What you'll learn
- Create a coherent presentation that conveys a single message without straying from the topic
- Create a modular structure to gain flexibility for presentations with varying time
- Design impactful slides using relevant Graphic Design concepts
- Try different approaches to keep the audience engaged
Requirements
- Familiarity with any slide editing tool (e.g., PowerPoint, Google Docs, Beamer) is required.
Description
Are you struggling to captivate your audience during academic presentations? Do you find yourself reading from slides while your committee members check their phones? You're not alone – and more importantly, you can fix this.
Your groundbreaking research deserves better than boring PowerPoint or Beamer slides. Whether you're defending your dissertation, presenting at conferences, or delivering seminars, you need presentation skills that command attention and communicate your ideas with impact.
Why Your Current Approach Isn't Working
Here's the truth: Your audience can't rewind your presentation. Unlike your carefully crafted papers, presentations happen in real-time. One confused moment, one unclear slide, one monotone delivery – and you've lost them forever. You've spent years perfecting your research. Now it's time to perfect how you share it.
Is This Course Right for You?
Yes, if you're:
Preparing for dissertation or thesis defense
Presenting at academic conferences
Delivering departmental seminars
Seeking postdoc or faculty positions
Facing oral examinations
We'll find you wherever you are:
- University campuses and research centers
- Academic conferences and symposiums
- LinkedIn academic networks and ResearchGate
- Graduate development programs
- University libraries and departments
What You'll Master
Presentation Planning: Build presentations that flow logically and keep audiences engaged from start to finish.
Slide Design: Create visually stunning slides that support your message instead of overwhelming it.
Audience Engagement: Transform passive listeners into active participants who remember your research long after you finish speaking.
Real Results, Not Generic Advice: You'll get concrete examples – not vague tips.
Your research visibility starts with how you present it. Master these skills, and watch your professional reputation soar. Your ideas deserve an audience that's as passionate about your work as you are.
Ready to make your next presentation unforgettable?
Who this course is for:
- My ideal learners are students and young researchers who seek to improve their slides and have impactful presentations
Instructor
- 4.8 Instructor Rating
- 37 Reviews
- 10,201 Students
- 3 Courses
Hi there, I’m Noel. I hold a PhD in Computational Physics and currently serve as an adjunct professor. I’m an aspiring writer, an amateur cook, and have a peculiar passion for presentations and teaching. My goal is to learn and share complex ideas, and I hope that you join in on this journey.