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Master presentation design with Keynote. Learn from experts to create beautiful visuals and create captivating presentations for business professionals and educators alike.

1 day course     10am - 5pm     Live Online or Classroom-based

What you will learn

  • Understanding the Keynote interface and navigation tools, so you can start to create visually striking presentations with ease and confidence.
  • How to design slides using themes, layouts and master slides, empowering you to maintain consistency and professional polish throughout your presentation.
  • Exploring the use of images, charts and multimedia, helping you communicate complex ideas clearly and engage your audience more effectively.
  • How to apply transitions, animations and effects, enabling you to add dynamic movement and visual interest to your slides.
  • Understanding techniques for embedding video and audio, helping you create immersive, interactive presentations that stand out in any setting.
  • How to collaborate on presentations and share files, empowering you to work efficiently with colleagues and clients, both in-person and remotely.
  • Exploring best practices for rehearsing and delivering presentations, enabling you to present confidently and make a memorable impact.
  • How to apply Keynote skills in your professional role, helping you deliver persuasive, visually engaging presentations that support your business objectives.
  • Keynote Introduction

    Staff were helpful and the course was relevant to my needs. A great course!

    VCCP
    August 2026
  • Keynote Introduction

    The trainer's knowledge was very strong and he was able to answer all my questions. Admin staff were very friendly and helpful.

    VCCP
    August 2026
  • Keynote Introduction

    Fantastic! Everything was explained very clearly.

    Sothebys
    July 2026
  • Keynote Introduction

    Very very good training at a perfect pace, presenter was very clear and had a very nice tone and lovely way of delivering training. Would definitely recommend. 10/10.

    Broadwick Studio
    July 2026
  • Keynote Introduction

    10/10. Incredible knowledge, AMAZING hints and tips - Tony is a game changer, made everything so simple to understand but taught us so much that will really change the way we present!

    Broadwick Studio
    May 2026
  • After the resounding success of our training last month, I need to organise another session as soon as possible!

    Asperity
    July 2026
  • Everything went great! Nick was really helpful and answered all my questions.

    Kath S
    May 2026
  • Awesome training! Our trainer was a really great facilitator. Also very much looking forward to going through the available further learning resources and being able to contact Transmedia when needed!

    Cancer Research
    August 2026
  • One of our hard-to-please participants specifically said how much she enjoyed the course and how good her trainer was at explaining everything. No higher praise to be honest!

    288 Group
    May 2026
  • Course was delivered very well, I absolutely learned some useful tricks and tools in order to improve my presentations

    July 2026
  • Lee's After Effects lesson was super fun and helpful. He talked through processes clearly and had a lot of patience for everyone on my team. Thank you :)

    Jersey Heritage
    June 2026
  • Amazing! Learnt so much.

    Paulina M
    July 2026
  • Fabulous course. Excellent service provided by the admin and training teams.

    The White Company
    June 2026
  • A big thumbs up for yesterday's training. Overall, the day was very well structured, examples were great and really showed how AI was not just a tool but integrated across the Photoshop platform.

    British Antarctic Survey
    June 2026
  • The most useful training I have had in a decade. The trainer was very knowledgeable and used very practical exercises to show theory and functionality. The training venue was great. Highly recommend.

    Chance UK (Charity)
    August 2026
  • Keynote Introduction

    Staff were helpful and the course was relevant to my needs. A great course!

    VCCP
    August 2026
  • Keynote Introduction

    The trainer's knowledge was very strong and he was able to answer all my questions. Admin staff were very friendly and helpful.

    VCCP
    August 2026
  • Keynote Introduction

    Fantastic! Everything was explained very clearly.

    Sothebys
    July 2026
  • Keynote Introduction

    Very very good training at a perfect pace, presenter was very clear and had a very nice tone and lovely way of delivering training. Would definitely recommend. 10/10.

    Broadwick Studio
    July 2026
  • Keynote Introduction

    10/10. Incredible knowledge, AMAZING hints and tips - Tony is a game changer, made everything so simple to understand but taught us so much that will really change the way we present!

    Broadwick Studio
    May 2026
  • After the resounding success of our training last month, I need to organise another session as soon as possible!

    Asperity
    July 2026
  • Everything went great! Nick was really helpful and answered all my questions.

    Kath S
    May 2026
  • Awesome training! Our trainer was a really great facilitator. Also very much looking forward to going through the available further learning resources and being able to contact Transmedia when needed!

    Cancer Research
    August 2026
  • One of our hard-to-please participants specifically said how much she enjoyed the course and how good her trainer was at explaining everything. No higher praise to be honest!

    288 Group
    May 2026
  • Course was delivered very well, I absolutely learned some useful tricks and tools in order to improve my presentations

    July 2026
  • Lee's After Effects lesson was super fun and helpful. He talked through processes clearly and had a lot of patience for everyone on my team. Thank you :)

    Jersey Heritage
    June 2026
  • Amazing! Learnt so much.

    Paulina M
    July 2026
  • Fabulous course. Excellent service provided by the admin and training teams.

    The White Company
    June 2026
  • A big thumbs up for yesterday's training. Overall, the day was very well structured, examples were great and really showed how AI was not just a tool but integrated across the Photoshop platform.

    British Antarctic Survey
    June 2026
  • The most useful training I have had in a decade. The trainer was very knowledgeable and used very practical exercises to show theory and functionality. The training venue was great. Highly recommend.

    Chance UK (Charity)
    August 2026

This Keynote Introduction course includes

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  • bullet point icon Lifetime support after your course
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  • bullet point icon Live Instructor-led training
  • bullet point icon Refreshments all day
  • bullet point icon Latest Mac or PC ready to go
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  • bullet point icon Hands-on exercises

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We offer Keynote Introduction as a private course.

You can select a date which suits you or your team.

The course content can be fully customised to your exact learning requirements.

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Course Outline for Keynote Introduction

Introduction to Keynote

  • The workspace
  • Using the toolbar
  • Setting up Keynote
  • Preferences

Creating a presentation

  • Using Keynote themes
  • Creating your own theme
  • Creating a quick presentation
  • Adding slides
  • Deleting slides
  • Using master slides for layouts
  • Customising a slide

Working with images

  • Importing images
  • Masking and adjusting images
  • Adding effects like shadow and reflections
  • Drawing shapes
  • Grouping objects
  • Working with colour

Working with tables

  • Adding tables
  • Formatting rows and columns
  • Selecting, copying and moving cells
  • Formatting table borders and rows

Working with charts

  • Selecting one of the different chart types
  • Entering chart data
  • Formatting charts

Animation

  • Creating slide transitions
  • Creating object builds
  • Build In, Actions and Build Out
  • Creating popular typical effects

Adding sound and video

  • Adding sound and sound effects
  • Adding video
  • Best video formats
  • Editing video
  • Video playback options

Sharing your presentation

  • Sharing on iCloud
  • Presenting with Keynote
  • Adding notes to slides
  • Exporting to different file formats: PDF, QuickTime video
  • Uploading to YouTube
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FAQs about the Keynote Introduction course

Is this Keynote Introduction course suitable for me?

This course is designed for people who are new to Keynote or have been using Keynote for a while but have never had formal training or who would like to learn best practice in Keynote. If you are have any questions about whether the course could meet your needs, please speak to our customer service team. They will be delighted to advise you.

Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my Keynote Introduction course?

Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our Keynote Introduction course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.

How is the content taught throughout the Keynote Introduction course?

Our Keynote Introduction course is extremely interactive. You will be using Keynote throughout the day, working through examples and live projects under the guidance of our trainer, who will be supporting you through each step.

What is the recommended number of people for the class when I attend the Keynote Introduction course?

For private classes in Keynote Introduction, we recommend a maximum of 8 to 10 people from the same company in the class. Please ask our customer service team to help you find the right balance of people per class and the number of days training you need.

Should I attend the Keynote Introduction course in person or live online?

For in-person courses at our London training centre, you will receive a warm personal welcome, your choice of the latest Mac or PC and morning and afternoon refreshments. If you prefer to attend remotely, rest assured that you will be taught live by the same experts that deliver our in-person courses, covering the same training content, using the same exercises and materials. A second monitor is recommended but not essential.

What support is available after I attend the Keynote Introduction course?

We offer ongoing support to our Keynote Introduction course attendees through email and by arrangement, phone calls. You are welcome to ask any questions on topics covered during training. Our trainer will always do their best to explain principles and help you with any issues you encounter.

Keynote Introduction — Team and Bespoke Training

Booking a private training session allows you to focus on your exact needs on dates that work best for you or your team.

  • Sessions can be run online or in person, on your site or at our London training centre.
  • We manage training for many of the UK’s largest companies, taking care of all the admin, working with you to ensure the perfect course.
  • Our expert trainers will first understand your requirements and then tailor each session to your exact specification.
  • We offer a free consultation service to work out every detail of your course.

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