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PowerPoint Introduction

Microsoft

Learn to build confident, polished PowerPoint decks. Cover slide design, charts, transitions and presenting techniques in one focused day.

1 day Classroom — London NW10 Live online available

Format

Live instructor-led

Hands-on, question-led sessions

Location

London NW10 or online

9 Station Terrace, NW10 5RT

Level

Introduction level

Small groups, hands-on, expert-led

Who this course is for

This course is for professionals who create or deliver presentations with little to no PowerPoint experience, including managers, sales teams and communications staff who want to produce clearer, more engaging slides and present with greater confidence.

Prerequisites

No prior experience needed.

What you'll learn

Understanding PowerPoint's role, enabling professionals to structure clear presentations that improve meeting efficiency and stakeholder decision making.

How to navigate PowerPoint views confidently to plan edit and deliver slides faster in real workplace scenarios.

Creating structured slide content, helping designers and marketers communicate ideas clearly without overloading audiences professionally.

How to format text and paragraphs for readability ensuring slides support productivity and reduce misinterpretation at work.

Using visual elements effectively, empowering teams to reinforce messages with charts images and simple graphics.

How to apply themes masters and transitions to maintain brand consistency for client decks and internal presentations.

Delivering presentations confidently, improving accessibility engagement and professional impact across meetings training sessions and briefings.

Course outline

What you’ll cover

PowerPoint Foundations for Professional Communication

  • Understanding where PowerPoint fits within modern business communication workflows
  • Recognising different presentation formats for meetings pitches training and reports
  • Exploring how slides support clarity decision making and audience understanding

PowerPoint Interface Navigation and Working Views

  • Navigating Normal Outline Slide Sorter and Presenter views confidently
  • Using Outline View to plan and restructure presentation narratives
  • Working with speaker notes and handout views for multi-format delivery

Creating and Structuring Slide Content Effectively

  • Building clear slide hierarchies using titles content placeholders and layout logic
  • Reordering promoting and demoting text to refine structure quickly
  • Using layouts strategically rather than manually positioning content

Formatting Text and Paragraphs for Readability

  • Applying font size style and spacing for on-screen legibility
  • Controlling bullet hierarchy indents and line spacing for clarity
  • Avoiding common formatting habits that reduce visual impact

Visual Elements and Graphic Components in PowerPoint

  • Adding shapes icons images and basic 3D objects appropriately
  • Positioning and aligning visual elements accurately
  • Using visuals to support meaning rather than decoration

Charts and Visual Data Representation

  • Creating charts that communicate comparisons trends and proportions clearly
  • Editing chart labels axes and legends for audience understanding
  • Understanding when charts add value and when simple text works better

Slide Design Consistency Using Themes and Masters

  • Applying themes to maintain visual consistency across presentations
  • Making global design changes using Slide Master safely
  • Managing backgrounds fonts and placeholders without breaking layouts

Transitions Animations and Media in Context

  • Applying transitions selectively to support flow not distraction
  • Using simple animations to guide attention purposefully
  • Inserting audio or video responsibly for professional delivery

Presenting and Delivering with Confidence

  • Running slide shows using Presenter View and timing controls
  • Switching between manual and automatic slide progression
  • Preparing slides for different room setups and display contexts

PowerPoint Best Practice Accessibility and Next Steps

  • Applying accessibility features to support inclusive presentations
  • Adapting slides for different audiences and delivery scenarios
  • Staying aware of evolving PowerPoint features within Microsoft 365

Included

  • Live expert-led instruction
  • Practical exercises and workflow examples
  • Live Q and A and troubleshooting with the trainer
  • Follow-up support guidance

Frequently asked questions

Is this PowerPoint Introduction course suitable for me?

This course is designed for people who are new to PowerPoint or have been using PowerPoint for a while but have never had formal training or who would like to learn best practice in PowerPoint. If you are have any questions about whether the course could meet your needs, please speak to our customer service team, who will be delighted to advise you.

How is the content taught throughout the PowerPoint Introduction course?

Our PowerPoint Introduction course is extremely interactive. You will be using PowerPoint throughout the day, working through examples and live projects under the guidance of our trainer, who will be supporting you through each step.

What is the recommended number of people for the class when I attend the PowerPoint Introduction course?

For private classes in PowerPoint Introduction, we recommend a maximum of 8 to 10 people from the same company in the class. Please ask our customer service team to help you find the right balance of people per class and the number of days training you need.

Should I attend the PowerPoint Introduction course in person or live online?

For in-person courses at our London training centre, you will receive a warm personal welcome, your choice of the latest Mac or PC and morning and afternoon refreshments. If you prefer to attend remotely, rest assured that you will be taught live by the same experts that deliver our in-person courses, covering the same training content, using the same exercises and materials. A second monitor is recommended but not essential.

What support is available after I attend the PowerPoint Introduction course?

We offer ongoing support to our PowerPoint Introduction course attendees through email and by arrangement, phone calls. You are welcome to ask any questions on topics covered during training. Our trainer will always do their best to explain principles and help you with any issues you encounter.

Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my PowerPoint Introduction course?

Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our PowerPoint Introduction course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5

First class - The trainer was extremely knowledgeable and answered all our questions.

MOD · PowerPoint Introduction — June 2026

Gorgeous premises and lovely, knowledgeable team. I really enjoyed my course (Adobe Firefly) - the tutor was friendly and professional and happy to answer any questions and tailor the course (I was the only student so had my own private session). The class room and the whole building is really well done, modern, clean and professional space that reflects the overall approach. They have fast and modern machines available to use or you can use your own devices. Highly recommended.

Quadrotech — June 2026

Fantastic and super valuable training! Fantastic and super valuable training! Tony shaped the training fully to our needs, adapted, accelerated and deep diving when needed. I learned so much these past days with tangible examples Tony provided.

Adobe — June 2026

The trainer, Lee, was excellent. He rattled through the key elements of Premiere Pro while keeping the course interactive and engaging. The small sessions made it easy to get 1:1 support or clarifications. The pleasant and well equipped office is well situated in Kensal Rise, so easy to find and get to. I learnt a alot - and now feel up to date with latest Premiere Pro options and AI integrations.

UNICEF — June 2026

Hi Brook, Sorry for the delay - I was on AL yesterday! The training was great, thank you. Tony was very thorough with everything and I definitely left with some new knowledge and skills. I'll leave a review later today. Thanks for sending the materials across. Have a lovely rest of your day!

Live Union — June 2026

I wish all training courses were run this well!

RPS Design — June 2026

The Design and Development areas of Clarks shoes has been using Transmedia as a training partner for eight years now, mainly in the 'creative' Adobe applications - Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Premiere. In that time we have built an excellent working relationship with the management and admin teams and several of their core trainers. This has had a major influence in raising the skill levels and quality of our artwork across our design teams- recently extending across the Atlantic, delivering training to our US based designers. Staying with Transmedia has given us continuity and enabled the trainers to really come to understand what Clarks require and thus able to deliver real value for money. The staff are always friendly and a pleasure to deal with - whilst being efficient and professional throughout. Nothing is ever too much trouble. I really can't recommend Transmedia highly enough.

Clarks International — June 2026

The course was excellent - exactly to my company's needs. All questions were answered and concepts explained very clearly.

Hannah Griffiths — June 2026

The course itself was really informative and trainer was excellent. Poor communication and organisation between transmedia and QA meant my course was cancelled twice. I hope you improve this relationship. To be honest I would prefer to book direct through you next time, avoiding QA.

Deborah M — June 2026

The session on the 25th was brilliant, thank you. The SE's found it very useful and loved Tony's tips and tricks to help us update our prototypes quickly.

Salesforce — May 2026

I thought the course and the location were perfect

MOD — May 2026

Wonderful trainer Lisa - fun, friendly, informative and comprehensive course! Thank you very much indeed.

Structural Soils Ltd — May 2026

I have taken part in several Transmedia courses and will likely take part in a few more. From start booking to training Transmedia are brilliant to work with. Happy to answer all questions ahead of booking to help make sure you're on the right course (thank you Jo). The training itself is very thorough and the instructor, (Lee in my case) was happy to stop and go through any parts that were a struggle during the course.

Reach plc — May 2026

Very much appreciated and enjoyed the introductory course. It was very in-depth and Tony did a fantastic job of covering each individual section of Figma in great detail; no stone was left unturned. Tony is clearly passionate about what he does, which made the course that much more enjoyable and valuable. Looking forward to the advanced course next month - eager to continue learning more from him.

Wren Kitchens — May 2026

Very thorough course and enthusiastic trainer who was very helpful and responsive to individual needs.

NVIDIA — May 2026

I really enjoyed my course. Tony is a really good trainer and tailored the day according to my level and needs.

Delegate — May 2026

Great tutor well worth the money will definitely keeping in contact and very recommended

Workplace Options — May 2026

The trainer's knowledge was very strong and he was able to answer all my questions. Admin staff were very friendly and helpful.

VCCP — May 2026

Great course! Instructor went at a good pace and broke down complex functions into simple steps.

Adam W — May 2026

Very helpful, informative training. Relaxed atmosphere and felt very comfortable asking questions.

The White Company — May 2026

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