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Microsoft PowerPoint – Basic Level

Course Summary

This entry-level course introduces participants to Microsoft PowerPoint and focuses on building clear, professional presentations from scratch. Through guided hands-on practice, learners will understand slide structure, content formatting, and basic design principles for effective communication.

Participants will also receive an introduction to Generative AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, which can assist with slide drafting, layout suggestions, and title recommendations to improve productivity and visual clarity.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

    • Navigate the PowerPoint interface and workspace

    • Create presentations using slides, themes, and layouts

    • Format text, images, and shapes consistently

    • Apply transitions and animations for basic storytelling

    • Prepare slide decks for printing or digital delivery

    • Use introductory AI features for title generation and content structuring

Target Audience

    • Office support staff, junior executives, and students new to presentation software

    • Professionals responsible for preparing meeting materials or departmental updates

    • Anyone transitioning from manual presentation tools or paper-based slides

Course Modules (Simplified Overview)

Participants will explore foundational tools and apply practical presentation skills through modules such as:

    • Getting Started with PowerPoint
       Learn how to create new presentations, explore themes, and navigate the workspace with ease.
    • Structuring Slides for Clarity
       Understand the importance of layout hierarchy, slide titles, and consistent content placement.
    • Formatting and Visual Elements
       Add and customize text boxes, shapes, icons, and images to visually support your message.
    • Design Basics for Readability
       Choose suitable fonts, colors, and contrast settings to maintain a clean, professional look.
    • Simple Animations and Transitions
       Apply tasteful motion effects to guide your audience’s attention and reinforce key points.
    • AI-Powered Presentation Assistance
       Use Microsoft Copilot to generate slide titles, create summaries, and explore layout suggestions for your content.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, participants will:

    • Create clear, visually consistent presentations for work or meetings

    • Understand the role of layout, structure, and visuals in communication
    • Be able to generate and format slides more efficiently using AI tools

Course Duration & Format

    • Duration: 1 Day
    • Mode: Physical / Virtual / Hybrid
    • HRDC Claimable: Yes

Trainer

Conducted by a certified Microsoft PowerPoint specialist with real-world experience in business communication, presentation coaching, and slide deck development.

Build Confident, Impactful Presentations

Reach out to schedule a private in-house session or register for an upcoming public class. Suitable for teams across departments who prepare client-facing or internal presentation materials.