Microsoft PowerPoint Advanced – 1 day
1 Day | Class based & Online
This advanced course is designed for professionals seeking to elevate the quality and impact of their Microsoft PowerPoint presentations. Through practical, hands-on learning, participants will build on their existing skills and explore advanced techniques for creating dynamic, visually engaging presentations. The course also covers the development of custom templates and design standards to support brand consistency and enhance the professionalism of corporate communications.
Course Content:
- Planning and Structuring Effective Presentations
Apply best-practice strategies for aligning content, visuals, and messaging with presentation objectives. - Creating Internal and External Hyperlinks for Navigation
Build interactive presentations using links to slides, documents, websites, and other resources. - Enhancing and Editing Images for Visual Impact
Apply advanced formatting, corrections, and artistic effects to optimise presentation visuals. - Applying Advanced Animations to Text and Objects
Use animation sequences to guide audience focus and improve information delivery. - Combining Multiple Animation Effects
Layer and customise animations to produce polished, dynamic visual experiences. - Creating Custom Motion Paths
Design sophisticated movement effects to enhance storytelling and engagement. - Applying Professional Slide Transitions
Use transitions strategically to improve flow without distracting from the message. - Using Multimedia and Action Buttons
Insert interactive elements, including triggers and navigation controls, to enrich presentations. - Incorporating Sound and Video Content
Embed and format multimedia files to support key messages and enhance audience engagement. - Working with Slide Masters and Layouts
Manage master slides, themes, and corporate design standards for consistent branding. - Customising Fonts, Colours, and Design Elements
Apply advanced formatting to ensure readability, professionalism, and brand alignment. - Designing and Saving Custom Templates
Create reusable templates that standardise presentation design across teams. - Preparing and Printing Professional Handouts
Produce audience-ready materials that complement and reinforce your presentation. - Setting Up and Delivering the Slide Show
Configure show settings, automate sequences, and rehearse timings for confident delivery. - Using Presenter View and Collaboration Tools
Leverage Presenter View and Microsoft 365 features to present effectively and collaborate with colleagues.
Learning objectives:
By the end of this Microsoft PowerPoint Advanced course, participants will be able to:
- Create and manage interactive hyperlinks to navigate seamlessly within presentations and enhance audience engagement.
- Integrate and link data from external applications to maintain accuracy and streamline updates across presentations.
- Insert, format, and optimise audio and video content to enrich presentations with multimedia elements.
- Design and apply custom templates to ensure consistency, branding, and professional presentation standards.
- Modify and control Slide Masters and layouts to establish uniform formatting across entire slide decks.
- Apply advanced animations and transitions to deliver polished, dynamic presentations that support key messages.
Prerequisite: Participants are expected to have an essentials level of Microsoft PowerPoint experience before attending this course.