Keynote Introduction | Training Course
Course Facts
- 1 day course
- Live Online or Classroom-based
- Certificate of completion
- Maximum class size of 6 for scheduled courses
- Unlimited support after your course
- Courses at all levels: Introduction, Intermediate, Advanced and Masterclasses
Course Outline
- Introduction to Keynote
- Creating a presentation
- Working with images
- Working with tables
- Working with charts
- Animation
- Adding sound and video
- Sharing your presentation
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We offer Keynote Introduction as a private course, which means the course content can be fully customised to your exact learning requirements and run on your preferred dates.
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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.
Prices for bespoke sessions with our expert trainers start at £595 + VAT, depending on the course and number of people.
Costs include all preparation time to customise the course to your exact requirements.
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.
How many people are likely to be in 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.
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.
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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SEE COURSESUseful Links
- Keynote product page – Official Apple Keynote page
- Keynote support – The Apple support page for Keynote
- Wikipedia page for Keynote – History and capabilities of Keynote
- User guide to Keynote – Keynote user guide, from Apple
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