Using Data to Communicate

Course Specifications

Course number: 088685
Software: PowerPoint
Course length: 1.0 day(s)

Course Description

This course will provide you with the methods necessary to prepare and present data to effectively inform or persuade your audience.

Course Objective: You will identify how to prepare and present data for effective communication.

Target Student: This course is intended for a wide range of managers and staff members who need to effectively use data to communicate.

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisite skills needed for this course. Suggested courses: Communication Skills, Business Presentations and Business Writing.

Delivery Method: Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.

Hardware Requirements

• Pentium 90 MHz or higher processor, or Macintosh PowerPC.
• Screen resolution of 800 x 600 set to 256 colors.

Platform Requirements

Software Requirements

• Windows® 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows NT 4.0, Windows XP Home Edition, or Windows XP Professional.
• Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 5.0x, 5.5, 6.0; or Netscape Navigator® (excluding 6.0 and 6.1).
• Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® 6.0 or higher; Apple® QuickTime® 5.0 or higher; Macromedia® Flash® Player 6.0.79 or higher; or Macromedia® Shockwave® 7.0.2, 8.0, 8.5, 8.5.1 or higher.
• Turn off pop-up blocking. (Windows XP with Service Pack 2 Internet Explorer users only).

Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• organize data.
• present data in visual form to effectively communicate your message.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Organizing Data

Topic 1A: Interpret Your Data

Topic 1B: Build Your Case with Data

Topic 1C: Persuade Your Audience

Lesson 2: Presenting Data

Topic 2A: Determine Appropriate Visuals

Topic 2B: Deliver Your Message

Topic 2C: Deal with Bad News

Topic 2D: Adjust Your Approach

Appendix A: Interpreting Your Data

Appendix B: Determining the Appropriate Visuals