PowerPoint Essentials: Design, Structure & Impact
This Microsoft PowerPoint training offers a comprehensive and structured approach to mastering the most widely used presentation tool in professional environments.
From creating slides to integrating multimedia elements, and using slide masters, templates, animations, and charts — this course will help you enhance your visual communication and adopt best practices in presentation design.
Course Description
You will learn how to design impactful, visually consistent, and professional presentations by leveraging the full range of the software’s features.
Module 1: Mastering the Basics of Microsoft PowerPoint
- Create and organize slides with a professional structure.
- Integrate relevant and well-structured textual content.
- Add impactful visuals to enhance your message.
Module 2: Streamlining with Slide Masters
- Understand the strategic role of slide masters for consistency.
- Create and modify masters to ensure visual coherence.
- Hands-on Exercise: design a custom theme aligned with brand identity.
Module 3: Creating Professional Templates
- Define templates and understand their impact on productivity.
- Build tailored templates for consistent presentation design.
- Integrate logos, color palettes, and brand elements.
- Workshop: develop a template based on a corporate brand guide.
Module 4: Advanced Text and Image Handling
- Optimize text layout: columns, alignment, special effects.
- Enhance visuals: cropping, filters, background removal.
- Workshop: boost the visual impact of an existing presentation.
Module 5: Embedding Dynamic Content (Excel, Video, Audio)
- Insert and sync Excel charts in real time.
- Add and configure video and audio to energize your content.
- Exercise: create interactive and immersive slides.
Module 6: Customized Animations and Transitions
- Explore animation types available in PowerPoint.
- Design custom effects to add rhythm and flow.
- Exercise: craft a high-impact animated presentation.
Module 7: Collaborating and Sharing with Ease
- Leverage comment and version tracking tools.
- Collaborate in real-time using Office 365 and OneDrive.
- Apply best practices for smooth teamwork and file sharing.
Recommended Complement: Visual Creation with Office 365
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This training is ideal for beginners, professionals looking to enhance their presentation quality, or anyone who needs to design clear and impactful visual materials.
No. This course is designed for individuals who have never used PowerPoint or who only have very basic knowledge of the software.
The course uses Microsoft PowerPoint (Office 365 or PowerPoint 2019+). You may also follow along with an earlier version, although some newer features may not be available.
Yes. The training includes a dedicated module on slide masters and templates, allowing you to create brand-consistent presentations with your company’s colors and style.
You can register directly on our website or by contacting us via phone or email. Our advisors will assist you based on your goals and availability.
Préalables :
This training is designed for beginners. No prior knowledge of PowerPoint is required. Basic computer skills are sufficient, such as navigating folders and handling files on a Windows or Mac operating system.
Objectifs :
- Master the creation of clear, impactful, and professional presentations.
- Effectively structure your slides using custom slide masters and templates.
- Enhance your presentations with visuals, Excel charts, and integrated multimedia content.
- Apply dynamic animations and custom transitions to boost visual impact.
- Collaborate in real time and share your presentations seamlessly via Office 365 tools.
Montréal :
Québec :
Gatineau / Ottawa :
Moncton :
Classe virtuelle (en ligne) :
339 $
per participant
Duration :3.5 hours.
Hours : 9am-12.30pm.
Locations: Montreal, Gatineau / Ottawa, Quebec City.
Regular price: 399 $
*The preferential rate applies if you register at least two participants in the same session.
Why Choose This PowerPoint Training?
Whether you're a beginner, a business professional, or undergoing a career transition, this training is designed to help you master PowerPoint in a clear, efficient, and structured way.
With a hands-on learning approach, you’ll learn how to create impactful, modern presentations that align with today’s visual communication standards. You’ll be able to showcase your ideas, enhance your messaging, and capture your audience’s attention.
By completing this course, you’ll gain autonomy, boost your visual impact, and deliver professional-quality presentations — whether for meetings, trainings, sales pitches, or conferences.
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