Communications & slide writing academy
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Heinrich taught thousands on how to become an effective communicator and create professional slide presentations
This Academy is right for you
You are in the first years of your corporate career and want to upgrade your skills to fast-track your next promotion
You are graduating soon and want to start a career in consulting or professional services with a headstart
You want to learn to communicate and create business documents meeting highest professional standards
Hear it yourself from the instructor
Heinrich, Ex-McKinsey Project Lead and Creator of Firm Learning
Heinrich is a passionate teacher on Communications & Slide Writing
Heinrich is a former McKinsey project lead who created thousands of slides over the course of his career
He regularly conducts corporate trainings with 100+ training sessions for corporate clients conducted to date
He teaches 200k+ subscribers on his channel Firm Learning on Communications and Slide Writing
After his career in consulting, Heinrich transitioned into C-level positions in Industry and Tech
He is an accomplished Lecturer, teaching in MBA programs of Business Schools such as University St. Gallen
Introducing the Communications & Slide Writing Academy:
Transform your communication skills
Foundations
Learning Objectives, Document Types, Getting Practical
Module
Communication Insights
Top-down Communication, Pyramid Principle, Storylines, Issue Trees
Module
Problem Solving
Hypothesis-based Thinking, Problem Statements, Day 1 Answers
Module
Slide Writing
Presentation Types, Action Titles, Layouts, Slide Elements, Workflow
Module
Professional Readiness
Professional Mindset, Professional Conduct, Corporate Politics
Module
Bonus Bag
Slide Blueprints, Checklists, Example Documents, Practical Guides
Module
Heinrich is an introvert, in high school he was rather shy and struggled to deliver convincing presentations
While working at McKinsey, he needed to overcome these traits as he needed to prepare, moderate and lead client meetings almost every week
Heinrich witnessed how not every consultant acquired these abilities, strong communication skills can be learned with dedication and work
Heinrich systematized his learnings via his work on Firm Learning, to make the knowledge accessible also for a die-hard introvert
In this Academy, Heinrich shares all the insights he learned over the last years on how this is possible
Testimonials
Heinrich helped thousands of young professionals over the last years to transform their careers - this Academy aims to do the same for you
Because of the Firm Learning videos, I made it into consulting even though I'm studying computer science. I can highly recommend the contents of Firm Learning.
Firm Learning has served as an excellent introduction to consulting, problem-solving, and slide deck creations. These techniques have assisted me in improving my projects along with my career. I would suggest Firm Learning to anybody considering themselves in management consulting or entrepreneurship.
The Firm Learning online courses were life changing.
In an interactive format, Mr. Rusche gave us deep insights into the everyday life and challenges of a management consultant. Throughout the event, we were inspired by his openness and teaching style. With his help, our consultants were able to learn fundamental ways of thinking, but also important methodological basics, which they still fall back on today.
Firm Learning has been of immense help in my journey to become a consultant. I recently got a job with one of the Big 4 firms and certainly Firm Learning helped me secure the job.
Although I have an engineering background, I had deep interest in business consulting for a long time. I have been accepted from the first interview to start as a junior consultant in Germany. I still learn from Heinrich and follow for more content to be successful in my career.
Sound, relevant and actionable advice - that’s what you always get from Heinrich! He strategically focuses on the “must-have skills” for any early stage professional; and I’ve personally greatly improved my presentation and organisation skills from his resources.
Heinrich's content especially around creating effective presentations and communicating with leadership has been immensely useful to me during my career. His knowledge is commendable, and his content is truly engaging and informative!
Thanks to Heinrich, I gained many more valuable insights impacting my professional skillset sustainably to the better. Especially his tried and tested best practices around soft skills such as time management and hard skills like presentation design are a true value-add.
The practical and handy advice Firm Learning provides through very informative videos definitely helped me to constantly improve my skills and sharpen my focus towards the most important challenges on my professional journey as a strategy consultant.
Heinrich provides a huge amount of value for everyone interested in professional services. His courses helped me to significantly expand my capabilities as a consultant.
Heinrich Rusche conducted a training on Communication Skills for my team at ERGO Group. The training received excellent reviews from all participants and had a perceivable impact on the communication skills of my team. We can highly recommend Heinrich Rusche as a professional trainer for corporate teams and look forward to work together with him again.
Detailed content, great structure, and well communicated by Heinrich. Strong recommendation for ambitious business students aiming to join top notch management consulting firms.
Firm Learning was invaluable in landing an offer from McKinsey. Heinrich gave me an inside look at the consulting industry which helped me think and speak like a consultant during my interviews - something that no amount of casing and personal interview prep can teach.
I still use the Slide Writing lessons every week for the PowerPoint decks I make for my team lead. It enables me to work more efficiently and effectively.
Wait! Check out this Bonus Bag
12-month access to the Communications & Slide Writing online community
Slide blueprint template deck that Heinrich uses himself
Example business presentations showcasing best practices
Checklist to create Slides at highest professional standards
It is time to take the leap
value
Price in USD, includes VAT (if applicable).
Includes
12-month access to the Communications & Slide Writing Academy
Slide blueprint template deck
Checklist for professional slides
Example business presentation
Graduation certificate upon successful completion
This Academy is not for everyone. It is not for you if...
You work in a career that does not require you to communicate well, both in oral and in written form
You are a senior leader with many years of experience and you already "know it all and have seen it all"
You struggle to learn in a self-paced environment without 1-on-1 attention (this Academy is not a 1-on-1 coaching program)
You are looking for silver bullets that improve your skills with minimal time and effort (this Academy will transform your skillset, but it does take time and effort)
Ready to make an investment in yourself?
Includes
12-month access to the Communications & Slide Writing Academy
Slide blueprint template deck
Checklist for professional slides
Example business presentation
Graduation certificate upon successful completion
Connect with students and learn from each other
Students of Communications & Slide Writing Academy have access to complimentary student community
Ask questions, engage in conversations with fellow students, celebrate your wins in the community
Get feedback on module projects from fellow students
Still have questions?
The Academy is not based on live classes, you do not need to be available on any specific dates. Instead, the Academy delivers on-demand videos to enable everyone to study the material at the most convenient time. Currently, the Academy includes 8+ hours of on-demand video content, in addition to worksheets and module projects to apply learnings.
Many employers offer educational budgets for employees, or provide other ways to cover educational expenses. We are aware of several students who got employer funding for this purchase. Reach out to your employer in case of any questions.
This Academy is the new flagship offering of Firm Learning and supposed to replace older courses. All content is newly created and expanded compared to legacy offerings. While we do cover selected topics already discussed in prior offerings, most insights are new. Students of older Firm Learning courses on Business Presentations will find the Slide Writing module to be most comparable, though this content has been expanded as well.
We do not consider it a sound business practice to offer "lifetime access" to the Academy, as no one can guarantee that a website / offering is running in perpetuity or for the lifetime of anyone involved. Research shows that Academies which do not encourage participants to take action often lead to subpar results. With the 12 months access period, we want to motivate you to actively work on your skills and achieve real results for yourself, while giving everyone more than enough time to work through the curriculum.
Yes, participants will receive a certificate after successfully completing the Communications & Slide Writing Academy. You have the right to use this certificate as part of your application documents or for other career purposes.