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Microsoft PowerPoint Introduction

Microsoft PowerPoint Introduction

This course provides delegates with a comprehensive introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint, equipping them with the essential skills to create engaging and professional presentations. Participants will gain confidence in navigating the interface, designing visually appealing slides, and effectively incorporating multimedia elements, graphics, and data visualisations to enhance their message. By mastering key features such as transitions, SmartArt, and slide show controls, learners will be able to deliver polished presentations that communicate ideas clearly and impactfully. Whether for business, education, or personal use, this course lays a strong foundation for leveraging PowerPoint as a powerful tool for effective communication.

Counts towards 6 CPD Hours 1 Day Open Public & Closed Group
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Pre-Course Reflection

Please reflect on one or more of the questions below and come prepared to discuss your responses during the session.

  • Self-Assessment: On a scale of 1–10, how would you rate your current skill level in this subject? What factors influenced your rating?
  • Development Focus: Identify one specific behaviour, skill, or capability you would like to improve or develop further.
  • Relevant Examples: If possible, bring one or two relevant examples or scenarios from your experience that you would be willing to share with the group.

What You Will Learn

PowerPoint Basics: Covers the fundamental aspects of PowerPoint, including its interface, ribbon tabs, and basic navigation.
Slide Creation: Here, you learn how to create new slides, choose slide layouts, and add content to your slides such as text, images, and videos.
Graphics: How to work with various graphic elements, like images and clip art, and how to edit and format them within your slides.
Object Manipulation: You’ll learn how to manipulate objects on your slides, including resizing, moving, and aligning them to create a visually appealing presentation.
Shapes – Inserting, Combining: How to insert shapes into your slides, format them, and how to combine and modify shapes to create custom graphics.
Controlling Pictures: Insert and control pictures within your presentation, including options for resizing, cropping, and adjusting image properties.
Transitions: This topic covers how to add slide transitions to your presentation, giving it a more dynamic and professional feel as you move from one slide to the next.
Slide Shows: You’ll explore how to set up and deliver a PowerPoint slide show, including customising the slide show settings and rehearsing timings.
Charts & Graphs: You’ll learn how to create and customise charts and graphs within PowerPoint to visually represent data.
SmartArt: SmartArt is used to create visually appealing diagrams and process flows. Learn how to use SmartArt to enhance your presentations.
Printing Options: Discover the printing options available in PowerPoint, such as printing slides, handouts, and notes pages, as well as customising print settings.

Your Post-Course Challenge

  • Complete the further practice workbook
  • Apply the techniques to your own data

Counts Towards 6 CPD Hours

This course contributes 6 hours of Continuing Professional Development. Delegates can log these hours as evidence of structured learning for professional bodies and employers.

Key Features

Course Duration is 1 Day

Engaging tutor led event

Comprehensive course materials

Certificates of attendance

Access to Customer Portal (course bookers)

Course Guarantee

Priced per delegate per day for open public course

From: £295.00 Plus VAT

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