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 PowerPoint's role, enabling professionals to structure clear presentations that improve meeting efficiency and stakeholder decision making.
- How to navigate PowerPoint views confidently to plan edit and deliver slides faster in real workplace scenarios.
- Creating structured slide content, helping designers and marketers communicate ideas clearly without overloading audiences professionally.
- How to format text and paragraphs for readability ensuring slides support productivity and reduce misinterpretation at work.
- Using visual elements effectively, empowering teams to reinforce messages with charts images and simple graphics.
- How to apply themes masters and transitions to maintain brand consistency for client decks and internal presentations.
- Delivering presentations confidently, improving accessibility engagement and professional impact across meetings training sessions and briefings.
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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
Course Dates
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| Thu 2 Apr 2026 | London |
£375
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| Fri 17 Apr 2026 | Live Online |
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£395
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Course Outline for PowerPoint Introduction
PowerPoint Foundations for Professional Communication
- Understanding where PowerPoint fits within modern business communication workflows
- Recognising different presentation formats for meetings pitches training and reports
- Exploring how slides support clarity decision making and audience understanding
PowerPoint Interface Navigation and Working Views
- Navigating Normal Outline Slide Sorter and Presenter views confidently
- Using Outline View to plan and restructure presentation narratives
- Working with speaker notes and handout views for multi-format delivery
Creating and Structuring Slide Content Effectively
- Building clear slide hierarchies using titles content placeholders and layout logic
- Reordering promoting and demoting text to refine structure quickly
- Using layouts strategically rather than manually positioning content
Formatting Text and Paragraphs for Readability
- Applying font size style and spacing for on-screen legibility
- Controlling bullet hierarchy indents and line spacing for clarity
- Avoiding common formatting habits that reduce visual impact
Visual Elements and Graphic Components in PowerPoint
- Adding shapes icons images and basic 3D objects appropriately
- Positioning and aligning visual elements accurately
- Using visuals to support meaning rather than decoration
Charts and Visual Data Representation
- Creating charts that communicate comparisons trends and proportions clearly
- Editing chart labels axes and legends for audience understanding
- Understanding when charts add value and when simple text works better
Slide Design Consistency Using Themes and Masters
- Applying themes to maintain visual consistency across presentations
- Making global design changes using Slide Master safely
- Managing backgrounds fonts and placeholders without breaking layouts
Transitions Animations and Media in Context
- Applying transitions selectively to support flow not distraction
- Using simple animations to guide attention purposefully
- Inserting audio or video responsibly for professional delivery
Presenting and Delivering with Confidence
- Running slide shows using Presenter View and timing controls
- Switching between manual and automatic slide progression
- Preparing slides for different room setups and display contexts
PowerPoint Best Practice Accessibility and Next Steps
- Applying accessibility features to support inclusive presentations
- Adapting slides for different audiences and delivery scenarios
- Staying aware of evolving PowerPoint features within Microsoft 365
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.
PowerPoint Introduction — Team and Bespoke Training
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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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