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Course intent

Learn how to use PowerPoint effectively. This course is for beginners and those looking to improve their skills. You’ll start with the basics of creating slides and gradually move on to more advanced features like adding multimedia, using transitions, and applying design principles. Each session builds on the last, helping you become confident in making clear, visually engaging presentations as a PowerPoint user.

What will I learn?

You will

• Understand the PowerPoint interface and its key elements.
• Format text, paragraphs, and shapes for visual appeal.
• Work with Graphics and Media
• Enhance Presentations with Multimedia
• Use advanced formatting options for precise control.
• Collaborate on presentations using comments and co-authoring.
• Set up and customise slide shows for seamless delivery.
• Create and modify SmartArt diagrams for information visualisation.
• Explore automation features like hyperlinks and action buttons.
• Design Templates and Customising Themes
• Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values

  Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

  This is for:

• Beginners and those who have limited experience Microsoft PowerPoint
• Anyone with the ability to use a computer and mouse and keyboard
• If you are new to computers, please look at our ‘Windows PC Digital Skills & Confidence - Stage 1’ course first.

As our courses are taught in English, please contact us if you have any concerns about your level of English.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

You will need:

• A notebook and pen

  What can I do when I finish the course?

  You may like to progress onto another ÖйúPÕ¾ Adult learning course, such as:

• Microsoft - Spreadsheets - Excel
• Microsoft - Word-processing - Word
• Running and Marketing a business
• Digital Skills Accredited courses

Or your tutor can direct you to ‘Next steps’ section, on our web site, if you wish to do something else

Additional Information

This course does not qualify for an Education and Skills Funding Agency subsidy, so no concessions are available.

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class.

We value and support equality, diversity and inclusion by promoting fairness and respect at all times.

How to enrol

You can't currently enrol online for this course, so please call 0300 200 1044 to express your interest or to make an enquiry for further information.

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