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Duration

2 or 4 days

Tuition

$1,095

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Nov 4-Nov 5

Plus 1 other start dates

Jan 18 - Jan 21 2027

Commitment

Part-Time

Delivery

Classroom

Year Founded

1848

Scholarships

no

Opportunities to present information are everywhere in our professional and personal lives, but for many of us, having to speak in public is a significant challenge and a source of anxiety. The reality is that if we want to achieve professional and personal growth, we often need to speak to groups, large or small.

This program is designed to help participants make highly effective presentations, and become credible and effective public speakers through practice and immediate, personalized feedback. You will leave the workshop with a ‘toolbox’ of tips, techniques and strategies to deliver well-structured, dynamic, and convincing presentations, whatever the occasion.

What You’ll Learn

  • Audience analysis for effective presentations.
  • Organizing a dynamic presentation.
  • Establishing your credibility.
  • Using visual aids to enhance your presentation.
  • Getting and maintaining audience attention.
  • Dealing with nervousness.
  • Using non-verbal communication to reinforce your message.
  • Responding to questions with confidence.

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Student Reviews (13)

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University of Ottawa

Education from a broader perspective

Yash Melieke

August 17, 2026

Graduated From

Master of Education

Overall:

5 out of 5

Instructors:

5 stars

Curriculum:

5 stars

Job Assistance:

5 stars

My Master of Education experience at the University of Ottawa gave me a much stronger understanding of how teaching and learning can be adapted to meet different student needs. I especially enjoyed learning about inclusive education, assessment strateg...

My Master of Education experience at the University of Ottawa gave me a much stronger understanding of how teaching and learning can be adapted to meet different student needs. I especially enjoyed learning about inclusive education, assessment strategies, and educational technology. One course explored how technology can be integrated into learning environments, while other assignments challenged me to evaluate teaching practices and think critically about what actually supports student success. The research component also helped me become more confident reading academic studies and applying evidence to educational decisions. Overall, the program gave me practical ideas I could take directly into my professional practice while also encouraging me to look at education from a broader perspective.

University of Ottawa

Questioning assumptions behind established teaching practices

Olusola Thakr

August 17, 2026

Graduated From

Master of Education

Overall:

5 out of 5

Instructors:

5 stars

Curriculum:

5 stars

Job Assistance:

5 stars

The MEd gave me the opportunity to explore education in a much more critical and research-focused way. I learned how qualitative research can be used to investigate educational experiences and became more comfortable questioning assumptions behind esta...

The MEd gave me the opportunity to explore education in a much more critical and research-focused way. I learned how qualitative research can be used to investigate educational experiences and became more comfortable questioning assumptions behind established teaching practices. Courses dealing with current issues, inclusion, technology, and educational theory introduced me to perspectives I hadn't considered during my undergraduate studies. I also appreciated being able to tailor my courses to my interests while studying online, which made the program manageable alongside my professional responsibilities.

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