Master PowerPoint presentation design techniques. Learn from experts to create visually stunning slides and compelling content that delivers your message and captivates your audience.
1 day course 10am - 5pm Live Online or Classroom-based
What you will learn
- Understanding the principles of effective slide design, enabling you to create visually compelling presentations that capture and maintain attention.
- How to use colour, typography and layout strategically, empowering you to reinforce your message and enhance brand consistency throughout your slides.
- Exploring the use of imagery, icons and infographics, helping you communicate complex ideas quickly and memorably to any audience.
- Understanding the importance of visual hierarchy, alignment, emphasis, contrast, etc to help you guide viewers' focus and improve overall slide readability.
- How to create and customise master slides and templates, empowering you to streamline workflow and maintain design consistency across large presentations.
- Exploring methods for presenting data visually with images and icons, enabling you to make statistics more engaging and easy to understand.
- How to apply professional presentation design skills in your role, helping you deliver more persuasive, impactful presentations that drive results.
We can tailor this course to you
If you have specific requirements, talk to us about customising this course to meet your exact needs.
This PowerPoint Presentation Design 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
Book this course
We offer PowerPoint Presentation Design 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.
Request datesCourse Outline for PowerPoint Presentation Design
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
FAQs about the PowerPoint Presentation Design course
Is this PowerPoint Presentation Design 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 Presentation Design course?
Our PowerPoint Presentation Design 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 Presentation Design course?
For private classes in PowerPoint Presentation Design, 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 Presentation Design 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 Presentation Design course?
We offer ongoing support to our PowerPoint Presentation Design 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 Presentation Design course?
Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our PowerPoint Presentation Design course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.
PowerPoint Presentation Design — 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.
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.
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