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Micro-Credential

Scientific and Technical Public Speaking and Data Presentation

Offered Every Year, Fall and Spring

The micro-credential is designed to teach students the skills they need to give professional scientific and technical presentations. Earners will demonstrate their working knowledge of professional presentations and scientific and technical presentation skills through oral, PowerPoint and poster presentations.
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Cost Tuition-Based
Delivery Method On Campus
Credits 3 Credits
Time Commitment 5-15 Weeks
Format Synchronous

Program Overview

To earn this Level III Badge, you will complete three one-credit courses designed to sharpen your ability to present technical and scientific information with precision and clarity. Learners will demonstrate their ability to present with and without aids and visual accompaniments while also learning strategies to overcome fear and own the room physically or virtually.

You should pursue this micro-credential if:

  • You are an undergraduate student at Quinnipiac or another university

  • You want to expand your professional, scientific and technical presentation skills

  • You are interested in presenting a scientific and technical artifact to a professional audience

Program Dates and Details

This program must be completed on campus and is offered in accordance with the for-credit courses that comprise the micro-credential. All courses are held in-person in 5-week formats. Please refer to the Course Catalog for the most recent information regarding course sections and schedules.

Mandatory Courses (1 Credit; Offered Fall and Spring)

  • CAS 140: Sci/Tech Pub Speaking

  • CAS 141: Sci/Tech PPT Presentation

  • CAS 142: Sci/Tech Poster Presentation

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Learning Outcomes

All learners who complete the criteria will earn a Level III Badge.

  1. Successfully complete CAS 140: Scientific and Technical Public Speaking (1 Credit). In this course, you will learn strategies to improve public speaking style and how to prepare, practice and deliver scientific and technical oral presentations without PowerPoint slides or other visual aids.

  2. Successfully complete CAS 141: Scientific and Technical PPT Design and Delivery (1 Credit). In this course, you will examine the rules and guidelines used to design and deliver a scientific/technical PowerPoint presentation. You will focus on preparing, practicing and professionally delivering an effective and engaging scientific/technical PPT presentation.

  3. Successfully complete CAS 142: Scientific and Technical Poster Presentations (1 Credit). In this course, you will examine the rules and guidelines used to design and deliver scientific/technical posters. You will also focus on preparing, practicing and professionally delivering an effective and engaging poster presentation.

  4. Produce and deliver a scientific and technical artifact that is presented to a professional audience, such as a professional society; local, regional or national meeting; university, college or departmental event; student organization; internship; or place of employment.

Assessment of completion of micro-credential requirements is completed by faculty evaluators observing learner performance and completion of required components.

 

Key Skills Acquired:

  • Effective Scientific and Technical Presentation Delivery

  • Engaging an Audience

  • Professional Public Speaking

  • Scientific and Technical Presentation Design

Demonstrate Your Expertise

Level III

These badges are awarded to learners who have demonstrated mastery of tactical skills and knowledge that can be applied in professional working environments. Learners must showcase their ability to apply a collection of competencies or industry standards in true-to-life environments.

What is a micro-credential?

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By earning a micro-credential, learners across a wide array of industries, verticals and professional fields are able to showcase the acquisition of specialized knowledge that offers unique value in the workplace. Micro-credentials are flexible and versatile, designed and delivered in an accelerated format by our experienced faculty and industry thought leaders who understand critical shortages and skills gaps.

All students who complete a micro-credential associated with academic credit or co-curricular experiences will receive a designation on their transcript and a digital badge through Credly. Micro-credential earners are encouraged to share their achievements on resumes, social media platforms and e-portfolios.

Learners can begin their pursuit of micro-credentials at any level; individuals who are new to the field are best suited for Participation or Level I badges, whereas experienced professionals might be more interested in advanced Level III Badges or Level IV Certifications. More information about our micro-credential taxonomy can be found below. 

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