MS PowerPoint Basics

Master the essentials of Microsoft PowerPoint and manage presentations with ease.

Overview
Microsoft PowerPoint remains a staple in business communication, academic delivery, and professional presentation. This course begins with the very basics—opening the software without mild panic—before guiding you through the essential features that make PowerPoint both powerful and user-friendly. You'll gain a clear understanding of slides, layouts, themes, and transitions without needing to phone a friend every five minutes.

By the end of this course, you'll confidently set up presentations that don’t look like they were built in a rush. Whether you're prepping for a work meeting, a classroom slideshow, or a persuasive pitch, you'll know how to manage your deck with style and purpose. Two modules. One goal: presentations that people remember for the right reasons.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the basic interface and features of PowerPoint software.
• Create, edit and manage presentation slides efficiently.
• Apply design elements for clean and clear visual structure.
• Use transitions and animations to enhance slide flow.
• Manage slide shows and presentation settings with control.
• Save, export and share files in suitable formats with ease.

Course Curriculum:

• Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
• Module 2: Setting up and Managing Presentations

Who is this Course For:

• Beginners looking to get started with Microsoft PowerPoint basics.
• Professionals needing to polish up their presentation skills.
• Students who frequently prepare class or project presentations.
• Freelancers creating client proposals or digital presentations.
• Office staff managing internal slides and weekly updates.
• Entrepreneurs presenting ideas to stakeholders and investors.
• Job seekers preparing slide decks for interviews or portfolios.
• Teachers delivering lectures using visual presentation tools.

Career Path:

• Administrative Assistant – £22,000 average yearly salary
• Presentation Designer – £30,000 average yearly salary
• Marketing Executive – £28,000 average yearly salary
• Training Coordinator – £27,000 average yearly salary
• Project Assistant – £26,500 average yearly salary
• Content Specialist – £32,000 average yearly salary