About This Module
This practical, hands‑on Microsoft PowerPoint course is designed for delegates who want to create confident, engaging, and visually appealing presentations for business or personal use. Whether you’re preparing team updates, client proposals, training sessions, or professional pitches, this module builds the essential skills needed to design slides that communicate clearly and look polished.
Delegates only need basic computer knowledge and the ability to use a mouse — no prior PowerPoint experience is required.
Throughout the session, participants will work directly within PowerPoint, learning by doing as they create, format, and enhance a variety of presentation types.
What You Will Learn
This course guides delegates step‑by‑step through the core features of PowerPoint, including:
Presentation Creation & Management
- Creating new presentations from scratch or using professionally designed templates
- Saving, naming, and closing presentations effectively
- Opening and editing existing presentations, including version control
Structuring Slide Content
- Bulleted lists for clear and readable information
- Using different bullet styles, including symbols and pictures
- Indenting and formatting list levels to improve flow
- Creating numbered lists for structured processes and steps
Visual Elements & Diagrams
- Exploring the Diagram Gallery to build organisational charts, cycles, processes, and more
- Inserting tables, charts, and graphs to present data clearly
- Creating charts directly from Excel spreadsheets for dynamic, accurate visuals
- Using Clip Art and images to enrich slides and improve audience engagement
Design & Animation
- Applying animation schemes to text and objects for polished delivery
- Using the Slide Design task pane to customise backgrounds, layouts, and themes
- Understanding Smart Tags and AutoFit to keep slides tidy and well‑formatted
Delivering Your Presentation
- Setting up slide shows, including timings, transitions, and presenter view
- Previewing the full presentation to ensure smooth and professional delivery
By the end of this module, delegates will be able to:
- Build complete presentations with clear structure and engaging visuals
- Use key PowerPoint tools confidently and efficiently
- Integrate charts, tables, and images to support key messages
- Apply design principles that enhance audience understanding
- Deliver polished slide shows with animations and transitions that support, not distract
