Microsoft PowerPoint Introduction

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint Training Course Information

◆ Instructor-led PowerPoint training

Build your first professional slides

A hands-on, one-day course for new and self-taught users: create presentations from scratch, add images and charts, and run a slick slide show with animation and transitions.

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1 day

Instructor-led

Level 1 of 2

Beginners

UK-wide

On-site, remote or classroom

Create and deliver presentations with confidence

This one-day, instructor-led course gives a thorough introduction to the basic skills needed to use Microsoft PowerPoint effectively, through a combination of group discussion and hands-on practice.

By the end of the day, delegates will be comfortable building presentations from a blank slide, adding professional visuals, and running a show for an audience.

Navigate confidently around PowerPoint
Build basic presentations from scratch
Insert ClipArt, WordArt, charts and tables
Run presentations using animation and transitions

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Getting Started

The workspace, creating, saving and managing slides.

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Text & Objects

Formatting, bullets, AutoShapes and WordArt.

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Images & Charts

ClipArt, pictures, tables and data charts.

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Design & Show

Templates, animation, transitions and printing.

One day, two ways to book

Have our trainer visit your premises, or book individual places on a scheduled public course.

At Your Premises

£595 + VAT

One-day onsite · up to 8 people

Instructor-led at your location
Course tailored to your team’s slides
Printed materials & trainer travel included
About £75 + VAT per person when 8 attend

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Public Course

Classroom Place

£195 + VAT

One-day classroom · per delegate

Preston, Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds & London
Small groups with hands-on support
Reference manual & certificate included
Volume discounts for 2+ delegates

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Before you attend

This course is designed for new or self-taught users. Delegates should be able to use a mouse to select and open menus and icons, and be familiar with basic keyboard keys such as Shift, Ctrl, Tab and Home. No previous PowerPoint experience is required.

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What’s Covered

A practical day, step by step

The day builds from the PowerPoint workspace through to running a finished slide show.

1. Getting Started

The PowerPoint workspace
Creating & saving presentations
Opening, closing & switching presentations
Slide layouts; add, delete & move slides

2. Text & Objects

Inserting & formatting text and case
Moving & aligning frames
Bulleted lists
Drawing tools, AutoShapes & WordArt
Selecting & grouping objects

3. Images, Tables & Charts

Inserting ClipArt & images
The picture toolbar
Tables for columnar text
Creating & editing charts
Organisation charts

4. Design & Delivery

Design templates & backgrounds
Applying animation & build effects
Slide transitions
Navigating & running a slide show
Printing slides & handouts

Why Keys Training

What every course includes

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Tailored Content

Built around your team’s real workplace scenarios.

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Expert Trainers

Instructor-led, at the pace of your attendees.

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Reference Materials

Handouts and supporting materials for every attendee.

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Certificates

Course completion certificate for each attendee.

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Free Aftercare

Post-course telephone & email support.

Course Levels

Not sure this is the right level?

Download our free pre-course evaluation form (PDF) and a member of our team will recommend the right level for each attendee, or explore the other levels below.

Level 1: IntroductionLevel 2: AdvancedAll PowerPoint Training

Ready to build confident presenters?

View upcoming scheduled dates, or speak with a training advisor to arrange a tailored PowerPoint Introduction course for your team.

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