing operations and automate formatting, and be prepared to deliver a PowerPoint presentation with graphical elements and animations.

“This course is a great refresher and learning new things. I have a much better understanding of how to use PowerPoint to its fullest. Kyle Pew is an excellent Instructor, after taking the Excel and Word course. I made sure to catch his course on PowerPoint.” – Patrick M., Udemy learner.

Best PowerPoint Animated Videos Course (Udemy)

How to Create Animated Videos with Powerpoint is taught by Paul Nekh, a Udemy instructor with 14 courses and over 123K students. This course will guide you in creating video animation for your business presentations, marketing campaigns, or social media sharing. This course also comes packed with video templates that you can use and customize right away.

“Detailed explanation with excellent training material and templates. The quality of templates shared exceeded my expectations.” – Manson L., Udemy learner.

Parts of this course are also available on Skillshare:

• Create Beautiful Video Animation with Powerpoint
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Best Presentation Design Course for Business (LinkedIn Learning)

PowerPoint: Silicon Valley Presentation Secrets is totally awesome! It’s not just a PowerPoint learning course, but a lot more. As the name suggests, this course will tell you some of the “secrets” Silicon Valley professionals use to make their company presentations look so dazzling and eye-catching. So if you’re someone who isn’t satisfied with run-of-the-mill presentations, this course is for you.

Taught by Jole Simmons, a Senior Art Director and a Podcast Host, the course provides the best practice of presentation design through a combination of short videos and practical exercises.

Best Microsoft 365 – PowerPoint Crash Course (LinkedIn Learning)

Just like many other Microsoft Office applications, PowerPoint can also be used on the web. You can still use it to create impressive presentations while not having to install the desktop version of PowerPoint. Learning PowerPoint for the web (Office 365/Microsoft 365) is a course for users who know the basics of the PowerPoint desktop app, but are new to the web browser version.

Taught by Heather Severino, a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). Concepts are taught through a combination of videos and practical exercises.

Also Great: Effective Business Presentations with PowerPoint (PwC)

Unlike the previous courses on this list, Effective Business Presentations with Powerpoint is all about presenting the story of the data using PowerPoint. This free-to-audit course is not your typical PowerPoint tutorial course, but rather, it’s about delivering your presentation through effective storytelling and communication. Remember, this is not a traditional PowerPoint course, and does not teach the technicalities of PowerPoint.

Concepts are taught through a combination of videos and readings.

For paying learners, there are a number of graded quizzes as well as peer-graded assignments throughout the course.

Class Central , a Tripadvisor for online education, has helped 60 million learners find their next course. We’ve been combing through online education for more than a decade to aggregate a catalog of over 150,000 online courses and 200,000 reviews written by our users. And we’re online learners ourselves: combined, the Class Central team has completed over 400 online courses, including online degrees.

I’ve (Archisha) been using Microsoft PowerPoint since my school days, not just for work but for fun as well!

I (Archisha) have taken over 50 online courses in various subjects. My experience as an online learner and teacher has given me some perspective on what to look for in an online course. I used my experience to evaluate each course in this list. Fabio also has experience as an online learner and as a tutor who revised the research and the latest version of this article.

Trying to find “the best” can be daunting, even for those of us who live and breathe online courses. Here’s how we approached this task.

First, we combed through Class Central’s Catalog and the internet to find a variety of free and paid open courses, some with certificates.

We extracted information from course syllabi and reviews, and compiled their ratings, leveraging the Class Central database with over 200 Microsoft PowerPoint courses and its thousands of course ratings and reviews written by our users as well as available course provider ratings. We watched some course videos to sample courses we hadn’t already taken.

Then, we defined the scope for these recommendations. A PowerPoint course can cover various topics, so we chose top courses from a range of sub-fields.

Ultimately, we used a combination of data and our own judgment to make these picks. We’re confident these recommendations will be a reliable way to learn PowerPoint’s main features.

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One example of a fantastic free online course on Coursera is called Creating Change Through Social Entrepreneurship , developed and taught by Teresa Chahine , a professor at the Yale School of Management.

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Q: What inspired you to create this course on social entrepreneurship ?

A: When I published my book last year, Social Entrepreneurship: Building Impact Step by Step , I wanted to make the content accessible to everyone without barriers. Yale provided me with the opportunity to create a free online course hosted on Coursera.com, guiding learners through the 10-stage framework for creating social change that I present in my book.

It was so fun to present this information in a video format. I felt like I got to speak directly to my learners, looking through the camera’s lens and imagining who might be watching on the other side. So far, I’ve heard from learners in the Philippines, France, Jordan, Brazil, U.S., Lebanon, Nigeria, South Africa and so many other countries! I feel that each person wants to make their contribution in this world, and this course can help.

Q: There are other social entrepreneurship courses from reputable institutions on Coursera; what makes your course different? Can you share any unique features or experiences that students can expect?

A: This course is very practical. I guide students through the 10-stage framework for creating social change, using practical, hands-on approaches to immerse themselves in a cause they are passionate about. Starting with thorough research and community engagement, students get to ideate practical solutions, build business models around them, learn how to measure social change, ensure financial viability and secure funding.

One of the hardest parts of creating social change is getting started. I ask my students to get out there and talk to as many people as possible about the topics they care about, to learn from and listen to others who are involved. When I was a student trying to learn more about social entrepreneurship, I used a simple formula to request informational interviews from people I hadn’t met. I share this with my students and ask them to reach out to as many people as they can. Here is an extract from my book that summarizes this template:

This simple template usually gets a pretty high response rate! If you don’t have a university email, you can absolutely still use a work or personal email. Don’t hesitate to follow up until you hear back, and suggest potential times to get together. You can’t create social change until you first talk to as many people as possible about the problems you care about and your potential ideas for creating change.

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Q: What are some common challenges that aspiring change makers face, and how does your course equip learners with the tools and strategies to overcome these obstacles confidently?

A: Honestly I think the main challenge is that many of us wait to have the perfect idea before we take action. We feel that unless we can really make a huge difference and transform the problem, there’s no point in trying. I want my students to understand that most social change happens in a very incremental and collective way.

Whether you’re implementing a new recycling program in your neighborhood or office or changing the entire recycling policy for your city or state, this framework helps you get started. Each and every person, no matter who you are, no matter what your job, education, economic or social situation is, has the opportunity to connect with others and create a contribution. It can often feel daunting, not knowing where to start. That’s how this course helps, by making you do it, even just for practice. Then you can figure out what your unique path to creating your contribution might be. And you can be part of a community of learners that can support you!

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