How to make an impactful poster presentation

What will you learn?

  1. How to identify the different types of posters
  2. Tips to select the right poster type for your content
  3. Guidelines to design an impactful poster presentation
  4. How to present your poster effectively to your audience

Course Description

Poster presentations are an important part of sharing research ideas at conferences and other scientific events. They are easy to display, and researchers and audiences both find it advantageous to share and discuss findings. But multiple posters on display also means competing for time and attention. In such a situation, how do you make sure your poster stands out?

This informative course will help you understand everything you need to know about creating a research poster that impresses your niche scientific audience. It will elaborate on the different types and styles of academic posters, what they should contain in terms of content, and tips on designing a poster for maximum impact. In just two hours, you will learn how to create a great poster as well as strategies on how to effectively present your poster to the audience to win accolades.


What topics will you cover?

Lecture 1: Introduction

Lecture 2: Objectives of the course

Lecture 3: Different types of posters

Lecture 4: Selecting the right poster type

Lecture 5: Designing and creating posters

Lecture 6: Working with the audience

Lecture 7: Summary and conclusion


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R Upskill
R Upskill

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Course Curriculum


  How to make an impactful poster presentation
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