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Microsoft PowerPoint From Basic To Advanced
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£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
3.2 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
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Overview

Microsoft PowerPoint From Basic To Advanced is designed for learners seeking a structured and practical understanding of creating, designing, and delivering effective presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. This course supports learners from introductory level through to advanced presentation design and enhancement techniques used in academic, business, and professional environments.

Through Microsoft Powerpoint, learners develop confidence in building clear, visually engaging, and well-structured presentations. The course focuses on practical awareness of presentation layout, text handling, visual design, transitions, animations, and multimedia integration to improve communication and audience engagement.

Microsoft Powerpoint is widely used for meetings, training sessions, education, and professional presentations. This course introduces how slides are created, formatted, enhanced, and presented effectively, helping learners understand both design principles and technical features. Learners explore how to balance content, visuals, and animation to communicate ideas clearly.

Rather than preparing learners for vendor certification, Microsoft PowerPoint From Basic To Advanced focuses on transferable digital presentation skills that improve productivity, confidence, and professional communication. By progressing from basic setup to advanced features such as animation control, multimedia editing, and exporting presentations, learners gain a complete understanding of Microsoft Powerpoint functionality.

Certificates

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Curriculum

19
sections
19
lectures
3h 15m
total

Course media

Description

Microsoft PowerPoint From Basic To Advanced consists of a structured series of lectures followed by an assessment. Each lecture builds progressively, developing presentation skills from basic navigation to advanced design, animation, and multimedia use.

Lecture 1 introduces Microsoft Powerpoint, covering the interface, basic terminology, and common presentation uses.

Lecture 2 focuses on getting started with Microsoft Powerpoint, including creating presentations, understanding slide layouts, and managing files.

Lecture 3 explores the font section and slide section, focusing on text formatting, slide creation, and layout control.

Lecture 4 examines paragraph tools, including alignment, spacing, and text organisation within slides.

Lecture 5 focuses on drawing and editing, introducing shapes, drawing tools, and object editing techniques.

Lecture 6 explores inserting tables and images, supporting structured data display and visual enhancement.

Lecture 7 examines illustrations and add-ins, introducing graphical elements and extended presentation features.

Lecture 8 focuses on links, comments, text tools, symbols, and media, supporting interactive and enriched presentations.

Lecture 9 explores design features, including themes, background styles, and visual consistency.

Lecture 10 examines transitions and enhanced morph, focusing on slide movement and smooth visual flow.

Lecture 11 focuses on animation, slideshow delivery, review tools, and view options to support presentation control and collaboration.

Lecture 12 explores photo and shape arrangement, focusing on alignment, layering, and visual balance.

Lecture 13 focuses on photo editing, introducing basic image enhancement and adjustment tools.

Lecture 14 explores video editing within presentations, supporting multimedia-rich slide decks.

Lecture 15 examines macros in PowerPoint from an awareness perspective, introducing automation concepts without programming instruction.

Lecture 16 focuses on exporting presentations as video, supporting alternative presentation formats.

Lecture 17 examines counteractive animation use, focusing on avoiding overuse and maintaining clarity and professionalism.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the Microsoft PowerPoint From Basic To Advanced course, learners receive a free digital certificate provided by Reed confirming course completion and knowledge achievement. A provider-issued course completion certificate is also available following verification of the Reed certificate. Learners may optionally order premium certificates and academic transcripts in hardcopy or softcopy formats for an additional cost. This course supports digital communication skills, professional productivity, and academic progression.

All certificates issued confirm participation and course completion only and do not represent a regulated qualification, professional licence, accounting certification, or authorisation to practise.

Who is this course for?

Microsoft PowerPoint From Basic To Advanced is suitable for learners with little or no experience using Microsoft Powerpoint, as well as those seeking to improve existing presentation skills. It is ideal for students, office staff, educators, trainers, professionals, and individuals who regularly create or deliver presentations.

Requirements

No formal qualifications or prior experience with Microsoft Powerpoint are required to enrol on Microsoft PowerPoint From Basic To Advanced. Learners should have a basic to good standard of English, access to the internet, and a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Completion of the assessment is required to successfully finish the course.

Career path

Microsoft PowerPoint From Basic To Advanced can support progression into administrative roles, business support positions, training and education support roles, or any role where strong presentation and communication skills are required.

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