Microsoft PowerPoint Beginner Course | 1 day live online training

Mark Baglow Training Limited

Getting Started with PowerPoint

Build confidence using PowerPoint’s core tools and views.

• Navigating the PowerPoint interface and Ribbon

• Creating, opening, saving, and organising presentations

• Understanding slide layouts, placeholders, and text boxes

• Using Normal, Slide Sorter, and Reading views

• Inserting new slides and choosing appropriate layouts

• Using templates and themes to save time

Building Clear, Professional Slides

Learn how to structure slides so they’re easy to read and visually clear.

• Adding and formatting text for clarity

• Inserting and adjusting images, screenshots, and icons

• Using alignment tools to keep slides tidy

• Applying consistent spacing and layout

• Creating simple visual hierarchy (titles, bullets, emphasis)

• Avoiding common beginner design mistakes

Working with SmartArt, Shapes & Simple Visuals

Add structure and visual clarity without advanced design skills.

• Inserting and formatting shapes for simple diagrams

• Using SmartArt for clear, professional visuals

• Changing colours, styles, and layouts

• Grouping and aligning objects neatly

• Using icons and simple illustrations effectively

• Keeping visuals clean and accessible

Themes, Colours & Simple Slide Design

Create consistent, readable presentations using built-in design tools.

• Applying themes for consistent colours and fonts

• Understanding basic colour and font choices

• Making simple background adjustments

• Maintaining consistency across slides

• Using Design Ideas (where available)

• Applying clean design principles without overcomplicating

Adding Transitions & Basic Animations

Use movement sparingly to support your message.

• Applying simple slide transitions

• Using basic emphasis animations

• Controlling animation order with the Animation Pane

• Previewing and adjusting animation effects

• Avoiding over-animation

• Keeping presentations smooth and professional

Preparing & Delivering Your Presentation

Learn how to rehearse, present, and share slides with confidence.

• Using Presenter View effectively

• Adding and working with speaker notes

• Printing slides, notes, and handouts

• Exporting presentations as PDFs

• Starting and navigating slide shows

• Managing basic timing during delivery

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• Beginners or new users of Microsoft PowerPoint

• Professionals who feel unsure about slide design

• Employees asked to present ideas or information

• Anyone wanting to create clearer, more professional presentations

• People who have never had formal PowerPoint training

No previous PowerPoint experience is required.

Participants will need access to Microsoft PowerPoint.

You’ll need an internet connection to join the live online session.

Presentation skills are essential in many roles.

Building confidence with PowerPoint supports clearer communication, professional credibility, and effectiveness when sharing ideas, updates, or proposals.