AESP’s Presentation Skills Self-Paced Courses

Dazzle and impress colleagues with your virtual and in-person presence.

Members: $375 (4 Group Member Points) / Non-Member: $499

In the energy industry, as with most industries, you will frequently need to communicate information both verbally and in writing. Whether this communication is to work colleagues or to outside audiences – for instance, as a keynote speaker at a utility conference or as a guest lecturer for an energy efficiency course at a community college – it is important to master the basics of effective communication. This introductory-level course will help you organize, structure, and create effective presentations that feature slides as a visual aid. Given many organizations use PowerPoint as a way of communicating information, this course also offers advice and guidance on the most effective and persuasive uses of PowerPoint, including best practices on word count, graphics, and structure.

Members: $375 (4 Group Member Points) / Non-Member: $499

There are ample opportunities in the energy industry to participate in speaking engagements that can increase visibility, highlight team expertise, and build your organization’s or your own reputation as an industry leader. However, public speaking can be intimidating for many of us. The good news is that it’s a skill set that can be learned. This course is aimed at getting you ready for the next time you want to speak at an energy conference or give a presentation in your organization. By completing this course, which includes examples and case studies from the energy sector, you will develop the skills you’ll need to become an outstanding and confident public speaker. The course covers the seven stages of public speaking including defining the audience and crafting your central message, all the way to writing, practicing, and delivering your presentation or speech.