Learn About Our Programs
Elevate your skills, connect with experts, and stay up to date with the latest trends in our profession. Join us in creating extraordinary moments for every presentation journey! Our program is a connected, member-centered ecosystem where presentation professionals continuously learn, lead, and grow.
Explore Programs for Your Professional Journey
The Presentation Guild’s programs unite learning, leadership, and community into a year-round ecosystem of professional growth. Our three core streams—Guild Gatherings, Learning Labs, and Think Tanks—are free with membership, offering skill-building sessions, meaningful conversations, and opportunities to stay connected throughout the year.
In addition to these member-only programs, we also offer paid, multi-day certification Bootcamps, which are open to the public and available at a discounted rate for all Guild members. These immersive courses provide structured preparation, live instruction, and hands-on practice for those pursuing Presentation Guild certifications.
Learning Labs
Practical · Guided · Skill-Building
Guided skill-building sessions focused on practical tools, design mastery, and certification readiness. Labs are tactical, interactive, and aligned with our professional standards and best practices.
Think Tanks
Insight · Dialogue · Innovation
Spaces for dialogue and innovation where peers and leaders explore strategy, business models, and emerging trends shaping the presentation profession
Guild Gatherings
Connection · Celebration · Community
Designed to strengthen connection and celebrate collaboration. Gatherings bring members together to share insights, celebrate wins, and explore new opportunities.
Boot Camps
Prepare · Practice · Proficiency
Designed for certification success, our paid bootcamps offer a full week of live instruction, hands-on practice, and guided review of the Presentation Industry Professional Standards.
LEARNING LABS
Practical · Guided · Skill-Building
Presentations & AI
— Are You Ready for the Future?
Explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping presentation design, delivery, and storytelling. Learn to prompt smarter, design faster, and elevate your workflow with the latest AI tools.
Host: Camille Holden, Co-Founder of Nuts & Bolts Speed Training
The PowerPoint Lab
— Master the Tool. Elevate the Craft.
The OG of presentation tools still has new tricks. From hidden gems to pro-level hacks, this session takes you beyond templates and transitions to strategic storytelling and brand-ready decks.
Host: Fiona Walsh, PowerPoint MVP
The Google Slides Lab
— Collaborate Smarter. Present Stronger.
For teams who live in the cloud, this Lab unlocks collaboration, version control, and creative cohesion using Google Slides. Perfect for presenters juggling design and teamwork in real-time.
Host: Monica Longoria, Presentation Guild Research Director
The Canva Lab
— Design Made Simple.
Learn how to create stunning presentations (without the overwhelm) using Canva’s intuitive tools. Ideal for freelancers, marketers, and anyone who wants to design faster — and still look like a pro.
Host: Kim Bruschi, Founder of Storied Visual Communication Studio
Let's Chart Smarter | Data Viz
— Turn Data Into Story.
Numbers are nothing without narrative. This Lab teaches you how to visualize data for clarity, emotion, and persuasion — with tools that transform charts into insights.
Host: Sheila B. Robinson, Owner, Custom Professional Learning, LLC
No Slides Allowed | Storytelling
— Craft Stories That Stick.
Slide design is just one part of presentation mastery, and true expertise goes far beyond the slides. Designed to inspire creativity, skill, and professionalism in the parts of presenting that go beyond design.
Host: Glenn Gibson, Presentation Coach, Consultant & Author of Before the Mic
THINK TANKS
Insight · Dialogue · Innovation
Business Talks
— Build. Grow. Lead.
Entrepreneurial conversations for presentation professionals looking to scale their business, refine their brand, and balance creativity with profitability. Real talk, real lessons, real growth.
Host: Nolan Haims, Presentation Designer and Trainer
In-House Insights
— Inside the Enterprise.
A deep dive into the realities of corporate presentation design. Learn from in-house pros navigating creative leadership, stakeholder management, and scaling design systems that stick.
Host: Monday Lynn, Senior Presentation Designer
GUILD GATHERINGS
Connection · Celebration · Community
All Hands on Deck
— Celebrate Wins. Share Ideas.
Stay Connected. A quarterly meetup where members, volunteers, and teams come together to swap ideas, highlight Guild projects, and cheer each other on. It’s the best mix of updates, recognition, and behind-the-scenes fun.
Host: Presentation Guild Board of Directors
New Member Orientation
— Your Guild Story Starts Here.
New members, welcome home. Meet fellow creatives, explore your benefits, and get insider tips on how to make the most of your Guild experience. You’ll leave knowing how to plug in, show up, and shine.
Host: Ife Jacobs, Vice President
Volunteer Info Sessions
— Get Involved. Make an Impact.
Ever wonder how to donate your time and talents to the Presentation Guild? These sessions break down what makes the organization function, the role of volunteers, and the impact you can make in our growing professional community.
Host: Johanna Rehnvall, President
Annual Meeting
— Reflect. Realign. Reimagine.
An annual event where members and leadership come together to review strategy, share wins, and shape the future. It’s part reflection, part roadmap, and a full dose of inspiration for the year ahead.
Host: Presentation Guild Board of Directors
BOOTCAMPS
Prepare · Practice · Proficiency
Certified Presentation Specialist™ Bootcamps
— Level Up Your Credentials.
These are accelerated, instructor-led sessions to help members prepare for certification exams. This bootcamp transforms your pursuit of the Certified Presentation Specialist™ (Level 1) certification from a solo endeavor into a supported, guided journey.
→ This multi-day, virtual course is available for purchase (members get a 25% discount) and include guided practice, real-time support, and practical exam readiness.
Host: Echo Swinford, Microsoft MVP, Owner of Echo’s Voice, co-author of the book Building Presentation Templates
Certified Presentation Expert™ Bootcamps
— Level Up Your Credentials.
These are accelerated, instructor-led sessions to help members prepare for certification exams. This bootcamp transforms your pursuit of the Certified Presentation Expert™ (Level 2) certification from a solo endeavor into a supported, guided journey.
→ This multi-day, virtual course is available for purchase (members get a 25% discount) and include guided practice, real-time support, and practical exam readiness.
Host: Echo Swinford, Microsoft MVP, Owner of Echo’s Voice, co-author of the book Building Presentation Templates
Upcoming Programs
Presentations & AI | 2026 Q1
March 19, 2026
Explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping presentation design, delivery, and storytelling.
In-House Insights | 2026 Q2
April 2, 2026
A quarterly series to support in-house presentation designers, fostering connection, idea sharing, career support, and storytelling among professionals in roles that are often siloed within their organizations.
Certification Specialist Bootcamp | 2026 Q2
April 13, 2026 – April 17, 2026
The certification bootcamps are fast-paced, instructor-led workshops are designed to help you review the Presentation Industry Professional Standards and prepare effectively for the certification exam.