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Microsoft Powerpoint Intro Course

Create professional, engaging presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint on this one-day course.

Covering slide design, themes, Slide Master, animations, transitions and confident delivery.

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Microsoft Powerpoint Intro course

Microsoft Powerpoint Intro Course

Microsoft Powerpoint Intro Course

Learn how to create genuinely interesting and engaging presentations in PowerPoint. Create beautiful slides using different layouts and designs.

Learn how to incorporate charts and graphs to present data effectively. Master the different transitions and animations that add a professional touch to your presentations.

This is the ideal introduction to PowerPoint. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your knowledge, this course will equip you with the skills to create compelling PowerPoint presentations.

Once you've completed this course, our PowerPoint Advanced course covers Office integration, advanced animation, audio and video and Slide Master design.

One Day

10:00 - 16:30 UK Time

Key Learning Points

  • Key Learning Points

  • Navigate the PowerPoint interface confidently
  • Design slides using layouts, themes and Slide Master
  • Add and format text, images, SmartArt and charts
  • Apply animations and slide transitions
  • Deliver presentations using presenter view

If attending an online course you must have a licensed copy of any software required and access to a suitable computer.

You need no previous experience to attend this course.

Who is this course for?

For professionals who need to create presentations at work but have little or no PowerPoint experience — including managers, marketers, educators and administrators. No prior experience required.

Course Dates

Course Dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You Pay
16th Jul 26 Thu London Islington Available £349.00 £100.00 £249.00 + VAT
17th Sep 26 Thu Online Available £349.00 £70.00 £279.00 + VAT
20th Nov 26 Fri London Islington Available £349.00 £349.00 + VAT
No in-person dates available at the moment.
Course Dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You Pay
16th Jul 26 Thu London Islington Available £349.00 £100.00 £249.00 + VAT
20th Nov 26 Fri London Islington Available £349.00 £349.00 + VAT
Course Dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You Pay
17th Sep 26 Thu Online Available £349.00 £70.00 £279.00 + VAT
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Course Dates

16th Jul 26 (Thu)


Location:London Islington

Places: Available

RRP: £349.00

Discount: £100.00

You Pay: £249.00 + VAT

17th Sep 26 (Thu)


Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £349.00

Discount: £70.00

You Pay: £279.00 + VAT

20th Nov 26 (Fri)


Location:London Islington

Places: Available

RRP: £349.00

Discount:

You Pay: £349.00 + VAT

Course Outline

1

PowerPoint Basics

The PowerPoint Interface (Ribbon, Quick Access Toolbar, Dialog Boxes, Status Bar)

Creating, Opening, Saving & Closing Presentations

Switching Between Open Presentations

2

The right slide

Inserting Title Slides

Inserting Title And Content Slides

Changing The Layout Of A Slide

An Introduction To The Slide Master

3

Wrapping your head around text

Adding, Editing And Formatting Text

Editing Placeholder Textboxes

Managing Text In A Placeholder With Autofit

Converting Text To SmartArt - Boring Bullets No More!

Changing Bullet And Numbering Styles

4

Visually enhancing your presentation

Using SmartArt (Includes Making An Organisation Chart)

Creating Bar/Column/Pie Charts

Inserting, Formatting And Arranging Shapes

Inserting And Manipulating Pictures

5

Get ready to present

Adding Transitions

Adding Animation

Previewing A Slide Show

Adding Speaker Notes

Using Presenter View

6

Printing your slides

Printing Speaker Notes Pages

Printing Slides

Printing Handouts

7

Questions and answers

This course is also available as a private course. If you wish we can tailor the content for your team. Please contact us for more details.

Who attends?

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Career Progressives

Professionals who wish to develop skills for their current role and companies who believe in developing their talent.

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Career Changers

People seeking opportunities which require new skills. Industry relevant training for those pursuing a new role.

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Graduates

Certified courses for those who have earned their theoretical stripes, but need to prove capability to future employers.

Learn Your Way

Face to Face

Face To Face

Learn face-to-face with expert mentors in a dynamic setting that inspires growth and confidence.

Live Online

Live Online

Join remotely with expert mentors in real time — flexible, interactive learning that fits your lifestyle.

Team Training

Team Training

Upskill your team together. Build your team and develop consistency, and collective confidence.

Three Steps To Success

1

Identify Your Path

Define your direction with purpose, aligning your learning journey to personal and career goals.

2

Learn With Experts

Gain practical insight from real-world experts who bring clarity, confidence, and momentum to your growth.

3

Earn Certification

Your certificate of attendance is proof of progress — benchmarking your skills and commitment to growth.

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