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Presentation Skills for Planners

This course is now only offered as a workplace education program.

Overview

Presentation Skills for Planners is a one-day course that leads planners through a series of exercises on organizing topics, preparing visuals, rehearsing, staying calm, speaking clearly and handling questions.

Participants for Presentation Skills for Planners must be prepared to give a 3 minute presentation on any topic, so you can practise what you learn and get individual feedback on your speaking style.

The ideal number of course participants is twelve to fifteen.

Costs

On a per participant cost basis, the course is a very cost-effective means of providing continuing education for employees. There is an OPPI fee of $50 per person per day. This amount includes one-time-only use of the course content and a master copy of the course material. Please contact the course instructor for her fees.

Instructor

Philippa Campsie – pcampsie@istar.ca

Responsibilities

Workplace Responsibilities:

  • Contact OPPI to arrange for one-time use of the course.
  • After booking with instructor, notify OPPI of course date(s). Provide contact name and mailing address for course material.
  • Supply OPPI with a list of participants, including full names, at least one week prior to the delivery of the course.
  • Contact instructor to arrange customized delivery of the course, book dates and arrange payment directly to the instructor.
  • Arrange all logistical details including classroom space, refreshments, photocopying, registration and production of course materials.
  • Use the OPPI name and logo with the course materials.

Instructor Responsibilities:

  • Work directly with the workplace in the design and delivery of the course.
  • After booking with workplace, notify OPPI of course date(s).
  • Keep OPPI apprised of any issues that may affect the image or credibility of the course.
  • Contract directly with the workplace regarding fees and expenses.
  • Provide a master copy of course materials to the workplace.
  • Provide OPPI and workplace with a summary of the course evaluations.

OPPI responsibilities:

  • Contract with the workplace to permit use of the course.
  • Send letter/e-mail confirming course date(s) and workplace responsibilities.
  • Invoice the workplace for the OPPI fee.