The Presentation Guild

What if a few hours a week could help you build leadership experience, expand your professional network, and influence the future of an entire profession? Serving on the Presentation Guild Board isn't just about giving back. It's an opportunity to develop skills in strategic planning, decision-making, governance, project leadership, and organizational growth while working alongside presentation professionals from around the world.

Whether you're an independent consultant, agency professional, in-house communicator, designer, trainer, or presentation specialist, board service can provide experiences that many professionals don't encounter in their day-to-day roles. We're currently building our future leadership pipeline and recruiting prospective board directors for upcoming terms.

Curious about what's involved? Join our upcoming Volunteer Information Session tomorrow, Tuesday, September 1 at 12.00 pm ET to learn:
• Why the Guild matters to the presentation profession
• How your expertise can help shape what comes next
• What volunteering with the Guild looks like behind the scenes
• Meet the current board and explore opportunities to get involved

📅 Tuesday, September 1 | 12,00 pm ET: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/D6Q_EX9VSnC_juGLvZ93aw

Read more about Volunteering with the Presentation Guild:
➡️ https://presentationguild.org/volunteer/

At some point in every career, the question shifts from: "What can I learn?" to "What can I help build?"

The Presentation Guild exists because professionals before us invested their time, expertise, and energy into creating a community for others. Today, we're looking for the next generation of leaders who want to help continue that work.
As a board director, you'll help guide the Guild's future, support programs that serve presentation professionals worldwide, strengthen our community, and contribute to initiatives that leave a lasting impact on the profession.
No single volunteer builds the Guild alone but together, volunteers create opportunities for learning, connection, professional growth, and industry advancement that benefit thousands of professionals over time.

If you've benefited from this profession, this may be your opportunity to help shape what comes next.

📅 Join our next upcoming Volunteer Information Session to learn more:
Tuesday, September 1 | 12.00 pm ET: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/D6Q_EX9VSnC_juGLvZ93aw

Read more about Volunteering with the Presentation Guild:
➡️ https://presentationguild.org/volunteer/

Who gets to shape the future of the presentation profession? The answer is simple: the professionals who choose to get involved.

The Presentation Guild was built by volunteers who believed presentation professionals deserved a place for education, certification, research, community, and professional recognition. Today, we're hosting more than 40 events annually, supporting certification programs, conducting industry research, and connecting professionals around the world.

But what comes next depends on the people willing to help lead it. Board directors have the opportunity to influence strategy, support industry initiatives, guide organizational priorities, and help create opportunities for future generations of presentation professionals.

If you've ever wished there were stronger standards, better resources, or greater recognition for our profession, this is your chance to be part of the solution.

📅 Join our next upcoming Volunteer Information Session to learn more:
Tuesday, September 1 | 12.00 pm ET: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/D6Q_EX9VSnC_juGLvZ93aw

Read more about Volunteering with the Presentation Guild:
➡️ https://presentationguild.org/volunteer/

One week to go. Is this the year you finally get certified?

If you've been thinking about earning your Certified Presentation Specialist™ (CPS) credential, consider this your reminder.

Our second-to-last CPS™ Preparatory Bootcamp of 2026 begins August 17, and it's designed to help you prepare with confidence—not test what you already know.

Many people assume they need to study on their own before joining. In reality, that's exactly what the bootcamp is for.

Over five live, interactive sessions, you'll:
✅ Review the Presentation Industry Professional Standards with an experienced instructor
✅ Work through practice exam questions together
✅ Ask questions and see concepts demonstrated in real time
✅ Receive access to the session recordings for two weeks afterward
✅ Get your Certified Presentation Specialist™ exam included with registration

Whether you work in corporate communications, marketing, sales, consulting, higher education, or as a presentation designer, certification is an opportunity to validate your skills and earn a credential that demonstrates your expertise.

PowerPoint continues to be the world's leading presentation platform. If it's an important part of your professional toolkit, why not earn a credential that reflects your proficiency?

We'd love to welcome you to the bootcamp next week.

Learn more here: https://presentationguild.org/certifications/bootcamps/

You've spent years building presentations.
You've solved impossible deadlines.
You've fixed broken decks.
You've created executive presentations, sales pitches, board reports, conference talks, and investor decks.

But how do you prove that expertise to someone who has never worked with you? That's exactly why the Presentation Guild created the Certified Presentation Specialist™ (CPS) certification. For years, presentation professionals had no recognized credential that clearly communicated their knowledge and skills. The CPS™ certification changes that by providing an industry-based standard that validates your PowerPoint proficiency and presentation expertise.

Certification gives you:
✔ A professional credential for your LinkedIn profile, résumé, and website
✔ A verified digital badge that employers and clients can authenticate
✔ Recognition that your skills meet established presentation industry standards

To help you prepare, we're offering our second-to-last CPS™ Preparatory Bootcamp of 2026, running August 17–21.

The bootcamp is a live, interactive review led by experienced professionals and includes your certification exam—making it an excellent value for anyone serious about advancing their career.

You've already built the experience. Now earn the credential that recognizes it.

Read more here: https://presentationguild.org/certifications/

What if a few hours a week could help you build leadership experience, expand your professional network, and influence the future of an entire profession? Serving on the Presentation Guild Board isn't just about giving back. It's an opportunity to develop skills in strategic planning, decision-making, governance, project leadership, and organizational growth while working alongside presentation professionals from around the world.

Whether you're an independent consultant, agency professional, in-house communicator, designer, trainer, or presentation specialist, board service can provide experiences that many professionals don't encounter in their day-to-day roles. We're currently building our future leadership pipeline and recruiting prospective board directors for upcoming terms.

Curious about what's involved? Join our upcoming Volunteer Information Session tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4 at 12.00 pm ET to learn:
• Why the Guild matters to the presentation profession
• How your expertise can help shape what comes next
• What volunteering with the Guild looks like behind the scenes
• Meet the current board and explore opportunities to get involved

📅 Tuesday, August 4 | 12,00 pm ET: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7KF7mfCDTH61okLkEme5GQ

Read more about Volunteering with the Presentation Guild:
➡️ https://presentationguild.org/volunteer/

PowerPoint isn't going anywhere. Neither should your professional credibility.

Despite the rise of AI and new presentation tools, Microsoft PowerPoint remains the world's most widely used presentation platform—and for many organizations, it's still the standard for business communication. But knowing how to use PowerPoint isn't the same as demonstrating professional proficiency.

The Presentation Guild's Certified Presentation Specialist™ (CPS) certification is built on industry-recognized standards and validates your ability to create effective, professional presentations—not just navigate the software.

Whether you're a presentation designer, communications professional, marketer, executive assistant, consultant, or anyone who creates presentations for a living, certification helps demonstrate your expertise to employers, clients, and colleagues.

✅ Industry-recognized credential
✅ Verified digital badge and certification registry
✅ Open to everyone—you do not need to be a Presentation Guild member

Our second-to-last CPS™ Preparatory Bootcamp of 2026 takes place August 17–21.

The live, instructor-led bootcamp includes:
• 10 hours of guided review of the Presentation Industry Professional Standards
• Practice exam walkthroughs
• Two weeks of access to session recordings
• Your initial certification exam fee—all included

If you're ready to put an industry-recognized credential behind your PowerPoint expertise, this is a great opportunity to get started.

Read more here: https://presentationguild.org/certifications/

At some point in every career, the question shifts from: "What can I learn?" to "What can I help build?"

The Presentation Guild exists because professionals before us invested their time, expertise, and energy into creating a community for others. Today, we're looking for the next generation of leaders who want to help continue that work.
As a board director, you'll help guide the Guild's future, support programs that serve presentation professionals worldwide, strengthen our community, and contribute to initiatives that leave a lasting impact on the profession.
No single volunteer builds the Guild alone but together, volunteers create opportunities for learning, connection, professional growth, and industry advancement that benefit thousands of professionals over time.

If you've benefited from this profession, this may be your opportunity to help shape what comes next.

📅 Join one of our upcoming Volunteer Information Sessions to learn more:
Tuesday, August 4 | 12,00 pm ET: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7KF7mfCDTH61okLkEme5GQ
Tuesday, September 1 | 12.00 pm ET: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/D6Q_EX9VSnC_juGLvZ93aw

Read more about Volunteering with the Presentation Guild:
➡️ https://presentationguild.org/volunteer/

Who gets to shape the future of the presentation profession? The answer is simple: the professionals who choose to get involved.

The Presentation Guild was built by volunteers who believed presentation professionals deserved a place for education, certification, research, community, and professional recognition. Today, we're hosting more than 40 events annually, supporting certification programs, conducting industry research, and connecting professionals around the world.

But what comes next depends on the people willing to help lead it. Board directors have the opportunity to influence strategy, support industry initiatives, guide organizational priorities, and help create opportunities for future generations of presentation professionals.

If you've ever wished there were stronger standards, better resources, or greater recognition for our profession, this is your chance to be part of the solution.

📅 Join one of our upcoming Volunteer Information Sessions to learn more:
Tuesday, August 4 | 12,00 pm ET: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7KF7mfCDTH61okLkEme5GQ
Tuesday, September 1 | 12.00 pm ET: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/D6Q_EX9VSnC_juGLvZ93aw

Read more about Volunteering with the Presentation Guild:
➡️ https://presentationguild.org/volunteer/

What happens before the slides? The strongest presentations usually start long before anyone opens PowerPoint. Structure, pacing, storytelling, and clarity are what make presentations memorable — not just the visuals.

This Thursday, May 21 at 12.00 pm ET, at the Presentation Guild, our members-only No Slides Allowed session with Glenn Gibson focuses on:

• Meaningful introductions
• Memorable presentation bodies
• Motivational conclusions

A repeatable structure for every presentation.

Whether you present yourself or help others shape presentations, having practical storytelling and structure techniques can help create clearer, more engaging, and more impactful presentations.

No Slides Allowed is one of the many expert-led learning series included with Presentation Guild membership — alongside 40+ events this year, hands-on labs, think tanks, and unlimited access to recordings.

If you work with presentations professionally, this is the kind of conversation you want access to.

Check-out all our events here (members can register when logged in): https://presentationguild.org/programs/featured/