Master PowerPoint basics and enhance presentation skills. Learn from experts to create compelling slides, optimise delivery and engage audiences effectively.
1 day course 10am - 5pm Live Online or Classroom-based
What you will learn
- Understanding the PowerPoint interface and navigation tools, enabling you to create presentations with confidence and efficiency from the outset.
- How to design slides using themes, layouts and templates, empowering you to produce visually consistent and professional presentations every time.
- Exploring techniques for adding images, charts, infographics and video, helping you communicate complex ideas clearly and engage your audience more effectively.
- Understanding best practices for structuring content and storytelling, helping you convey your message clearly and persuasively.
- How to collaborate on presentations and use review tools, empowering you to work seamlessly with colleagues and gather valuable feedback.
- Exploring tips for delivering presentations and using presenter view, enabling you to present confidently and make a memorable impact.
- How to apply PowerPoint skills in your professional role, helping you deliver engaging, effective presentations that support your business objectives.
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This PowerPoint Introduction course includes
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Authorised Certificate
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Lifetime support after your course
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Course materials
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Live Instructor-led training
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Refreshments all day
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Latest Mac or PC ready to go
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Authorised Trainers
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Hands-on exercises
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Course Outline for PowerPoint Introduction
Uses and Elements of PowerPoint
- Understanding different ways to present information
- Navigating various PowerPoint views: Slide view, Normal View, Outline view
- Utilizing Speaker's Notes and Audience Handouts
- Familiarising yourself with screen layout and toolbox
- Entering text to form a presentation outline in Slide and Outline view
Formatting Text at the Character Level
- Changing font and size
- Applying type styles (bold, italic, underline)
- Formatting Smart Tags
Paragraph Formatting
- Changing bullet points and numbering
- Adjusting indents and spacing
Restructuring Text in a Slide
- Moving text up and down one line
- Promoting and demoting text to different levels within the same or a different slide
Charts and Graphs
- Creating organisation charts
- Creating bar, line, pie, and other types of charts
- Customising chart elements (titles, labels, axes)
Making Changes to Individual Slides
- Using the layout button to change layout style quickly
- Re-applying the Slide Master
- Assigning a different background
- Inserting slides from other presentations
Global Changes to a Presentation
- General use of the Slide Master
- Changing the background colour of a presentation
- Working with Themes to maintain consistency
- Applying consistent formatting across slides
Graphic Enhancements
- Using elements to enhance slides (boxes, circles, arrows)
- Adding clip art and images
- Using icons and 3D models
Presentations and Slideshows
- Previewing a slideshow
- Displaying slides automatically at timed intervals and manually determined intervals
- Assigning transition effects and animations
- Incorporating multimedia effects into slideshows (sound, video, animations)
Best Practices and Tips
- Optimising presentation design for different audiences
- Using PowerPoint's built-in accessibility features
- Tips for delivering engaging presentations
- Keeping up with the latest PowerPoint features and updates
Q&As and Next Steps
- Reviewing key takeaways and action plan for future use
- Resources for further learning and support
FAQs about the PowerPoint Introduction course
Is this PowerPoint Introduction course suitable for me?
This course is designed for people who are new to PowerPoint or have been using PowerPoint for a while but have never had formal training or who would like to learn best practice in PowerPoint. If you are have any questions about whether the course could meet your needs, please speak to our customer service team, who will be delighted to advise you.
How is the content taught throughout the PowerPoint Introduction course?
Our PowerPoint Introduction course is extremely interactive. You will be using PowerPoint 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 PowerPoint Introduction course?
For private classes in PowerPoint 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 PowerPoint 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 PowerPoint Introduction course?
We offer ongoing support to our PowerPoint 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.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my PowerPoint Introduction course?
Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our PowerPoint Introduction course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.
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- 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.
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