Designing Presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint

Learn how to design engaging, professional presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint

Duration 60 minutes

Level Beginner

Completion Certificate + Badge

Course Overview

This session introduces Microsoft PowerPoint as a powerful tool for creating clear, engaging, and visually consistent presentations. It is the first session in the PowerPoint series and focuses on both understanding the application and applying good presentation design practices.

You will explore the PowerPoint interface, learn how to create and structure slides, and understand how themes, layouts, and design choices impact how your message is received. The session also demonstrates how to enhance slides with images, charts, icons, video, and audio.

By the end of the session, you’ll be able to design polished presentations confidently, whether you’re presenting live, working in a hybrid environment, or creating content for others to consume in their own time.

Skills Gained

PowerPoint Interface Navigation Slide Layouts & Structure Themes & Visual Consistency Working with Media Animations & Transitions

What You’ll Learn

• Getting Started with PowerPoint – Navigate the interface, views, and key tools.

• Building Slides – Create slides using layouts, reuse content, and structure presentations logically.

• Design & Themes – Apply themes, customise backgrounds, and ensure visual consistency.

• Using Media – Insert and format images, charts, icons, video, and audio.

• Presenting Effectively – Manage slide shows, presenter view, and presentation delivery options.

Who Is This For?

This course is perfect for:

✓ New Microsoft PowerPoint users

✓ Anyone creating presentations for work or training

✓ Learners starting the PowerPoint skills series

Prerequisites

Microsoft 365 account. No prior PowerPoint experience is required.

Upon Completion

Digital Badge

Shareable credential for LinkedIn and professional profiles

Certificate of Completion

Official certificate to showcase your achievement