PowerPoint Skills Training Course
Comprehensive PowerPoint Skills training covering presentation design, slide creation, animations, data visualization.
Course Title
PowerPoint Skills
Course Duration
1 Day
Competency Assessment Criteria
Practical Assessment and Knowledge Assessment
Training Delivery Method
Classroom (Instructor-Led) or Online (Instructor-Led)
Service Coverage
Saudi Arabia - Bahrain - Kuwait - Philippines
Course Average Passing Rate
95%
Post Training Reporting
Post Training Report(s) + Candidate(s) Training Evaluation Forms
Certificate of Successful Completion
Certification is provided upon successful completion. The certificate can be verified through a QR-Code system.
Certification Provider
Tamkene Saudi Training Center - Approved by TVTC (Technical and Vocational Training Corporation)
Certificate Validity
2 Years (Extendable with additional training hours)
Instructors Languages
English / Arabic / Urdu / Hindi / Pashto
Training Services Design Methodology
ADDIE Training Design Methodology
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Course Overview
This comprehensive PowerPoint Skills training course equips participants with essential knowledge and practical skills required for creating, designing, and delivering professional presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. The course covers fundamental PowerPoint operations along with advanced techniques for visual design, content organization, animation application, and audience engagement to maximize presentation impact.
Participants will learn to apply industry best practices for presentation structure, visual communication, and slide design principles to create compelling presentations that effectively convey messages and drive desired outcomes. This course combines theoretical concepts with practical applications and real-world case studies to ensure participants gain valuable skills applicable to their professional environment while emphasizing clarity, professionalism, and audience-centered design.
Key Learning Objectives
Understand fundamental PowerPoint interface navigation and presentation management
Apply effective slide design principles for visual communication
Create professional presentations with consistent branding and formatting
Implement animations, transitions, and multimedia elements strategically
Develop data visualization skills using charts, graphs, and SmartArt
Design templates and master slides for organizational consistency
Utilize presenter tools and delivery features effectively
Prepare presentations optimized for different delivery contexts
Group Exercises
Business presentation scenarios including (sales pitches, training materials, project updates)
Design evaluation exercises including (identifying design flaws, suggesting enhancements, applying best practices)
Multimedia integration tasks including (adding animations strategically, embedding media, creating interactive navigation)
The importance of proper training in creating effective and professional presentations
Knowledge Assessment
Technical quizzes on PowerPoint features including (multiple-choice questions on design principles, matching exercise for animation types)
Scenario-based assessments including (analyzing presentation effectiveness, recommending design improvements)
Design evaluation exercises including (identifying design flaws, suggesting enhancements, applying best practices)
Feature application challenges including (demonstrating master slide usage, creating data visualizations, implementing interactive elements)
Course Outline
1. Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
1.1 PowerPoint Interface and Navigation
PowerPoint workspace components including (ribbon interface, slide pane, notes section, status bar, view options)
Understanding views including (normal view, slide sorter view, reading view, slide show view, presenter view)
File management including (creating presentations, saving formats, auto-recovery, version compatibility)
Presentation properties including (metadata, document information, file size optimization, security settings)
Quick access toolbar customization including (frequently used commands, personalized shortcuts, efficiency enhancement)
1.2 Presentation Planning and Structure
Defining presentation objectives including (audience analysis, key messages, desired outcomes, call to action)
Content organization including (logical flow, storytelling structure, beginning-middle-end, information hierarchy)
Slide quantity considerations including (content density, time allocation, attention span, key message focus)
Presentation outline development including (main points, supporting details, transitions, summary sections)
Storyboarding techniques including (visual planning, flow mapping, content sequencing, coherence checking)
2. Slide Design Fundamentals
2.1 Design Principles for Presentations
Visual hierarchy including (emphasis, contrast, size relationships, reading order, focal points)
Whitespace utilization including (breathing room, clarity enhancement, professional appearance, content balance)
Alignment and consistency including (grid usage, object positioning, uniform spacing, visual cohesion)
Color theory basics including (color psychology, contrast requirements, brand colors, accessibility considerations)
Typography principles including (font selection, readability, size guidelines, hierarchy establishment, pairing fonts)
2.2 Slide Layout and Formatting
Layout selection including (title slides, content slides, comparison slides, section headers, blank layouts)
Text formatting including (font choices, size adjustments, bold and italic usage, color application, text effects)
Placeholder management including (text boxes, content placeholders, positioning, resizing, deletion)
Background formatting including (solid colors, gradients, textures, pictures, transparency, watermarks)
Bullet points and lists including (effective usage, customization, indentation, symbol selection, list alternatives)
3. Working with Visual Elements
3.1 Images and Graphics
Inserting images including (file insertion, online pictures, stock images, screenshots, photo albums)
Image editing including (cropping, resizing, compression, color correction, artistic effects, background removal)
Image placement and alignment including (positioning, layering, grouping, distribution, alignment tools)
Icons and illustrations including (icon libraries, scalable graphics, customization, consistency, visual metaphors)
Shapes and drawing objects including (basic shapes, custom shapes, formatting, combining shapes, creative uses)
3.2 SmartArt and Diagrams
SmartArt categories including (list layouts, process diagrams, cycle graphics, hierarchy charts, relationship diagrams, matrix layouts, pyramid structures)
SmartArt creation including (converting text, structure selection, content addition, layout modification)
SmartArt customization including (color schemes, style changes, shape formatting, text editing, size adjustment)
Organizational charts including (hierarchy creation, position addition, relationship lines, formatting options)
Process flows including (sequential steps, decision points, connectors, visual clarity, professional appearance)
4. Data Visualization and Charts
4.1 Creating Effective Charts
Chart types overview including (column charts, bar charts, line charts, pie charts, area charts, scatter plots, combo charts)
Chart selection criteria including (data type, message emphasis, comparison needs, trend display, proportion showing)
Chart creation process including (data entry, chart insertion, type selection, data range modification)
Chart elements including (titles, axis labels, legends, data labels, gridlines, trend lines)
Chart formatting including (colors, styles, fonts, effects, professional appearance, brand consistency)
4.2 Tables and Data Presentation
Table creation including (inserting tables, row and column management, cell merging, table sizing)
Table formatting including (table styles, shading, borders, text formatting, alignment options)
Excel integration including (embedding spreadsheets, linking data, updating connections, Excel chart insertion)
Data tables design including (readability, highlighting key information, minimalist approach, visual hierarchy)
Infographic elements including (data storytelling, visual statistics, icon integration, engaging presentations)
5. Animations and Transitions
5.1 Slide Transitions
Transition types including (subtle transitions, dynamic transitions, exciting transitions, content transitions)
Transition timing including (duration settings, delay options, automatic advancement, manual progression)
Transition application including (single slide, multiple slides, all slides, removing transitions)
Sound effects including (transition sounds, volume control, appropriate usage, professional considerations)
Transition best practices including (consistency, purposeful use, audience comfort, distraction avoidance)
5.2 Animation Effects
Animation categories including (entrance effects, emphasis effects, exit effects, motion paths)
Animation application including (object selection, effect assignment, sequence ordering, timing adjustment)
Animation pane usage including (effect management, reordering, duration modification, trigger settings)
Custom animations including (effect options, direction choices, speed control, delay introduction)
Animation strategy including (drawing attention, revealing content, building complexity, maintaining engagement, avoiding overuse)
6. Master Slides and Templates
6.1 Working with Master Slides
Slide master concepts including (template foundation, consistent formatting, global changes, layout inheritance)
Master slide editing including (accessing slide master view, modifying layouts, adding elements, font themes)
Layout customization including (creating custom layouts, placeholder addition, background graphics, layout naming)
Theme application including (design themes, color schemes, font sets, effect styles)
Brand consistency including (logo placement, color guidelines, font standards, template distribution)
6.2 Template Creation and Management
Custom template development including (master slide design, layout variety, placeholder positioning, style definition)
Template saving including (file formats, template location, organizational templates, personal templates)
Template application including (starting from template, applying to existing presentations, template updates)
Reusable content including (slide libraries, content reuse, version control, standardization)
Template maintenance including (updates, distribution, user training, consistency enforcement)
7. Multimedia and Interactive Elements
7.1 Audio and Video Integration
Audio insertion including (audio files, recording narration, playback settings, volume control)
Video embedding including (file insertion, online video, playback options, compression, format compatibility)
Media playback controls including (automatic start, trigger on click, looping, hiding during presentation)
Media editing including (trimming, fade in and out, bookmarks, poster frames)
File size management including (compression techniques, linked versus embedded media, optimization strategies)
7.2 Hyperlinks and Action Buttons
Hyperlink creation including (linking slides, external websites, email addresses, other files)
Action buttons including (navigation buttons, custom buttons, interactive elements, hover effects)
Interactive navigation including (non-linear presentations, menu slides, return navigation, flexible delivery)
Hyperlink management including (editing links, removing links, link testing, broken link checking)
Interactive presentation design including (audience engagement, branching scenarios, exploration options, self-guided presentations)
8. Presentation Delivery and Presenter Tools
8.1 Preparing for Delivery
Slide show setup including (presentation mode, display options, timing, looping, kiosk mode)
Presenter view features including (notes display, slide preview, timer, navigation tools, zoom functionality)
Rehearsal techniques including (timing rehearsal, recording presentations, self-review, improvement identification)
Notes and handouts including (speaker notes creation, notes pages, handout master, audience materials)
Technical preparation including (equipment testing, backup plans, file compatibility, remote setup)
8.2 Delivery Best Practices
Presentation navigation including (slide advancement, jumping to slides, black screen, pointer options)
Annotation tools including (pen and highlighter, drawing on slides, erasing marks, saving annotations)
Audience engagement including (eye contact, body language, voice modulation, interaction opportunities)
Handling questions including (slide parking, backup slides, hidden slides, appendix content)
Post-presentation actions including (distribution, feedback collection, follow-up materials, presentation recording)
9. Advanced Features and Productivity
9.1 Collaboration and Sharing
Co-authoring presentations including (cloud storage, simultaneous editing, change tracking, conflict resolution)
Comments and reviews including (adding comments, responding, resolving, review workflow)
Sharing options including (email, cloud sharing, embedding, exporting, publishing)
Version control including (tracking changes, comparing presentations, managing versions, rollback options)
Presentation protection including (password protection, marking as final, restricted editing, digital signatures)
9.2 Efficiency and Productivity
Keyboard shortcuts including (navigation shortcuts, formatting shortcuts, object manipulation, presentation shortcuts)
Sections organization including (creating sections, section management, collapsing and expanding, navigation efficiency)
Reusing slides including (importing slides, slide libraries, maintaining formatting, duplicate prevention)
Find and replace including (text replacement, font replacement, formatting changes, batch updates)
Customization options including (default settings, preferences, auto-save frequency, interface personalization)
10. Case Studies & Group Discussions
Business presentation scenarios including (sales pitches, training materials, project updates, executive briefings)
The importance of proper training in creating effective and professional presentations
Practical Assessment
Presentation creation exercise including (developing slides on assigned topic, applying design principles, incorporating visual elements)
Design improvement task including (redesigning poorly formatted slides, enhancing visual appeal, improving clarity)
Multimedia integration including (adding animations and transitions strategically, embedding audio or video, creating interactive navigation)
Gained Core Technical Skills
Applying slide design principles including (visual hierarchy, whitespace utilization, color theory)
Creating and formatting visual elements including (images, SmartArt diagrams, shapes)
Developing data visualizations including (charts, tables, infographic elements)
Implementing animations and transitions including (entrance effects, timing adjustments, strategic application)
Designing master slides and templates including (custom layouts, brand consistency, theme application)
Integrating multimedia elements including (audio insertion, video embedding, playback controls)
Creating interactive presentations including (hyperlinks, action buttons, non-linear navigation)
Utilizing presenter tools including (presenter view, rehearsal techniques, annotation tools)
Collaborating and sharing presentations including (co-authoring, version control, sharing options)
Training Design Methodology
ADDIE Training Design Methodology
Targeted Audience
Sales and Marketing Personnel delivering client presentations
Training and Development Staff creating educational materials
Project Managers presenting status updates and proposals
Business Analysts communicating findings and recommendations
Administrative Personnel supporting presentation development
Technical Professionals explaining complex concepts visually
Executive Staff delivering strategic communications
Consultants preparing client deliverables
Why Choose This Course
Comprehensive coverage of PowerPoint from basic to advanced features
Focus on design principles and visual communication best practices
Hands-on practice with real-world business presentation scenarios
Development of professional presentation creation skills
Emphasis on audience engagement and message clarity
Exposure to time-saving techniques and productivity shortcuts
Integration of storytelling and persuasive communication principles
Enhancement of professional credibility through polished presentations
Note
Note: This course outline, including specific topics, modules, and duration, can be customized based on the specific needs and requirements of the client.
Course Outline
1. Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
1.1 PowerPoint Interface and Navigation
PowerPoint workspace components including (ribbon interface, slide pane, notes section, status bar, view options)
Understanding views including (normal view, slide sorter view, reading view, slide show view, presenter view)
File management including (creating presentations, saving formats, auto-recovery, version compatibility)
Presentation properties including (metadata, document information, file size optimization, security settings)
Quick access toolbar customization including (frequently used commands, personalized shortcuts, efficiency enhancement)
1.2 Presentation Planning and Structure
Defining presentation objectives including (audience analysis, key messages, desired outcomes, call to action)
Content organization including (logical flow, storytelling structure, beginning-middle-end, information hierarchy)
Slide quantity considerations including (content density, time allocation, attention span, key message focus)
Presentation outline development including (main points, supporting details, transitions, summary sections)
Storyboarding techniques including (visual planning, flow mapping, content sequencing, coherence checking)
2. Slide Design Fundamentals
2.1 Design Principles for Presentations
Visual hierarchy including (emphasis, contrast, size relationships, reading order, focal points)
Whitespace utilization including (breathing room, clarity enhancement, professional appearance, content balance)
Alignment and consistency including (grid usage, object positioning, uniform spacing, visual cohesion)
Color theory basics including (color psychology, contrast requirements, brand colors, accessibility considerations)
Typography principles including (font selection, readability, size guidelines, hierarchy establishment, pairing fonts)
2.2 Slide Layout and Formatting
Layout selection including (title slides, content slides, comparison slides, section headers, blank layouts)
Text formatting including (font choices, size adjustments, bold and italic usage, color application, text effects)
Placeholder management including (text boxes, content placeholders, positioning, resizing, deletion)
Background formatting including (solid colors, gradients, textures, pictures, transparency, watermarks)
Bullet points and lists including (effective usage, customization, indentation, symbol selection, list alternatives)
3. Working with Visual Elements
3.1 Images and Graphics
Inserting images including (file insertion, online pictures, stock images, screenshots, photo albums)
Image editing including (cropping, resizing, compression, color correction, artistic effects, background removal)
Image placement and alignment including (positioning, layering, grouping, distribution, alignment tools)
Icons and illustrations including (icon libraries, scalable graphics, customization, consistency, visual metaphors)
Shapes and drawing objects including (basic shapes, custom shapes, formatting, combining shapes, creative uses)
3.2 SmartArt and Diagrams
SmartArt categories including (list layouts, process diagrams, cycle graphics, hierarchy charts, relationship diagrams, matrix layouts, pyramid structures)
SmartArt creation including (converting text, structure selection, content addition, layout modification)
SmartArt customization including (color schemes, style changes, shape formatting, text editing, size adjustment)
Organizational charts including (hierarchy creation, position addition, relationship lines, formatting options)
Process flows including (sequential steps, decision points, connectors, visual clarity, professional appearance)
4. Data Visualization and Charts
4.1 Creating Effective Charts
Chart types overview including (column charts, bar charts, line charts, pie charts, area charts, scatter plots, combo charts)
Chart selection criteria including (data type, message emphasis, comparison needs, trend display, proportion showing)
Chart creation process including (data entry, chart insertion, type selection, data range modification)
Chart elements including (titles, axis labels, legends, data labels, gridlines, trend lines)
Chart formatting including (colors, styles, fonts, effects, professional appearance, brand consistency)
4.2 Tables and Data Presentation
Table creation including (inserting tables, row and column management, cell merging, table sizing)
Table formatting including (table styles, shading, borders, text formatting, alignment options)
Excel integration including (embedding spreadsheets, linking data, updating connections, Excel chart insertion)
Data tables design including (readability, highlighting key information, minimalist approach, visual hierarchy)
Infographic elements including (data storytelling, visual statistics, icon integration, engaging presentations)
5. Animations and Transitions
5.1 Slide Transitions
Transition types including (subtle transitions, dynamic transitions, exciting transitions, content transitions)
Transition timing including (duration settings, delay options, automatic advancement, manual progression)
Transition application including (single slide, multiple slides, all slides, removing transitions)
Sound effects including (transition sounds, volume control, appropriate usage, professional considerations)
Transition best practices including (consistency, purposeful use, audience comfort, distraction avoidance)
5.2 Animation Effects
Animation categories including (entrance effects, emphasis effects, exit effects, motion paths)
Animation application including (object selection, effect assignment, sequence ordering, timing adjustment)
Animation pane usage including (effect management, reordering, duration modification, trigger settings)
Custom animations including (effect options, direction choices, speed control, delay introduction)
Animation strategy including (drawing attention, revealing content, building complexity, maintaining engagement, avoiding overuse)
6. Master Slides and Templates
6.1 Working with Master Slides
Slide master concepts including (template foundation, consistent formatting, global changes, layout inheritance)
Master slide editing including (accessing slide master view, modifying layouts, adding elements, font themes)
Layout customization including (creating custom layouts, placeholder addition, background graphics, layout naming)
Theme application including (design themes, color schemes, font sets, effect styles)
Brand consistency including (logo placement, color guidelines, font standards, template distribution)
6.2 Template Creation and Management
Custom template development including (master slide design, layout variety, placeholder positioning, style definition)
Template saving including (file formats, template location, organizational templates, personal templates)
Template application including (starting from template, applying to existing presentations, template updates)
Reusable content including (slide libraries, content reuse, version control, standardization)
Template maintenance including (updates, distribution, user training, consistency enforcement)
7. Multimedia and Interactive Elements
7.1 Audio and Video Integration
Audio insertion including (audio files, recording narration, playback settings, volume control)
Video embedding including (file insertion, online video, playback options, compression, format compatibility)
Media playback controls including (automatic start, trigger on click, looping, hiding during presentation)
Media editing including (trimming, fade in and out, bookmarks, poster frames)
File size management including (compression techniques, linked versus embedded media, optimization strategies)
7.2 Hyperlinks and Action Buttons
Hyperlink creation including (linking slides, external websites, email addresses, other files)
Action buttons including (navigation buttons, custom buttons, interactive elements, hover effects)
Interactive navigation including (non-linear presentations, menu slides, return navigation, flexible delivery)
Hyperlink management including (editing links, removing links, link testing, broken link checking)
Interactive presentation design including (audience engagement, branching scenarios, exploration options, self-guided presentations)
8. Presentation Delivery and Presenter Tools
8.1 Preparing for Delivery
Slide show setup including (presentation mode, display options, timing, looping, kiosk mode)
Presenter view features including (notes display, slide preview, timer, navigation tools, zoom functionality)
Rehearsal techniques including (timing rehearsal, recording presentations, self-review, improvement identification)
Notes and handouts including (speaker notes creation, notes pages, handout master, audience materials)
Technical preparation including (equipment testing, backup plans, file compatibility, remote setup)
8.2 Delivery Best Practices
Presentation navigation including (slide advancement, jumping to slides, black screen, pointer options)
Annotation tools including (pen and highlighter, drawing on slides, erasing marks, saving annotations)
Audience engagement including (eye contact, body language, voice modulation, interaction opportunities)
Handling questions including (slide parking, backup slides, hidden slides, appendix content)
Post-presentation actions including (distribution, feedback collection, follow-up materials, presentation recording)
9. Advanced Features and Productivity
9.1 Collaboration and Sharing
Co-authoring presentations including (cloud storage, simultaneous editing, change tracking, conflict resolution)
Comments and reviews including (adding comments, responding, resolving, review workflow)
Sharing options including (email, cloud sharing, embedding, exporting, publishing)
Version control including (tracking changes, comparing presentations, managing versions, rollback options)
Presentation protection including (password protection, marking as final, restricted editing, digital signatures)
9.2 Efficiency and Productivity
Keyboard shortcuts including (navigation shortcuts, formatting shortcuts, object manipulation, presentation shortcuts)
Sections organization including (creating sections, section management, collapsing and expanding, navigation efficiency)
Reusing slides including (importing slides, slide libraries, maintaining formatting, duplicate prevention)
Find and replace including (text replacement, font replacement, formatting changes, batch updates)
Customization options including (default settings, preferences, auto-save frequency, interface personalization)
10. Case Studies & Group Discussions
Business presentation scenarios including (sales pitches, training materials, project updates, executive briefings)
The importance of proper training in creating effective and professional presentations
Why Choose This Course?
Comprehensive coverage of PowerPoint from basic to advanced features
Focus on design principles and visual communication best practices
Hands-on practice with real-world business presentation scenarios
Development of professional presentation creation skills
Emphasis on audience engagement and message clarity
Exposure to time-saving techniques and productivity shortcuts
Integration of storytelling and persuasive communication principles
Enhancement of professional credibility through polished presentations
Note: This course outline, including specific topics, modules, and duration, can be customized based on the specific needs and requirements of the client.
Practical Assessment
Presentation creation exercise including (developing slides on assigned topic, applying design principles, incorporating visual elements)
Design improvement task including (redesigning poorly formatted slides, enhancing visual appeal, improving clarity)
Multimedia integration including (adding animations and transitions strategically, embedding audio or video, creating interactive navigation)
Course Overview
This comprehensive PowerPoint Skills training course equips participants with essential knowledge and practical skills required for creating, designing, and delivering professional presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. The course covers fundamental PowerPoint operations along with advanced techniques for visual design, content organization, animation application, and audience engagement to maximize presentation impact.
Participants will learn to apply industry best practices for presentation structure, visual communication, and slide design principles to create compelling presentations that effectively convey messages and drive desired outcomes. This course combines theoretical concepts with practical applications and real-world case studies to ensure participants gain valuable skills applicable to their professional environment while emphasizing clarity, professionalism, and audience-centered design.
Key Learning Objectives
Understand fundamental PowerPoint interface navigation and presentation management
Apply effective slide design principles for visual communication
Create professional presentations with consistent branding and formatting
Implement animations, transitions, and multimedia elements strategically
Develop data visualization skills using charts, graphs, and SmartArt
Design templates and master slides for organizational consistency
Utilize presenter tools and delivery features effectively
Prepare presentations optimized for different delivery contexts
Knowledge Assessment
Technical quizzes on PowerPoint features including (multiple-choice questions on design principles, matching exercise for animation types)
Scenario-based assessments including (analyzing presentation effectiveness, recommending design improvements)
Design evaluation exercises including (identifying design flaws, suggesting enhancements, applying best practices)
Feature application challenges including (demonstrating master slide usage, creating data visualizations, implementing interactive elements)
Targeted Audience
Sales and Marketing Personnel delivering client presentations
Training and Development Staff creating educational materials
Project Managers presenting status updates and proposals
Business Analysts communicating findings and recommendations
Administrative Personnel supporting presentation development
Technical Professionals explaining complex concepts visually
Executive Staff delivering strategic communications
Consultants preparing client deliverables
