Designing Effective Research Posters: From Concept to Conference

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Turn your research into a visual story worth sharing.
Whether you’re preparing for your first academic conference or looking to level up your poster presentation skills, this course takes you step-by-step through designing and delivering research posters that stand out — both visually and scientifically.

From structuring your message to choosing the right colors and software tools, you’ll learn the art and science of effective poster creation and confident presentation.

 

By the end of this course, you will:

  • Have a polished, ready-to-print (or upload) academic poster

  • Confidently present your research in a professional conference setting

  • Gain hands-on experience with real-world tools and peer feedback

  • Avoid pitfalls and make your science not just heard — but remembered

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What Will You Learn?
  • Understand the purpose and anatomy of research posters and their role in academic communication
  • Distill your research into concise, impactful content tailored for your audience
  • Apply modern design principles using white space, hierarchy, and color psychology
  • Use practical tools like PowerPoint, Canva, BioRender, and more to build your poster
  • Avoid common mistakes in layout, text overload, and image quality
  • Present with confidence, using body language, clarity, and concise communication
  • Submit a final project with a complete poster and 2-minute pitch presentation

Material Includes

  • 3+ hours of on-demand video
  • Downloadable resources
  • Certificate

Requirements

  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint

Audience

  • Postgraduate students preparing for academic seminar or conferences
  • Researchers and scientists looking to visually communicate their findings
  • Medical and health professionals involved in clinical or educational research
  • Educators and mentors who support students in poster preparation
  • Anyone wanting to improve their research communication through design

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Scientific Posters

  • Lesson 1.1: What Is a Scientific Poster?
  • Lesson 1.2: Why Posters Matter in Research Communication
  • Lesson 1.3: Anatomy of an Effective Poster

Module 2: Generating Ideas & Planning Content

Module 3: Principles of Great Poster Design

Module 4: Tools & Software for Poster Creation

Module 5: Poster Presentation – Dos, Don’ts & Common Mistakes

Module 6: Final Project and Evaluation

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Mohiuddin Masum
Mohiuddin Masum
Research || Genetics

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Course Includes:

  • Price:Free
  • Instructor:Mohiuddin Masum
  • Duration: 3 hours 15 minutes
  • Lessons:21
  • Students:0
  • Level:Intermediate