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