Basic PowerPoint

Overview Struggling to create professional presentations that capture attention and communicate ideas clearly? Many people use PowerPoint regularly but miss …

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Overview

Struggling to create professional presentations that capture attention and communicate ideas clearly? Many people use PowerPoint regularly but miss out on features that can improve design, organisation, and delivery. As a result, presentations may look cluttered, outdated, or difficult to follow.

This Basic PowerPoint course helps you build confidence with Microsoft PowerPoint from the ground up. You will explore key tools, design features, animations, media options, and presentation settings. Whether for work, study, or personal projects, Basic PowerPoint provides a clear learning path.

Throughout the course, you will learn how to create engaging slides, manage content efficiently, and collaborate with others. By the end, Basic PowerPoint will help you produce polished presentations with greater ease and confidence.

Key Benefits Included

► Accredited by CPD
► Instant Access
► 24/7 Learning Assistance
► Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
► Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
► Developed by qualified professionals in the field

Sneak Peek

Learning Outcomes

► Create professional slide presentations using PowerPoint tools and features
► Apply animations, transitions, and multimedia elements effectively
► Organise and format presentation content for improved readability
► Manage presentation delivery using slide show and presenter view tools
► Collaborate and share presentations with team members efficiently

Who is This Course For?

► Beginners who want to learn Microsoft PowerPoint
► Students preparing presentations for academic projects
► Office workers looking to improve presentation skills
► Business owners creating reports and proposals
► Teachers and trainers developing learning materials
► Anyone interested in creating professional slide decks

Certification

CPD Certification

After successfully completing the assessment of this Basic PowerPoint course, you can apply for the CPD accredited certificates.
PDF certificate: £9.99
Hardcopy certificate: £15.99

Career Opportunities

► Presentation Specialist — £24,000–£38,000 per year
► Administrative Assistant — £22,000–£32,000 per year
► Office Administrator — £23,000–£35,000 per year
► Training Coordinator — £26,000–£40,000 per year
► Executive Assistant — £30,000–£50,000 per year

Course Curriculum

The course covers a wide range of essential topics, including:

Module 01: Overview

Module 02: Using the Right Mouse Button

Module 03: The Home Menu – Clipboard Sub Menu – Editing Sub Menu

Module 04: The Home Menu – Slides Sub Menu

Module 05: The Home Menu – Font and Paragraph Sub Menus

Module 06: The Home Menu – Drawing Sub Menu – Dictation Sub Menu

Module 07: Importing from Keynote and Google Docs

Module 08: The Insert Menu – 3D Models and Add Ins

Module 09: The Insert Menu – Images

Module 10: The Insert Menu – Media

Module 11: The Design Menu

Module 12: The Transitions Menu

Module 13: The Animations Menu – Part One

Module 14: The Animations Menu – Part Two

Accordion Content

Module 15: The Slide Show Menu

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Module 16: The Presenter View

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Module 17: The Review Menu

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Module 18: Sharing and Collaboration

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Module 19: The View Menu

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Module 20: View and Outline Command

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4.7 Average - 12 Reviews

★ Reviews

This course made PowerPoint much easier to understand. The lessons on animations, transitions, and presenter view were clearly explained, helping me create more polished and professional presentations for work and study.

A fantastic beginner-friendly course with well-organised modules. I particularly enjoyed the sections on design features and collaboration tools, which helped me improve both the appearance and effectiveness of my presentations.

Course Curriculum

Basic PowerPoint
	Module 01: Overview	00:03:00
	Module 02: Using the Right Mouse Button	00:03:00
	Module 03: The Home Menu – Clipboard Sub Menu – Editing Sub Menu	00:03:00
	Module 04: The Home Menu – Slides Sub Menu	00:03:00
	Module 05: The Home Menu – Font and Paragraph Sub Menus	00:03:00
	Module 06: The Home Menu – Drawing Sub Menu – Dictation Sub Menu	00:06:00
	Module 07: The Home Menu – Importing from Keynote and Google Docs	00:02:00
	Module 08: The Insert Menu – 3D Models and Add Ins	00:03:00
	Module 09: The Insert Menu – The Images Sub Menu	00:05:00
	Module 10: The Insert Menu – Media Sub Menu	00:05:00
	Module 11: The Design Menu	00:04:00
	Module 12: The Transitions Menu	00:04:00
	Module 13: The Animations Menu – Part One	00:03:00
	Module 14: The Animations Menu – Part Two	00:03:00
	Module 15: The Slide Show Menu	00:06:00
	Module 16: The Presenter View	00:04:00
	Module 17: The Review Menu	00:04:00
	Module 18: Sharing and Collaboration	00:01:00
	Module 19: The View Menu	00:06:00
	Module 20: View and Outline Command	00:03:00
Assignment
	Assignment – Basic PowerPoint	00:00:00

Certificate of Achievement

Upon completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate recognised globally. Choose from:

Pdf Certificate & Transcript £7.99
Hardcopy Certificate & Transcript £17.99

This certification validates your knowledge and skills, boosting your employability in healthcare.

1. What will I learn in the Basic PowerPoint course? +

This course teaches you how to create, edit, and deliver professional presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. You will learn slide design, formatting, animations, transitions, media integration, and collaboration features. It also covers presentation tools that help improve communication and audience engagement.

2. Is this course suitable for complete beginners? +

Yes, the course is designed specifically for beginners with little or no experience using PowerPoint. Lessons start with the fundamentals and progress through key features step by step. The content is easy to follow and suitable for learners of all backgrounds.

3. Do I need Microsoft PowerPoint installed? +

Yes, having access to Microsoft PowerPoint is recommended so you can follow along and practise the lessons. Most features covered are available in modern versions of PowerPoint. Access to a computer will help you gain the best learning experience.

4. Can I use these skills for work and study presentations? +

Absolutely. The skills taught in this course can be applied to business meetings, school projects, university assignments, training sessions, and client presentations. Learning how to structure and design slides can improve communication in many professional and academic settings.

5. How long does it take to complete the course? +

The course is self-paced, allowing you to learn according to your own schedule. Many learners complete it within a few days, while others prefer to spread lessons over several weeks. You can revisit modules whenever you need a refresher.