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This beginner’s course is designed to provide attendees with a solid understanding of PowerPoint’s key features. It will benefit anyone wishing to create and modify professional looking presentations.

On completion of this course, attendees will be able to create a PowerPoint presentation that includes various content types. Attendees will be able to apply simple transition and animation effects and prepare and proof a presentation for delivery.

Attendees do not need any previous experience of PowerPoint but must have a basic understanding of PCs, including familiarity with a keyboard and mouse.

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For companies who need to train groups of staff either remotely or in-person.

  • One day course
  • Up to 10 delegates
  • Flexible in-house training dates
  • Face-to-face training
  • In-house or a venue of choice
  • Virtual training option
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Laura Cutmore

Laura Cutmore

Laura is dedicated to up-skilling individuals and teams and passionate about helping delegates build confidence and save time with the tools they need to get their jobs done.

She has a strong background in all aspects of the training lifecycle and brings over 20 years’ experience of design and delivery in the training industry.

Laura specialises in the Microsoft 365 suite and enjoys the challenge of keeping up to date with Microsoft 365 applications.

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Full PowerPoint Foundation Training Course Content

Getting Started

  • Tour and Terminology
  • Get Help

Create a Basic Presentation

  • Size Slides
  • Insert Slides Using Different Layouts
  • Change Slide Layout
  • Save, Close and Open

Text Formatting

  • Format Text and Bullets
  • Global Formatting Using Masters

Tables and Charts

  • Insert Tables
  • Insert Charts

Slide Management

  • PowerPoint Views
  • Navigation Options
  • Move, Copy, Duplicate and Delete

Pictures Icons and SmartArt

  • Convert Text to SmartArt
  • Work with SmartArt Graphics
  • Add Pictures and Icons
  • Use Designer

Introduction to Drawing Tools

  • Work with Basic Shapes
  • Use Eyedropper
  • Use the Selection Pane

Transitions and Animation

  • Add Slide Transitions
  • Apply Simple Animation Effects
  • The Animation Pane

Prepare and Proof

  • Add Speaker Notes
  • Add Slide Numbers
  • Headers and Footers
  • Proof Slides
  • Print Slides and Handouts

Deliver a Presentation

  • Start a Slide Show
  • Navigate Slides
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Business Benefits

By investing in people, you can give your team all the necessary skills they need to help support your organisation’s goals.

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People Development

Completing our PowerPoint Foundation course will give you additional skills you need to help support your career development.

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Flexible Training Courses

  • Online or face-to-face in-house training
  • Individual delegates or group training
  • Flexible dates to fit schedules
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Why choose TrainingU?

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Passionate

Established in 2008 by a team of knowledgeable training experts, we are passionate about delivering excellent training that makes a real difference.

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Experienced

All our trainers are qualified and experienced PowerPoint trainers that will deliver the highest level of training to you and your team.

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Collaborative

Working together with our clients, understanding their needs and desired learning outcomes, to deliver a personalised learning solution.

Your complete training solution

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Before Training

Our Skills Assessment will ensure staff attend the correct level of training. Based on results, we will organise the training sessions required, who will take them and the level to best match the skills needed.

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During Training

We provide first class training with highly experienced trainers. Courses include lots of exercises, practise and interactivity throughout, maximising learning whether delivered online or at your offices.

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After Training

We will grant you organisation free access to our suite of online PowerPoint resources. In addition, we provide free post training support to ensure your staff utilise their new skills effectively.

Our Clients

International SOS Pioneer DJ

What Our Clients Say...

"Great trainer. Very interactive and engaging session with clear instructions. I would highly recommend this course for anyone who wants to learn PowerPoint."

ABC International Bank Plc

"Excellent training! Our trainer was brilliant and made learning about PowerPoint interesting. I have taken away lots of useful tips and pointers and have learnt a lot more than I was expecting to. I would love to do the follow up course."

NHS Blood and Transplant

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Simply fill out the contact form or call 0333 344 6630 to make an enquiry, book your training or assess your staff training levels.