Microsoft Powerpoint Training Course

  • 1 Day
  • Manchester | Leeds | Liverpool | Birmingham | Online

Learn to use PowerPoint efficiently and effectively to create impactful presentation slides on the 1 day 5 star-rated training course.

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  • Small class sizes
  • 5 Star Rated Course
  • Practical courses
  • 3 month support

PowerPoint Course Introduction

On this 1 day practical PowerPoint training course you will learn to create impressive presentations using a range of PowerPoint features such as transitions, custom animations, advanced formatting along with video and sound.

You will also get plenty of tips and shortcuts along the way to help you make great presentations faster.

You are welcome to bring along a PowerPoint presentation you are working on.

The course is usually based on PowerPoint 2016/2019/2021/365, but delegates wanting training in earlier versions of PowerPoint are also catered for.

 

Learn PowerPoint

Throughout this PowerPoint training course, you will use a range of practical exercises to learn not only the best design practices of slides but also how you can create interesting, engaging and interactive presentations for a range of uses.

Whether you are developing slides to give a presentation, using the slides as a display or developing slide templates for a company or anything else this course will help you use PowerPoint tools and features better.

You will also get detailed course notes for your preference as well as 3 months of online support for any follow-up questions.

Powerpoint Course Outline

  • Creating memorable presentations

    • Creating the right structure
    • Helping viewers to remember the key points
    • Use of visual aids
    • Examples

     

    Master Slides

    • Setting up master slides
    • Creating master layouts
    • Creating custom themes

     

    Smart Art

    • Using and editing Smart Art
    • Building complex diagrams

     

    Other Useful Tips

    • Creating menus & sections
    • Presentation tools and tips
    • Notes
    • Review and proofing
    • Using the outlines pane
  • Images

    • Formatting pictures
    • Effects and cut-outs
    • Screenshots and clipping

     

    Shapes

    • Creating and using shapes
    • Editing shapes
    • Creating graphics using shapes
    • Lines and arrows

     

    Animations & Transitions

    • Animating text and objects
    • Custom animations
    • Using transitions

     

     

  • Set up and design

    • Setting up your slides
    • Using and creating templates
    • Slide layouts
    • Placeholders & text boxes
    • Formatting text
    • Creating backgrounds
    • Spacing and alignment

     

    Tables & Charts

    • Creating and designing tables
    • Creating and designing charts
    • Importing & linking data from Excel
    • Animating charts

     

    Audio & Video

    • Inserting and editing audio and video
    • Custom animations
    • Using transitions

Why Choose M Training

  • Small class sizes

    We run small classes so that there is more interactivity, opportunity for questions and is more personal.

  • Convenient Locations

    Public course ran in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Online. Private courses available UK wide.

  • Course Materials

    Delegates recieve detailed course notes after the course along with a certificate of completion

  • Expert Trainers

    Run by a marketing & design expert with over 20 years of experience of working with companies creating high-impact PowerPoint presentations

  • Follow up support

    Along with the course notes, you also recieve 3 months email support for any follow up questions that you may have. 

  • 5 Star Rated

    Our courses are rated 5 stars by delegates, through post-course feedback forms, on Google and Facebook.

Who is this PowerPoint Training Course for?

This course is designed for people who need to put together PowerPoint presentation and know the basics but want to create something more professional and impressive.

You should be reasonably confident in opening up PowerPoint, adding slides, adding text and inserting pictures.  

If you don't know the basics then please contact us and we will give you a short introduction before the course starts.

 

PowerPoint Course Topics

By the end of this course will know how:

  • To create memorable presentations through structure, key points & visual aids
  • To format images, screenshots and clipping and background removal
  • Create and use slide templates and backgrounds
  • Set up master slides, layouts & custom themes
  • Create, edit and use shapes
  • Create and design tables and charts
  • Build diagrams with Smart Art
  • Use animations and transitions
  • Insert audio and video and objects
  • Create menus and use Zoom
  • Presentation tips

For a full course click here to download a PDF

 

PowerPoint Course Day Details

Our 5-star rated PowerPoint courses are practical courses with small class sizes, and a maximum of 6 delegates, which allows for plenty of time to interact with the trainer and ask any questions!

These are held as in-person classroom courses or as live, online courses (over Zoom). All courses, run from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, with plenty of breaks.

Scheduled PowerPoint Training Courses

Our scheduled public PowerPoint Courses are run in Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool and Online. Dates for these can be found below.

Private / Bespoke PowerPoint Training

We run private one-to-one and group PowerPoint Courses at our training centres, or at a location to suit you, anywhere in the UK. These can also be held Online.

Course Reviews

After years of having people construct presentations for me, I thought it would be useful to get my PowerPoint skills back. I attended an 'in person' course at Manchester Science Park. I thoroughly enjoyed the day, Martin covered everything I need to know, at a good pace.

Alex Heslip
Seeking Challenge Limited

Course Reviews

I wanted to send my thanks for the [Powerpoint] course I attended a couple of weeks ago. Martin ensured that all participants fully understood each module of the programme and was thorough in his teaching methods. I would highly recommend this course to any one and I learned so much, which I have already put into practice.

Judith Holmes
GMP Police

Course Reviews

I wanted to send my thanks for the course I attended a couple of weeks ago. Martin ensured that all participants fully understood each module of the programme and was thorough in his teaching methods. I would highly recommend this course to anyone and I learned so much, which I have already put into practice.

Jude Holmes
Greater Manchester Police

Course Reviews

Many thanks for the slides, and yes, the day was incredibly useful. Thank you for a great training day!

Christine Yardley
Barkers

Course Reviews

Just completed the Beginners Powerpoint course with Martin. Very good course, and well laid out, covering a lot of information. Martin is a very good presenter who explains things in a clear and concise manner and because you are actually doing the exercises, not just reading a presentation, it helps things to sink in. Really enjoyed the course and come away with a much better understanding of PowerPoint and how it works. Would definitely recommend

Alison Whittaker
Silderm Ltd

Course Reviews

I’d just like to thank Martin for such a great [PowerPoint] training session this morning. So easy to follow and very informative – skills I will surely use going forward.

Su Jones
HGF

Course Reviews

I’d just like to thank Martin for such a great [Private PowerPoint] training session this morning. So easy to follow and very informative – skills I will surely use going forward.

Suzanne Jones
HGF

Course Reviews

One of the best courses I have ever taken and very well presented by the tutor.

Anthony Convey
Hotter

Course Reviews

The course was very enjoyable and informative. Thanks for sending on the course notes and certificate. I’m sure I will find the notes very helpful in future.

Victoria Lloyd
Beever and Struthers

Course Reviews

Thank you for sending my certificate and the notes over. I enjoyed the course and learned a lot!

Grace Hughes
Beever and Struthers

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Thank you very much, Martin. The course was excellent.

Zee Amin
Astra Zeneca

Course Reviews

Recently completed a Powerpoint training day with M Training. Martin was excellent and made the day really engaging with lots of useful takeaways that I could implement straight away. We also received a follow up with all the course notes! Would highly recommend.

Matt Lewis
EMR

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I found the [PowerPoint] course really useful. Martin explained everything really well and I got a lot from it.

Rachel Lewis
European Metal Recycling

Course Reviews

Had PowerPoint virtual Training on Wednesday 26th August 2020. I found the course very beneficial and Martin was great with taking his time and talking through issues I have.

David Thomason
Mizkan Euro Ltd

Course Reviews

The [PowerPoint} course was very useful and I picked up some good pointers that should make it easier to produce professional looking presentations. I will be recommending it to anyone who needs some training.

Jade Hibbert
Clancy Consulting

Course Reviews

Thank you for sending through the course notes,[Private PowerPoint 365] We really enjoyed the session and learnt lots, so thank you very much!

Tammy Maldonnat
Cognita

Course Reviews

Easy to understand at a good pace. Very interesting.

Rachel Smith
Galen Research Ltd

Course Reviews

The course which was extremely informative and I learnt a lot of new things about PowerPoint which I didn’t think was possible.

Liesel McQueen
Russells Construction

Course Reviews

The [PowerPoint] course was good and very enlightening, and I was right that we are literally only just scraping the surface. Martin really knew his stuff and I was very impressed with the set up and the small group size.

Richard Russell
Africa & Beyond Ltd

Course Reviews

Thank you for today['s private PowerPoint course] Martin, I really enjoyed it.

Lee Longbottom
Unicarriers Europe

Course Reviews

I found the [PowerPoint] course extremely helpful and presented in a visually interesting and informative style and at a pace which was easy to follow.Any questions I asked where answered in a positive and informative manner. Nothing was too much trouble. Only negative comment – the day went too quickly! I would recommend this course to anyone.

Carolyn Lashford-Carr
BDB

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The [PowerPoint] course was great and I found very useful. I’m looking forward to using the new things I learnt in the next presentation I put together

Phil Jones
Edge Hill University

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For more dates or for private courses please call on 0161 226 6032 or email info@mtraining.co.uk

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FAQs

  • How long is this course

    This is a 1 day course. Running from 9:30 am to 4/4:30 pm. 

  • Will I receive a certificate?

    Yes, all participants receive an M Training certificate of completion. This can be used for CPD records or as evidence of professional development in training skills.

  • Can I pay by invoice / PO?

    Yes. We provide an invoice for every booking. This will be emailed to you once the booking has been made, it contains our bank details, for payment by Bank transfer, along with a link to make payment Online with a credit or debit card.

    If you require to set us up as a supplier, that is fine, just let us know and we can provide you with all the information you need.

  • What's the difference between Private & Public Courses?

    Public courses are scheduled and open for anyone to book on to. There is a maximum of 6 delegates on our public course to ensure that everyone receives tailored training.

    Private Courses are courses that are arranged specifically for individuals or groups, no one else can book on to these courses. Private course content can be tailored to suit your requirements

  • Where are the courses held?

    This course is run in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Online.

  • Where in Manchester is this course held?

    All our courses in are run from 9.30 am to 4.00 pm at our head office:

    Manchester Science Park
    Pencroft Way
    Manchester
    M15 6LR

    Public Transport/Parking:

    The closest public park is Manchester Science Park Visitor Car Park or Cecil Street Car Park - 5 min walk

    Manchester Oxford Road Train Station - 15 min walk

    Manchester Piccadilly Train Station - 30 min walk

    Access

    Please let us know in advance if you have any mobility issues and will need any assistance. Disabled parking is provided.

    More Information about our Manchester training courses, along with a map, can be found on our Manchester Training Page

  • Where in Leeds is this course held?

    Our public courses in Leeds  are usually held at:

    West Village,
    100 Wellington Street,
    Leeds,
    LS1 4LT

    (venue subject to change)

     

    Public Transport /Parking:
    There are a few public car parks close to the venue, the nearest is Wellington Street Multi-Story Car Park.

    The venue is also only a 15 minute walk from Leeds Train Station.

    More Information about our Leeds training courses, along with a map, can be found on our Leeds Training page

  • Where in Liverpool is the course held?

    The course in Liverpool is usually held at:

    The Plaza
    100 Hall Street 
    Liverpool
    L3 9QJ

    (subject to change)

     

    Parking

    There are several public car parks close to The Plaza.

    The closest are:

    St Paul’s Square Car Park: 0.02 Miles ~ 1 Minute Walk 

    NCP Liverpool Pall Mall Car Park: 0.2 Miles ~ 4 Minute Walk

     

    Public Transport

    We encourage all delegates to use public transport where possible.

    The Plaza is a 20 minute walk from Lime Street Station and a 4 minute walk from Moorfields train station.

  • Where in Birmingham is the course is the course held?

    Courses in Birmingham are usually held at:

    Cornwall Buildings
    45 Newhall Street
    Birmingham
    B3 2DF

    (subject to change)

    There are several public car parks close to Cornwall Buildings.

    The closest are:

    Euro Car Parks (Lionel Street): 0.2 Miles ~ 3 Minute Walk

    Snow Hill Station Car Park: 0.2 Miles ~ 4 Minute Walk

    Ludgate Car Park (Lionel Street): 0.2 Miles ~ 5 Minute Walk

     

    Public Transport

    We encourage all delegates to use public transport where possible.

    Cornwall buildings are located close to:

    Birmingham New Street Station: 0.4 Miles ~ 8 Minute Walk

    Birmingham Snow Hill Station: 0.2 Miles ~ 4 Minute Walk

     

    The M Training office in Birmingham is based at:

    Innovation Birmingham Campus,
    Faraday Wharf,
    Holt Street,
    Birmingham,
    B7 4BB

     

  • How do the Online courses work?

    The Online courses are run on Zoom.

    You will be sent a link to join the training session the day before the course along with any course materials needed.

    The courses run from 9:30 am to 4/4:30 pm and follow the same course outline as the classroom courses and you will be able to interact with the trainer and group and ask questions.

    Because we limit the number of delegates to a maximum of 6 on our public courses specific timings are flexible, but generally, the day will run as follows:

    9.20 am | Sign in

    9.30 am | Start - First session

    11.00 am | 15 min break

    11.15 am |  Second session

    12.30 pm  | 30 min break

    1.00 pm  | Third session

    2.15 pm | 15 min break

    2.30 pm | Fourth session

    3.50 pm | Finish & Q&A

    4.30pm | End

    Find out more about how our online courses work on the Online Courses Page

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