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Presenter Certification Program

A series of sessions and exercises to help participants improve the quality of their oral presentations in conferences, meetings, and other events.

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WHY PARTICIPATE?

COMMUNICATION SKILLS ENHANCEMENT

  • Develop creativity. Build a foundation for engaging communication skills across multiple platforms.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

  • Develop confidence and poise. Grow your ability to persuade. Strengthen critical thinking and problem-solving.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Step 1:

  • Attend the full module training – either the live HEUG presentation or the recording. Participate in all exercises.

Step 2:

  • Complete (and document) the activities identified in the module’s Professional Development Checklist.

Step 3:

  • Submit the Development Checklist for review. We will contact you with any questions. Upon verification of full completion of requirements, we’ll issue you certification for the appropriate module.

Note: The Presenter Certification Program includes four modules, each with its own requirements and unique certification.

Module 1: Content and Delivery


Participants will learn how to:
  • Identify audience needs
  • Clarify objectives
  • Determine final content
  • Enhance speaker effectiveness

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Module 2: Elements of Engagement

Participants will learn how to:
  • Interact and engage
  • Excite the audience
  • Ensure learning and retention

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MODULE 3: VISUAL DESIGN AND RESOURCES

Participants will learn how to:
  • Identify guidelines for visual design in slides and other presentation resources
  • Evaluate the ongoing (post-presentation) value of developing resources such as handouts
  • Identify where to find copyright-free resources
  • Discuss the special challenges of designing content and visuals for poster sessions

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MODULE 4: VIRTUAL PRESENTATIONS

Participants will learn how to:
  • Identify the needs of a remote audience
  • Determine how to adjust content for a remote audience
  • Determine the best use of visuals for a remote audience
  • Identify elements of engagement appropriate to creating an interactive learning experience online

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