Microsoft and Office Tools
PowerPoint Presentation Design
Build clear, professional PowerPoint slides using layout, hierarchy and visual storytelling techniques. 1-day course in London or live online.
Format
Live instructor-led
Hands-on, question-led sessions
Location
London NW10 or online
9 Station Terrace, NW10 5RT
Level
All levels
Small groups, hands-on, expert-led
Upcoming dates
Mon 28 September 2026
Classroom
£375£395
Tue 27 October 2026
Live Online
£395
Thu 26 November 2026
Classroom
£395
Tue 29 December 2026
Live Online
£395
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Who this course is for
This course is for professionals at any level who regularly create PowerPoint presentations and want to move beyond basic slides to produce polished, visually engaging decks that communicate clearly and align with brand standards.
Prerequisites
You should be comfortable with the basics of PowerPoint, including creating slides, adding text and images, and navigating the interface.
What you'll learn
Understanding the principles of effective slide design, enabling you to create visually compelling presentations that capture and maintain attention.
How to use colour, typography and layout strategically, empowering you to reinforce your message and enhance brand consistency throughout your slides.
Exploring the use of imagery, icons and infographics, helping you communicate complex ideas quickly and memorably to any audience.
Understanding the importance of visual hierarchy, alignment, emphasis, contrast, etc to help you guide viewers' focus and improve overall slide readability.
How to create and customise master slides and templates, empowering you to streamline workflow and maintain design consistency across large presentations.
Exploring methods for presenting data visually with images and icons, enabling you to make statistics more engaging and easy to understand.
How to apply professional presentation design skills in your role, helping you deliver more persuasive, impactful presentations that drive results.
Course outline
What you’ll cover
First Principles
- Identifying your audience and their needs
- Understanding different types of presentations (eg. informative, persuasive, educational)
- Planning your presentation structure and content
- Using visuals to strengthen your messaging and engage the audience
- Applying narrative techniques to capture attention and maintain interest
Design Principles
- Understanding alignment and its impact on presentation clarity
- Applying emphasis to highlight key points
- Using contrast to create visual interest
- Implementing repetition for consistency and brand recognition
- Utilizing proximity to group related elements
- Achieving balance in your slide design
- Using colour effectively to convey meaning and mood
Using Imagery
- Incorporating images and icons to enhance slide content
- Finding suitable, high-quality images from reliable sources
- Creating infographics to present complex data visually
- Optimising images for presentation quality and performance
PowerPoint Best Practice
- Animating charts and infographics to add dynamic effects
- Using margins, grids and precise placement for professional-looking slides
- Working with master slides to maintain consistency across the presentation
- Laying type over images effectively without compromising readability
- Selecting typography and font choices that align with your message
- Leveraging AI tools in PowerPoint to enhance design and efficiency
- Optimising presentation design for different audiences and devices
- Using PowerPoint's latest features to stay up-to-date with industry trends
- Tips for delivering engaging and interactive presentations
- Resources for further learning and support in PowerPoint
Leveraging AI in PowerPoint
- Using AI to suggest design ideas and layouts
- Applying AI-powered tools for text and image manipulation
- Integrating AI-driven features to enhance presentation creation and delivery
QandAs and Next Steps
- Reviewing key takeaways and action plan for future use
- Resources for ongoing learning and support in PowerPoint
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 Presentation Design 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 Presentation Design course?
Our PowerPoint Presentation Design 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 Presentation Design course?
For private classes in PowerPoint Presentation Design, 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 Presentation Design 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 Presentation Design course?
We offer ongoing support to our PowerPoint Presentation Design 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 Presentation Design course?
Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our PowerPoint Presentation Design course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.
Reviews
We had a really good session, thanks. I'm looking forward to sharing the learning with my team.
Care Quality Commission · PowerPoint Presentation Design — April 2026
I wasn't sure how we'd fill a day doing PowerPoint, but turns out it's easy! Gained a great number of top tips and handy skills. Time well spent. Please pass on my thanks to our trainer.
Glenmark · PowerPoint Presentation Design — June 2025
We had a really good session. I'm looking forward to sharing the learning with my team.
Care Quality Commission · PowerPoint Presentation Design — March 2025
Just finished a bespoke course in Photoshop and AI. Learned an awful lot. My trainer was very knowledgeable and was very happy to answer lots of questions that I had throughout. Highly recommend.
Rachel P — June 2026
Gorgeous premises and lovely, knowledgeable team. I really enjoyed my course - the tutor was friendly and professional and happy to answer any questions and tailor the course.
Quadrotech — June 2026
The trainer was excellent. He kept the course interactive and engaging. The small sessions made it easy to get clarifications. The pleasant office is well situated, so easy to find and get to.
UNICEF — June 2026
Fantastic and super valuable training! Our trainer shaped the training fully to our needs, adapted, accelerated and deep diving when needed. I learned so much these past days with tangible examples.
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
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 training was great, thank you. My trainer was very thorough with everything and I definitely left with new knowledge and skills. And thanks for sending the materials across.
Live Union — 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
One of the better training sessions I've had in years. I highly recommend anyone who wants to learn more about Figma, but also any other Adobe Creative Cloud application, to take courses here.
Adobe — June 2026
Our trainer was great. Very knowledgeable and also flexible with adjusting to our very specific questions and scenarios. I learned loads and look forward to using my new Figma skills.
Adobe — 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
I wish all training courses were run this well!
RPS Design — 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
First class - The trainer was extremely knowledgeable and answered all our questions.
MOD — June 2026
We found the course very useful and wished that we had more time. I was really impressed by our trainer's expertise in software that's being updated very frequently.
Baillie Gifford — May 2026
Wonderful trainer Lisa - fun, friendly, informative and comprehensive course! Thank you very much indeed.
Structural Soils Ltd — 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
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