Microsoft Office · Intermediate level

Intermediate level · Module 3 of 6 · 14 guided hours

Presentations that Persuade

Create presentations for donors, managers and clients that tell a clear story with evidence.

Learning objectives

  • Structure a presentation as a persuasive story
  • Use slide masters and integrate Excel charts
  • Prepare handouts and deliver to an audience

Topics

  • story structure: problem, evidence, recommendation
  • slide master and branding
  • charts and SmartArt
  • handouts, PDF and presenting under pressure

Lessons

  1. Lesson 1 Planning a Persuasive Presentation

    Plan a presentation around the audience's decision, with a clear message and evidence.

    audience analysiskey messagestorylinecall to action

  2. Lesson 2 Slide Masters, Branding and Visuals

    Brand a deck consistently and present data and processes visually.

    slide masterbrand coloursSmartArtdata visualisation

  3. Lesson 3 Handouts, Rehearsal and Delivery

    Prepare supporting materials and deliver confidently, including handling questions.

    handoutsrehearsalquestion handlingbackup plan

Practical activity

Deliver a 10-minute funding or business pitch to a panel role-playing donors or managers.

Expected outcomes

  • Persuasive, evidence-based presentations
  • Confident handling of questions

Assessment

Panel scores the pitch on structure, evidence, design and delivery.

Taught live by an instructor — online or in person. Free course lessons are for self-study and do not lead to a certificate — see registration options.