Core Professional Presentation Skills Assessment-Based Certificate Program

Communicating with Confidence and Clarity

 

Course Description:
This foundational assessment-based certificate program is designed to strengthen your professional communication and presentation delivery skills as a healthcare value analysis leader. Participants will learn how to craft clear, engaging, and purpose-driven presentations that connect with diverse audiences — from clinical colleagues to executive leadership teams. Through live virtual instruction, guided practice, and personalized feedback, participants will develop a powerful presentation style that reflects both credibility and compassion.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Develop a clear, organized, and audience-focused presentation structure.
  2. Apply storytelling techniques and data visualization strategies to drive engagement.
  3. Deliver presentations with professional presence, confidence, and control.
  4. Manage nervousness and communicate with authenticity and poise.
  5. Adapt communication style for clinical, operational, and executive audiences.

Program Outline (6 Hours):

  1. Introduction to Professional Presence
    – Defining credibility, confidence, and composure
    – Establishing a commanding virtual and in-person presence
  2. Structuring Your Message
    – Building clarity and flow in presentation design
    – Purpose, key points, and audience relevance
  3. The Power of Storytelling
    – Using real-world data and case stories to inspire action
    – Balancing emotional connection with factual credibility
  4. Visual and Verbal Impact
    – Effective slide design and visual communication principles
    – Voice, tone, and non-verbal communication techniques
  5. Overcoming Anxiety and Handling Questions
    – Techniques to manage stage fright and cognitive load
    – Confidently navigating Q&A and unexpected challenges
  6. Practice & Feedback Lab
    – Peer critique and self-assessment
    – Completion of micro-credential assessment and certificate issuance

Pricing:

  • AHVAP Member Pricing: $249 for Advanced Course / $425 for both Core & Advanced Combo
  • Non-Member Pricing: $400 for Advanced Course / $750 for both Core and Advanced Combo 

Accreditation:

  • This program is accredited for 6.0 hours of continuing education credits for nursing professionals. This program is accredited for 6.0 hours of continuing education credits for CVAHP board recertification. 

Credential Award

  • Participants completing each program will earn a digital badge from the AHVAP Certification Center.
  • Those completing both Core and Advanced courses will receive the AHVAP Certification Center Professional Presenter (CPP) distinction and digital badge, signifying mastery of professional presentation in healthcare value analysis.

2026 Cohorts:

  • December 9th and 10th: 2-5 pm ET

 

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