Advanced PowerPoint Course

Lesson 1 • File Management and Formats

Covers saving, exporting, and format compatibility across PPTX, PDF, and video. Proper file management prevents version loss and sharing errors.

Lesson 2 • Slide Panel and View Modes

Explores Normal, Outline, Slide Sorter, and Reading views. Students select the optimal view for each editing and review task.

Lesson 3 • Navigating the Ribbon and Tabs

Covers every ribbon tab, contextual menus, and command groups. Establishes the navigational foundation all subsequent techniques depend on.

Lesson 1 • Typography for Presentations

Covers font pairing, hierarchy, size, and readability at projection scale. Strong typography ensures messages are legible and visually authoritative.

Lesson 2 • Slide Master and Theme Setup

Introduces Slide Master view for global design control across all slides. A well-built master eliminates repetitive formatting and enforces consistency.

Lesson 3 • Colour Theory and Palette Building

Teaches colour relationships, contrast ratios, and palette construction. Students apply colour strategically to guide attention and reinforce brand identity.

Lesson 4 • Slide Layout and Grid Systems

Introduces built-in layouts, guides, and gridlines for precise placement. Consistent layout use is the foundation of professional slide design.

Lesson 1 • Text Box Control and Formatting

Covers text box creation, resizing, margins, and overflow behaviour. Precise text box control prevents layout breaks across different screen sizes.

Lesson 2 • Bullet Lists and Outline Structure

Teaches list indentation, custom bullets, and converting bullets to visuals. Students learn when lists aid comprehension and when they hinder it.

Lesson 3 • Tables for Data Presentation

Covers table insertion, styling, and data organisation best practices. Well-designed tables communicate comparisons faster than raw text blocks.

Lesson 1 • Inserting and Editing Images

Covers image insertion, cropping, compression, and colour correction tools. Optimised images maintain visual quality whilst keeping file sizes manageable.

Lesson 2 • SmartArt for Visual Concepts

Teaches SmartArt categories, customisation, and conversion from text. SmartArt transforms abstract relationships into structured, readable diagrams.

Lesson 3 • Layering, Grouping, and Alignment

Covers the Selection Pane, layer order, grouping, and alignment tools. Precise object management is essential for complex multi-element slide layouts.

Lesson 4 • Icons and SVG Graphics

Introduces scalable vector icons, SVG import, and colour customisation. Vector assets remain crisp at any size and are fully editable within PowerPoint.

Lesson 1 • Choosing the Right Chart Type

Maps data relationships to appropriate chart types including bar, line, and scatter. Correct chart selection prevents misrepresentation and audience confusion.

Lesson 2 • Formatting Charts for Clarity

Teaches axis labels, gridlines, legends, and data label placement. Formatting choices determine whether a chart informs or overwhelms the audience.

Lesson 3 • Advanced Chart Customisation

Explores combo charts, secondary axes, and custom chart templates. Advanced customisation enables nuanced data stories beyond default chart styles.

Lesson 4 • Inserting and Linking Chart Data

Covers the embedded Excel datasheet, live data linking, and data range editing. Linked charts update automatically when source data changes, saving revision time.

Lesson 1 • Triggers and Interactive Animations

Covers click triggers, bookmark triggers, and conditional animation behaviour. Triggers enable non-linear, interactive presentations beyond simple slide-by-slide flow.

Lesson 2 • Transition Effects and Settings

Covers slide transition types, duration, and sound options. Transitions should reinforce pacing, not compete with slide content for attention.

Lesson 3 • Animation Pane and Sequencing

Explores the Animation Pane for ordering, timing, and grouping animations. Precise sequencing ensures animations support the spoken narrative logically.

Lesson 4 • Morph Transition for Seamless Motion

Teaches the Morph transition for object movement, zoom, and transformation effects. Morph creates cinematic continuity between slides with minimal manual effort.

Lesson 1 • Zoom and Summary Slide Navigation

Teaches Slide Zoom, Section Zoom, and Summary Zoom for interactive menus. Zoom-based navigation gives presenters flexible, audience-responsive control.

Lesson 2 • Screen Recording and Screencasts

Introduces the built-in screen recorder for capturing software demos. Screencasts embedded in slides eliminate the need to switch applications during training.

Lesson 3 • Hyperlinks and Action Buttons

Covers internal links, external URLs, and action button configuration. Hyperlinks enable non-linear navigation and connect slides to supporting resources.

Lesson 4 • Audio Integration and Narration

Teaches audio insertion, recording narration, and syncing audio to slides. Narrated presentations extend reach to asynchronous and remote audiences.

Lesson 1 • Presenter View and Delivery Tools

Covers Presenter View layout, speaker notes, timer, and slide preview. Presenter View gives speakers full control without exposing notes to the audience.

Lesson 2 • File Optimisation and Sharing

Teaches compression, packaging, and format conversion for distribution. Optimised files load faster, share reliably, and protect embedded assets.

Lesson 3 • Accessibility and Inclusive Design

Covers the Accessibility Checker, alt text, reading order, and colour contrast. Accessible presentations comply with inclusion standards and reach wider audiences.

Lesson 4 • Rehearsing and Timing Slides

Teaches Rehearse Timings, recorded slide shows, and pacing analysis. Timed rehearsal ensures presentations fit allocated slots and flow naturally.