What You'll Learn
This practical PowerPoint course emphasizes creating impactful presentations. Design slides that tell stories and persuade audiences effectively.
Key Skills You'll Master
Professional Slide Design
Master layouts, themes, color schemes, fonts, and create visually consistent presentations with brand standards.
Animations & Transitions
Add smooth transitions, entrance/exit animations, motion paths, and timing to create dynamic, engaging presentations.
Charts, Graphics & Visuals
Create data visualizations, insert SmartArt, icons, shapes, and use images effectively to support messages.
Multimedia Integration
Embed videos, audio, hyperlinks, and interactive elements to create rich multimedia presentations.
Presentation Storytelling
Structure narratives, create compelling openings, design slide flow, and deliver persuasive presentations.
Presenter View & Delivery
Use presenter notes, master presenter view, rehearse timings, and deliver confident presentations.
Course Modules
Module 1: PowerPoint Basics
2 Hours- PowerPoint interface and views
- Creating and saving presentations
- Adding and organizing slides
- Slide layouts and placeholders
- Basic text and formatting
- Lab: Create simple business presentation
Module 2: Slide Design Principles
4 Hours- Design principles and best practices
- Themes, variants, and color schemes
- Font selection and hierarchy
- White space and visual balance
- Slide Master customization
- Lab: Design custom branded template
Module 3: Animations & Transitions
3 Hours- Slide transitions and effects
- Object animations (entrance, exit, emphasis)
- Motion paths and custom animations
- Animation timing and sequencing
- Morph transition for seamless movement
- Lab: Create animated product demo
Module 4: Data Visualization
4 Hours- Creating and formatting charts
- SmartArt graphics for concepts
- Tables and data presentation
- Infographic design techniques
- Data-driven slide layouts
- Lab: Build data dashboard slides
Module 5: Images & Graphics
3 Hours- Inserting and formatting images
- Image cropping and effects
- Icons and shapes usage
- Background removal tools
- Screenshot and screen recording
- Lab: Create visual-heavy presentation
Module 6: Multimedia Integration
3 Hours- Embedding videos and audio
- Video trimming and formatting
- Hyperlinks and action buttons
- Interactive navigation slides
- Online video integration
- Lab: Build interactive training deck
Module 7: Collaboration & Review
2 Hours- Comments and review features
- Co-authoring presentations
- Version history and comparison
- Sharing and permissions
- Exporting to PDF and video
- Lab: Collaborative presentation workflow
Module 8: Presentation Delivery
3 Hours- Presenter View mastery
- Speaker notes best practices
- Rehearse timings and recording
- Presenter Coach AI feedback
- Q&A and audience engagement
- Lab: Record and deliver presentation
Hands-On Labs & Projects
Lab 1: Business Pitch Deck
Create investor pitch deck with problem/solution slides, market analysis, financial projections, and call-to-action.
Lab 2: Training Presentation
Build employee training deck with learning objectives, interactive quizzes, video integration, and knowledge checks.
Lab 3: Data Dashboard Slides
Design executive dashboard with charts, KPIs, trend analysis, and data-driven insights visualization.
Lab 4: Custom Template Design
Create branded template with master slides, color schemes, font sets, and reusable layouts.
Lab 5: Interactive Presentation
Build non-linear presentation with hyperlinks, action buttons, navigation menu, and interactive elements.
Lab 6: Video Integration
Create product demo with embedded videos, screen recordings, video trimming, and multimedia effects.
Lab 7: Animation Showcase
Design animated presentation using Morph transitions, custom paths, sequenced animations, and timing effects.
Project: Executive Presentation
Deliver complete executive presentation with professional design, data visualization, storytelling, and delivery.
Tools & Platforms Required
Note: Microsoft 365 recommended for Designer AI and Presenter Coach features.
Who Should Enroll
Career Outcomes
PowerPoint proficiency enhances careers in presentation-focused roles including:
Sales Representative
$45K - $70K avg. salary
Marketing Specialist
$48K - $68K avg. salary
Corporate Trainer
$50K - $72K avg. salary
Business Consultant
$60K - $90K avg. salary