Question 1

What is executive communication and why is it relevant?

Accepted Answer

Executive communication is the ability to interact with senior leaders in a way that is clear, concise, respectful, and aligned with business priorities. It’s relevant because executives have limited time and high-stakes decisions to make, so the way you structure meetings, present ideas, and follow up can directly impact whether your recommendations are understood, trusted, and acted on.

Question 2

What is this course about?

Accepted Answer

How to Meet and Present to an Executive focuses on practical skills for succeeding in executive meetings and presentations. It covers professional etiquette, strategic engagement, cultural intelligence, and how to use storytelling to make your message memorable. You’ll also learn advanced presentation approaches like executive briefings, focus-driven delivery, and using visuals effectively, along with tools such as cheat sheets, self-recording practice, and structured feedback requests to improve over time.

Question 3

What will I be able to do after completing this course?

Accepted Answer

After completing this course, you’ll be able to prepare and deliver a polished executive presentation that is focused, persuasive, and easy to follow. You’ll know how to frame ideas in a way that resonates with executive priorities, use storytelling without rambling, and support your points with clean visuals. You’ll also be able to walk into executive meetings with stronger presence, handle follow-ups when there’s no response, and build a repeatable practice routine using self-recording, cheat sheets, and feedback techniques.

Question 4

What background knowledge is necessary to enroll in this course?

Accepted Answer

No specific background knowledge is required. If you have any experience presenting at work or participating in meetings, you’ll be able to apply the techniques immediately. The course is designed to be approachable for beginners while still offering higher-level strategies for people who already present regularly but want to perform better with senior leadership.

Question 5

Who is this course for?

Accepted Answer

This course is for professionals who need to meet with executives, present ideas, or influence decisions—such as managers, team leads, project managers, consultants, analysts, founders, and high-potential individual contributors. It’s also useful for anyone who feels confident presenting to peers but wants a clearer structure and stronger presence when speaking to senior leaders, especially in diverse or cross-cultural environments.

Question 6

How long does it take to complete the course?

Accepted Answer

The course duration is 1 hour of video content, and you can complete it in one sitting or split it into shorter sessions. If you choose to practice with self-recording and refine a real presentation using the templates and feedback methods, you may spend additional time applying the techniques, but the core instruction is designed to fit into a single hour.

Question 7

Can I preview a course before enrolling?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can preview the first video and view the syllabus before you enroll.  You must purchase the course to access content not included in the preview.

Question 8

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

Accepted Answer

If you decide to enroll in the course before the session start date, you will have access to all of the lecture videos and readings for the course. You’ll be able to submit assignments once the session starts.

Question 9

What will I get when I enroll?

Accepted Answer

Once you enroll and your session begins, you will have access to all videos and other resources, including reading items and the course discussion forum. You’ll be able to view and submit practice assessments, and complete required graded assignments to earn a grade and a Course Certificate.

Question 10

When will I receive my Course Certificate?

Accepted Answer

If you complete the course successfully, your electronic Course Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Course Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Question 11

Why can’t I audit this course?

Accepted Answer

This course is currently available only to learners who have paid or received financial aid, when available.

Question 12

Is financial aid available?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.