Traci Frees is a seasoned educator and leader specializing in communication, instructional design, and online learning. With a Master’s degree in Communication from Auburn University and an undergraduate degree in Education, Traci has dedicated over 18 years to teaching, writing, and designing courses that equip learners with essential communication skills for academic, professional, and personal success.
Traci’s expertise in communication spans from developing and facilitating courses in Business Communication, Professional Communication, and Group Communication to mentoring faculty on effective communication strategies for both in-person and virtual classrooms. She has taught over 10,000 students, blending theory with real-world application to help them develop practical, impactful communication skills.
Currently a Senior Instructional Designer and Adjunct Faculty at Azusa Pacific University, Traci collaborates with academic leaders to create dynamic and accessible learning experiences. Her work includes integrating advanced technologies and innovative teaching methods to improve course outcomes and foster student engagement.
She is passionate about helping individuals and organizations harness the power of communication to achieve their goals. Whether in the classroom, online, or through professional development initiatives, Traci brings a unique combination of academic knowledge, practical experience, and a commitment to empowering others to excel in communication.
Course Description
Level up your communication skills! Learn how to create and deliver informative and persuasive messages that engage diverse audiences—both in person and online. This course provides a foundational understanding of communication principles and demonstrates how to create presentations that resonate with audiences of any size. You will discover methods for using credible research and relevant evidence to support your ideas, incorporating effective presentation aids, and techniques to enhance your vocal and physical delivery to project confidence. Additional skills include learning how to: conduct an audience analysis, focus on key information, use and cite credible sources ethically, organize ideas logically, present across multiple channels, and manage questions to demonstrate professionalism.
- SHRM Recertification Activity 26-3NU6P
- This course is worth 4 CEUs or 4 PDCs.
Target Audience
This course is designed for professionals who interact with clients, the public, boards of directors, home owner associations, civic groups, and who want to establish credibility with potential clients.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course, participants will learn strategies to:
- Identify techniques to overcome presentation anxiety.
- Organize a presentation with an introduction, body, conclusion, and transitions.
- Demonstrate language strategies that appeal to specific audiences.
- Evaluate presentation aids for alignment with topic, channel, audience, and occasion.
- Identify informative and persuasive presentation elements to make each effective.
- Recognize how to use credible sources and evidence to ethically support ideas.
- Examine examples of effective vocal expressiveness and body language.
- Explore strategies for varied presentation modalities (i.e., in-person, virtual, hybrid).
- Compare effective and ineffective group presentation strategies.
- Choose methods for professionally managing audience questions.
Disclaimer
This course, Presentation Skills in the Modern Workplace, is designed for educational purposes to help participants improve their professional presentation skills in business settings. While the course provides valuable knowledge and practical techniques, successful completion does not guarantee mastery or success in all professional scenarios.
Participants are responsible for applying the skills learned in compliance with their organization’s policies, professional standards, and ethical guidelines. The course provider and affiliates assumes no liability for outcomes resulting from the application of course content in professional settings.
Instructions
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