Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint

Course Code: HAC13  |

£20 Deposit
  • 2 Day Course, 10am – 5pm
  • Completion Certificate
  • Post Course Support
  • On Demand Videos

Overview

PowerPoint is widely used to present ideas. This two-day course teaches you how to design clear slides and deliver presentations with confidence. You’ll learn how to structure content, apply themes and use visuals effectively.

You’ll also explore multimedia features such as adding images, video and audio, plus interactive options like hyperlinks. The course covers transitions and animations, with guidance on using them appropriately.

By the end you’ll have created and delivered a short presentation to the group, gaining practical skills for work, study or community projects.

In-Person or Live Online

Flexible delivery options

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Contents

  • PowerPoint interface and slide basics
  • Design principles for slides
  • Themes and slide masters
  • Working with text and images
  • Using SmartArt and icons
  • Adding video/audio
  • Animations and transitions
  • Storyboarding content
  • Building a 5-8 slide deck
  • Presenter view and delivery tips
  • Accessibility checks
  • Exporting to PDF/video
  • Practice presentations
  • Peer feedback
  • Templates and resources

Outcomes

Completing this Microsoft PowerPoint course will enable you to do the following and more:

  • Create structured slide decks
  • Apply consistent themes and fonts
  • Insert and edit images and SmartArt
  • Add video, audio, animations and transitions
  • Use links for interactivity
  • Export slides for sharing
  • Deliver a presentation with confidence

Requirements

This course is fully funded for Hackney residents with UK/EU citizenship who were aged 19 or over on 31 August 2025, and who have the right to live and study in the UK. A Hackney address is required.

The workshop runs over 2 days (one day a week for 2 weeks). A £20 refundable deposit is required to secure your place. The deposit is returned on completion of the course. Learners must attend both sessions and complete enrolment and GLA funding paperwork.

Booking

Places are booked on a first come first served basis. We are operating a stand by / waiting list in case courses are fully booked. No prior knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint is required: only basic PC or Mac skills. If English is not your first language you should have a good level of English in order to participate.

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Small Class Sizes

Maximum 6 students

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Flexible Booking

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Contact

If you have any questions about our Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint course please send us a message using our contact page and we will reply to you as soon as possible – or call us on 0203 3974567.
 
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