Name: Preparing for Effective Presentations Using Generative AI
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Course Overview

Whether you're updating executives, pitching to clients, or training team members, strong presentation skills drive professional success. Now, as generative AI reshapes workplace practices, presenters face new opportunities and challenges. As a presenter, how can you leverage AI's capabilities thoughtfully while maintaining message quality and authentic delivery?

This course provides practical frameworks for using AI as a strategic planning partner in your presentation development. You will identify when and how to incorporate AI tools in your early planning to strengthen your purpose statements, analyze audience needs, and generate focused ideas. Through thoughtful prompting and iteration, you'll then structure your main points, plan effective visuals, and adapt content for different audiences. You'll also discover how to enhance your delivery through AI-assisted practice sessions, creating dynamic audience connections and laying groundwork for the steps following your presentation. From initial brainstorming to final rehearsal, this course will prepare you to maintain control of your message while benefiting from AI's analytical and creative capabilities.

Key Course Takeaways

Apply generative AI to clarify presentation purpose, analyze audience needs, brainstorm content ideas, and make ethical planning decisions
Use generative AI tools to structure presentation content, notes, and slides that align with message goals and audience needs
Leverage generative AI to prepare for message delivery, including speaking style, engagement strategies, question-and-answer sessions, and follow-up discussions

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How It Works

Course Length

2 weeks

Effort

3 to 8 hours of study per week

Format

100% online, instructor-led

Course Author

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Andrew Quagliata

Senior Lecturer

Cornell SC Johnson College of Business

Senior Lecturer of Management Communication and Assurance of Learning Director, Nolan School of Hotel Administration

Andrew Quagliata is a Senior Lecturer in Management Communication at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, where he teaches courses in persuasive communication, interpersonal communication, entrepreneurial communication, real estate communication, and business writing.

Professor Quagliata is the author of “Build Better Slide Decks: Create Sharper Slides, Stronger Stories, and Standout Presentations” (November 2025) and several eCornell courses, including “Building Compelling Slide Decks and Reports,” “Developing Self-Advocacy Skills,” “Generative AI for Written Communication,” and “Preparing for Effective Presentations Using AI.”

Who Should Enroll

Professionals who want to use AI to complete daily tasks more effectively
Employees looking to streamline routine processes and save time
Individuals responsible for creating reports, presentations, or other deliverables
Team members seeking to boost productivity and collaboration with AI
Anyone interested in applying AI to improve everyday workplace results

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