Advanced PowerPoint Training (Udemy.com)
PowerPoint Training That Actually Works. NEW and UPDATED for Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint 2019).
Created by: Taylor Croonquist
Last updated April 2024
What you will learn
- SHORTCUT 80% of everything you do in Microsoft PowerPoint
- ELIMINATE 40% of your daily PowerPoint tasks using my proven system
- LEVERAGE hidden commands and features to build your PowerPoint presentations faster
- LEARN a systematic and repeatable process for building PowerPoint slides fast
- BECOME fluent in PowerPoint to add more value to your projects
How it compares
Against the other 52 rated Udemy courses in PowerPoint on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 59% of them
- Reviews3,255#13 of 53 by number of reviews
- Length9 hourslonger than 84% of them
- Last updatedApril 2024earlier than 57% of them
Course Description
“I LOVE your presentations and your course; you've saved me so much time over the past few months. I’ve really impressed my leadership (I’m an officer in the US Air Force) with the quality of my presentations." – Dominic, U.S. Air Force.
Learn how to leverage the 4 types of keyboard shortcuts to fast track everything you do in the Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Word and Excel)
Learn the 60 PowerPoint shortcuts that drive 80% of your build time with specific examples and targeted exercises.
Discover 5 PowerPoint commands that free up 40% of your time in the program by eliminating the most common and repetitive tasks you don’t need to perform.
Discover the secrets to building low maintenance slides that your bosses and clients can update on their own without you.
Uncover hidden PowerPoint features and learn how to creatively use them to build your presentation slides faster.
Strategically setup your environment for speed in just a couple of minutes
And MORE!
That's how this unique and proven Advanced PowerPoint training system will double (and even TRIPLE) your productivity in PowerPoint… as soon as you start using it.
I also just UPDATED the course for Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 and Microsoft PowerPoint 2019 users too.
"I'd happily pay double the price for this amazing content, this is an amazing course. Although I consider myself an experienced PowerPoint user, I learned a lot through the ultra express approach, that N&B teaches here. Worth every single penny!" - Phil
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ARE YOU DROWNING IN POWERPOINT SLIDES?
Are you finding that the slides you build (and those of your colleagues and clients) require an ENORMOUS amount of time, energy and frustration to build, update and edit?
Are your colleagues and clients constantly asking you to make updates and changes to their PowerPoint presentations?
The reason that most people struggle in PowerPoint and waste away in the office past their bedtimes, is that they go about building and editing their slides the wrong way!
Yes, they more-or-less know where all the PowerPoint commands are, but they lack specific strategies and techniques to QUICKLY build (and untangle) high quality, scalable slides that are easy to update and manage when things change.
As the saying goes, "just because you can pick up a chisel and hammer doesn't make you a Michelangelo"…
Well, just because you can drop a few shapes on your slide and type some text, doesn't make you a high flying consultant or the go-to PPT guru (regardless of what your boss thinks).
FINALLY ADVANCED MICROSOFT POWERPOINT TRAINING
Advanced PowerPoint includes 7 hours of sequenced videos teaching you a step-by-step unique methodology to quickly build robust, scalable slides for the corporate environment.
Advanced PowerPoint assumes you are already semi-savvy in the program and have the basics down: you've read the standard PowerPoint books, you've taken a course or two, maybe you've attended conferences like the Presentation Summit and now you are ready to take your presentation skills to the next level and start blasting through your slides and graphics.
This is where the rubber meets the road...
And just imagine how excited you'll be the next time you sit down at your desk with your trusty side-kick cup of Joe, fire up PowerPoint and KNOW that you'll finish your deck three times faster than it would have previously taken you...and be significantly better (technically sound) too.
It may sound like hype...
But in Advanced PowerPoint you'll build the SKILLS and HABITS to do exactly that without using any 3rd party-software, whiz-bang templates or over-hyped add-ins (you don't need them).
And this course works for all PC versions of Microsoft PowerPoint, including PowerPoint 2010, PowerPoint 2013, PowerPoint 2016 and the latest version too, PowerPoint 2019 (the Microsoft Office 365 subscription).
That way you don't have to take a bunch of different PowerPoint training courses to keep up-to-date.
TRIPLE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY OR PLEASE ASK FOR A REFUND
Here is how you will TRIPLE your productivity in PowerPoint...guaranteed:
3 Core Frameworks that revolutionize how you tackle your PowerPoint presentations by simplifying the number of decisions you need to make. These frameworks work regardless of which version of the program you are using and will never be outdated with the next version of Office.
Drills to Master 60+ PowerPoint shortcuts that double your output and increase the quality of your slides (including a shortcut PDF cheat sheet to keep at your desk)
Download my EXACT Microsoft PowerPoint customizations. It took me over 5 years to figure out this EXACT setup (down to the order that you list your commands in)... and it's wicked fast
Lots of drills and exercises to build good working habits so that you can navigate PowerPoint almost entirely from your keyboard (for PC users)
And much MUCH more!
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WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING
"The Best Time-Saving Guide for Heavy PowerPoint Users" - Yong
"Best PowerPoint course I've ever taken" - Sven
"PowerPoint Power Course" - Bronwyn
"Tremendous course, especially for aspiring consultants!" - John
"Essential PowerPoint Speed Training" - Charles
"You will get 10Xs your money's worth by taking this course and then some... I'm only 66% complete and I can tell you with certainty that I have gotten that much value. Take the course... don't even bother wondering if it's worth it. I don't get a dime by endorsing Taylor: I get the satisfaction of seeing less crappy PowerPoint slides." - Dominic
"100% convinced of the core message - use your keyboard if you want to be fast! This has been my own mantra for the last 20 years. And I have now learned so many new keystrokes and tricks! I'm amazed (who would've thought of =rand() function) - THANKS!" – Oliver
"This course is fantastic! I am only halfway through the course and it has already been worthwhile!" - Megan
"Yesterday I've finished the orientation and unit 1 still in unit 2 the course is freaking awesome :) :) I can’t even describe how much I love it!" - Maria
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
3,255 Reviews
Taylor Croonquist
Nuts and Bolts Speed Training is a product of Nuts and Bolts Holdings, a Seattle based company providing action oriented PowerPoint training for people who spend hundreds, if not thousands, of hours a year using it.
The Advanced PowerPoint Methodology is a combined 15 years of best practices, techniques and speed strategies developed working under tight deadlines to build, edit, and polish large content heavy PowerPoint decks, for client pitches, proposals, investment memorandums, research reports etc., primarily used in the fields of consulting, investment banking, public relations and communications.
PowerPoint is a tool that too few professionals know how to exploit in a time-efficient manner. Advanced PowerPoint is designed to dramatically improve your productivity and help you create the type of content-heavy decks that deliver the goods in today's competitive marketplace.
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Reviews
By Loubna on 5/16/2026
The content is good so far, but the delivery is a bit difficult to sit through. Talks fast, and talks too much when he can go straight to the point. I am honestly forcing myself to finish the course. Also course is not meant for Mac users, so using my mouse for now to get the gist of what needs to be done.
By Nebojša Vukov on 9/30/2023
Taylor is really an extraordinary person because he manages to pass with ease so many relevant pieces of information. This course was a gift from the sky for me because it helped me learn so much in so little time. Thank you Taylor, you are really an asset for all people who have had the opportunity to get acquainted with your work.
By Jian Zhou on 8/23/2022
I used to think I am an adequate user of PowerPoint since I use it often for work. Now only after 25% of the contents except SQT which everyone knows, I realize how inadequate I am with all the functionalities. Very happy to acquire this course even though I paid 2 bucks more than the deep sales price :-). Happy to gain more knowledge from an Expert, Taylor sensei. Pretty cool that alignment, connectors and boxs were taught one by one. this is very good course which i recommend to anyone.
By Suzannah Wright-Manu on 2/19/2022
The tutor of this course is extremely great. He is clear in conveying is message across and also very clear and methodical in showing and helping his students to learn. I can't express how good this course is. I am also enjoying the course too as he makes it very interesting. I am sooo enjoying this course. I want more of this guy's courses.
By Carolyn Bentley on 4/25/2021
This is an excellent course. I have learned so many solutions to PPT problems I have encountered, & I cannot believe that you even resolved an ongoing problem I have had forever in Word. I completed this course during the pandemic. My time is extremely overbooked because I am doing extra work for others who are working remotely - THIS WAS DEFINITELY WORTH MY TIME. That is probably the highest compliment that I can give because my time is so limited & so precious. Thank you for an excellent course & for repeating things until they are drilled into my brain. There was so much new & useful content that it was very helpful that you never assume that I had it down. Thank you so much!! I am looking forward to starting your 3X class (I mistakenly thought it was the same as the Pro class so I hope the #X has additional material).
By Lynne Vetters on 3/30/2021
NOT a usual, same old lessons PPT class. I learned SO MANY new tricks and shortcuts! My ONLY critique... he spoke VERY VERY fast and especially at the end. The muscle memory is there, but there were some new commands. EXCELLENT teacher, engaging and fun. I LOVED the course and am recommending it to my colleagues. It's TERRIFIC.
By Johan Vanderstappen on 9/19/2020
One of the best training courses about PowerPoint. I've learned so much....but you are going fast, so, I had to view some of the chapters and/or sections 2 or 3 times. But it's definitely worth it. I need to make a lot of training material for the company I work for and I use PowerPoint for that. I'm absolutely convinced that, like you mention several times during this course, that the time to create these trainings will be sooooo much more reduced with all these tips, tricks, shortcuts, ideas.... even for a non-native English person like me. THANK YOU!!! Very much recommended!!
By Chaya Jacobowitz on 8/11/2020
I love these shortcuts and working quicker but, what I'm looking for more - is the conversion of text to suitable graphics. Perhaps this will show up later in the course. I'd appreciate if I can get info on a course specifically designed for matching texts to appropriate graphics with lots of practice. Thanks! (My email is chaya.mji@gmail.com)
By Bharti Malhotra on 5/14/2020
The course is exactly what I was looking for. I never thought PowePoint could be this simple. The training flow is very optimally designed. I find the worksheets useful and apt. As claimed, this course will definitely increase anyone's speed on PowerPoint by 3X. I highly recommend this course to anyone with beginner and average PowerPoint skills level.
By Ljubica Simic on 5/2/2020
All is useful but some parts should be presented in shorter time frame. Too long videos......less talk will be more useful. Not all examples are selected the best. I mean example where I have to correct entire slide is in reality almost never the case as we start our presentation always from the beginning . So better to show how to do it properly from the beginning then to correct existing slide.
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Overall Score : 92 / 100






