Microsoft PowerPoint Essentials Training Course
Gain the skills you need to advance your career. This course offers hands-on learning, expert guidance, and real-world applications designed to help you grow.
Course Overview
| Course Title | Microsoft PowerPoint Essentials Training Course |
| Organization | Tech For Development (T4D) |
| Venue | Tech For Development (T4D) Training Center along Tala Road, Runda, Nairobi |
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| Course Fees (Face-to-Face) | USD 2,200/KES 150,000 (Exclusive of VAT) |
| Course Fees (Virtual) | TBA |
| Training Modes | Virtual and face-to-face training |
| Payment | Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course |
| Accreditation | Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion |
This intensive training course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to create professional, engaging, and visually appealing presentations. From mastering slide design to utilizing advanced tools for animations and transitions, this course ensures participants are confident in crafting presentations that capture their audience’s attention. Whether you are a beginner or someone looking to polish your PowerPoint skills, this course offers practical techniques that will enhance productivity and presentation delivery.
Duration
10 days
Target Audience
- Business professionals who regularly present reports or pitch ideas
- Educators and trainers designing instructional materials
- Students preparing academic presentations
- Marketing professionals creating campaign presentations
- Administrators and managers managing internal communications
Organizational Impact
- Enhanced communication and presentation skills across teams
- Improved clarity and consistency in business reporting and proposals
- Faster presentation creation with professional design standards
- Increased productivity with templates and automation tools
Personal Impact
- Improved confidence and efficiency in delivering presentations
- Better ability to create visually impactful content
- Mastery of PowerPoint tools and features for professional growth
- Enhanced collaboration through shared presentation editing
Course Objectives
Upon completing this course, you will be able to create and deliver engaging multimedia presentations that convey the key points of your message through the use of text, graphics, and animations.
- Identify the names and functions of the PowerPoint interface.
- Create, edit, save, and print presentations.
- Format presentations.
- Add a graphic to a presentation.
- Create and manipulate simple slide shows with outlines and notes.
- Create slide presentations that include text, graphics, animation, and transitions.
- Use design layouts and templates for presentations.
- Create a PowerPoint presentation.
Course Modules
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
- Overview of PowerPoint interface and navigation
- Customizing ribbons and quick access toolbar
- Exploring templates and slide themes
- Case Study: Creating a basic slide deck for a company profile
Module 2: Slide Design and Layouts
- Selecting appropriate layouts for different purposes
- Working with placeholders for text, images, and media
- Adjusting themes, fonts, and colors
- Case Study: Redesigning a marketing presentation with brand-consistent layouts
Module 3: Working with Text and Media Elements
- Inserting and formatting text boxes and shapes
- Adding images, icons, and SmartArt graphics
- Embedding videos and audio clips
- Case Study: Designing an investor pitch with integrated multimedia content
Module 4: Using Charts, Tables, and Diagrams
- Creating charts and graphs for data visualization
- Formatting and customizing tables
- Developing process flows and organization charts
- Case Study: Building a sales report presentation with tables and charts
Module 5: Animation and Transition Effects
- Applying animations to text and objects
- Using transitions between slides
- Managing the timing and order of animations
- Case Study: Crafting an interactive product demo with animations
Module 6: Presentation Management and Delivery Tools
- Using speaker notes and slide sorter views
- Rehearsing and recording slide timings
- Setting up slide shows for different audiences
- Case Study: Preparing a conference presentation with rehearsal tools
Module 7: Collaboration and Sharing Presentations
- Co-authoring presentations with team members
- Managing version history and updates
- Exporting presentations as PDFs or videos
- Case Study: Collaborating on a shared project pitch presentation
Module 8: Customization with Master Slides and Templates
- Working with slide masters for consistency
- Designing custom templates and themes
- Applying global changes through master slides
- Case Study: Creating a reusable template for internal training sessions
Module 9: PowerPoint Integration with Other Tools
- Embedding Excel charts and Word documents
- Using PowerPoint with Microsoft Teams for presentations
- Incorporating Power BI reports into slides
- Case Study: Integrating dynamic charts from Excel into a business review presentation
Module 10: Advanced Techniques and Troubleshooting
- Working with hyperlinks and action buttons
- Managing large presentations with sections
- Troubleshooting common PowerPoint issues
- Case Study: Resolving presentation issues for a live webinar
Course Administration
Methodology
This instructor-led training course is delivered using a blended learning approach comprising presentations, guided practical sessions, web-based tutorials, and group work.
Accreditation
Participants will receive a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion.
Training Venue
Held at the Tech For Development Training Centre.
Accommodation & Airport Transfer
Arranged upon request.
Email: letstalk@techfordevelopment.com
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179
Tailor-Made
Customised training available.
Payment
Send proof of payment to letstalk@techfordevelopment.com.
