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PowerPoint Presentation Design | Training Course


  • PowerPoint Advanced

    Amazing! Looking forward to the follow-up course!

    MOD
    January 2025
  • PowerPoint Advanced

    Fantastic service and personable team.

    Sean D
    January 2025
  • PowerPoint Advanced

    The team and I enjoyed our PowerPoint training and we all learned things that I hadn't known before. So it was very useful!

    British Legion
    January 2025
  • PowerPoint Introduction

    First class - The trainer was extremely knowledgeable and answered all our questions.

    MOD
    February 2025
  • An excellent trainer with extreme depth of knowledge in the product. Also some really good and helpful shortcuts.

    February 2025
  • Great delivery, enjoyable training session.

    February 2025

Course Facts

  • 1 day course
  • Our Trainers are Authorised Professionals
  • 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

  • First Principles
  • Design Principles
  • Using Imagery
  • PowerPoint Best Practice
  • Leveraging AI in PowerPoint
  • Q&As and Next Steps
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We can tailor this course to you

If you have specific requirements, talk to us about customising this course to meet your exact needs.

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  • PowerPoint Advanced

    Amazing! Looking forward to the follow-up course!

    MOD
    January 2025
  • PowerPoint Advanced

    Fantastic service and personable team.

    Sean D
    January 2025
  • PowerPoint Advanced

    The team and I enjoyed our PowerPoint training and we all learned things that I hadn't known before. So it was very useful!

    British Legion
    January 2025
  • PowerPoint Introduction

    First class - The trainer was extremely knowledgeable and answered all our questions.

    MOD
    February 2025
  • An excellent trainer with extreme depth of knowledge in the product. Also some really good and helpful shortcuts.

    February 2025
  • Great delivery, enjoyable training session.

    February 2025

We offer PowerPoint Presentation Design as a private course, which means the course content can be fully customised to your exact learning requirements and run on your preferred dates.

Microsoft PowerPoint Private One-to-One Training

One-to-one tuition tailored to your exact requirements. Your choice of duration, dates and content.

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Microsoft PowerPoint Team Training for Companies

Group bookings provide you with the most cost-effective way to train your team.

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PowerPoint Presentation Design — Team Training and Bespoke Sessions

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.

Overview of PowerPoint Presentation Design

This course empowers participants to create impactful and visually compelling presentations. It covers essential design principles, including layout, colour theory and typography, tailored specifically for PowerPoint. Participants learn to effectively structure content, use visual elements to enhance messaging and apply animations and transitions appropriately. The course emphasises best practices for data visualisation, helping attendees transform complex information into clear, engaging graphics with a consistent visual style. By the end of the course, participants will have the skills to design professional, persuasive presentations that captivate audiences and effectively communicate key messages in any professional setting. Topics covered include First principles, Design principles, Using imagery, PowerPoint best practice, Leveraging ai in PowerPoint and Q&As and next steps.
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Course Outline for the PowerPoint Presentation Design Training Course

First Principles

  • Identifying your audience and their needs
  • Understanding different types of presentations (eg. informative, persuasive, educational)
  • Planning your presentation structure and content
  • Using visuals to strengthen your messaging and engage the audience
  • Applying narrative techniques to capture attention and maintain interest

Design Principles

  • Understanding alignment and its impact on presentation clarity
  • Applying emphasis to highlight key points
  • Using contrast to create visual interest
  • Implementing repetition for consistency and brand recognition
  • Utilizing proximity to group related elements
  • Achieving balance in your slide design
  • Using colour effectively to convey meaning and mood

Using Imagery

  • Incorporating images and icons to enhance slide content
  • Finding suitable, high-quality images from reliable sources
  • Creating infographics to present complex data visually
  • Optimising images for presentation quality and performance

PowerPoint Best Practice

  • Animating charts and infographics to add dynamic effects
  • Using margins, grids, and precise placement for professional-looking slides
  • Working with master slides to maintain consistency across the presentation
  • Laying type over images effectively without compromising readability
  • Selecting typography and font choices that align with your message
  • Leveraging AI tools in PowerPoint to enhance design and efficiency
  • Optimising presentation design for different audiences and devices
  • Using PowerPoint's latest features to stay up-to-date with industry trends
  • Tips for delivering engaging and interactive presentations
  • Resources for further learning and support in PowerPoint

Leveraging AI in PowerPoint

  • Using AI to suggest design ideas and layouts
  • Applying AI-powered tools for text and image manipulation
  • Integrating AI-driven features to enhance presentation creation and delivery

Q&As and Next Steps

  • Reviewing key takeaways and action plan for future use
  • Resources for ongoing learning and support in PowerPoint

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