Develop the skills to share data-driven insights in ways that persuade, motivate, and inspire.
6 weeks,
excluding orientation
6-8 hours per week,
self-paced learning online
Weekly modules,
flexible learning
Earn a digital
MIT Sloan certificate
1
The ability to craft data-driven presentations that are logically sound, persuasive, and tailored to your audience.
2
Presentation best practices, and the skills to design graphs to clearly communicate insights.
3
The TOP-T (topic, orientation, point, transition) framework, designed by MIT Sloan to make data more understandable for varied audiences.
Over the duration of this online program, you’ll work through the following modules:
MODULE 1 Introduction to Perception and Visuals
Explore the principles governing perception.
MODULE 2 Visualizing Data With Graphs
Discover how to design graphs for clearer communication.
MODULE 3 Effective Presentation Design
Discover how to design slides for effective communication.
MODULE 4 Communicating Clearly and With Reason
Discover how to organize ideas to communicate them effectively.
MODULE 5 Building a Persuasive Argument
Learn how to increase the persuasive power of an argument.
MODULE 6 Presenting for Maximum Impact
Learn how to present communications effectively.
Please note that module titles and their contents are subject to change during course development.
Miro Kazakoff
Senior Lecturer, Managerial Communication, MIT Sloan School of Management
As a lecturer, Kazakoff focuses on how individuals use data to persuade others. His courses help individuals improve their ability to persuade within their organizations by speaking, writing, and visualizing data more effectively. Outside of lecturing, Kazakoff co-founded Testive, an education technology company that combines an adaptive online learning platform with live human coaching to help students meet their educational goals. He previously worked in a variety of sales and client service roles at Hubspot, Compete.com, and Bain & Co.
This MIT Sloan online program is delivered in collaboration with online education provider GetSmarter. Join a growing community of global professionals, and benefit from the opportunity to:
Develop new competencies and earn valuable recognition from an international selection of universities and institutions, entirely online and on your own time frame.
Enjoy a personalized, people-mediated online learning experience that supports you every step of the way.
Experience a flexible but structured approach to online education as you plan your learning around your life to meet weekly milestones.