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Microsoft Powerpoint: The Basics (text-based) Training
This text-based course gives you everything you need to create professional PowerPoint presentations with ease. Designed for learners of all levels, this training will help you create impactful slides whether you’re preparing a pitch, a project, or showcasing your ideas.
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Microsoft PowerPoint is a tool that allows you to communicate ideas with clarity and impact, and our course makes mastering it straightforward and accessible.
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Learning outcomes
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Be familiar with Microsoft PowerPoint and its layout
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Know how to add slides and content
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Know how to deliver an effective presentation
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1The Basics
About this course
This training course is a practical guide to PowerPoint, covering everything you need to confidently create polished and dynamic presentations. You’ll explore and practice the essential tools for effective slide creation, content formatting, and delivering impactful presentations.
You’ll gain hands-on experience with slide creation, formatting, and adding impactful visuals like images, videos, and charts. Plus, you’ll discover how to enhance your presentations with smooth transitions, engaging animations, and professional design techniques. The course also provides valuable tips for delivering polished live presentations, including how to use tools like Presenter View to stay confident and organised.
Whether you’re crafting presentations for work, school, or personal projects, this course equips you with the practical tools and confidence to create and deliver PowerPoint presentations that stand out.
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Microsoft Powerpoint: The Basics Training certificate
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Each of our courses ends with a multiple-choice test to measure your knowledge of the material.
This Microsoft Powerpoint: The Basics Training course concludes with a 20 question multiple choice test with a printable certificate. In addition, brief in-course questionnaires guide the user through the sections of the training and are designed to reinforce learning and ensure maximum user engagement throughout.
As well as printable user certificates, training progress and results are all stored centrally in your LMS (Learning Management System) and can be accessed any time to reprint certificates, check and set pass marks and act as proof of a commitment to ongoing legal compliance.
What does my certificate include?
Your Microsoft Powerpoint: The Basics Training Certificate includes your name, company name (if applicable), name of course taken, pass percentage, date of completion, expiry date and stamps of approval or accreditations by recognised authorities.
Please note if you are using our course content via SCORM in a third party LMS then we are unable to provide certificates and you will need to generate these in your host LMS yourself.
Why is this training important?
Mastering PowerPoint equips you with the ability to communicate ideas effectively and leave a lasting impression on your audience. A well-structured, visually engaging presentation can transform the way your message is received.
This training teaches you how to design slides that are compelling and creative. You’ll learn how to create professional layouts, incorporate charts, graphs, and images, and use animations or transitions to focus attention without overwhelming your audience. The ability to confidently structure your narrative and use tools like Presenter View ensures your delivery is as polished as your slides. Additionally, the tips on presentation delivery allows your slides to work hand-in-hand with your speaking skills to connect with any audience.
Enhance your presentations, sharpen your communication, and discover how mastering PowerPoint can set you apart.
