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PowerPoint Training - Learn PowerPoint Presentations (Udemy.com)

Master Microsoft PowerPoint: Create Engaging and Professional Presentations

Created by: Andrew Williams

Last updated December 2025

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What you will learn

  • How to use PowerPoint effectively.
  • How to navigate around the PowerPoint interface.
  • The elements of good design, and how to incorporate these into your slideshows.
  • What makes a slide show boring, and how to avoid these pitfalls.
  • How to use the Slide Masters tool. You'll learn how to modify an existing slide master, or create your own.
  • Inserting, aligning, z-order, and grouping elements on slides
  • How to use the selection pane.
  • Adding and manipulating text.
  • Adding and manipulating shapes, including the options for merging shapes.
  • The Shape Format panel for fine control over your objects.
  • How to use the Format Painter to speed up slide development.
  • Adding and manipulating pictures, icons and vectors.
  • How you can use SmartArt as a head start for your design, and to make it a little more interesting visually.

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Course Description

Are you ready to take your PowerPoint presentation skills to the next level? Whether you're new to Microsoft PowerPoint or looking to improve your advanced PowerPoint techniques, this comprehensive course has everything you need. Learn how to craft stunning, professional presentations with PowerPoint design techniques that keep your audience engaged and impressed.

Why Learn PowerPoint?

MS PowerPoint is one of the most versatile tools for creating impactful presentations, but many people use it the wrong way. You've probably seen PowerPoint presentations that were dull, overloaded with text, or filled with endless bullet points. Maybe the presenter just read from the slides, leaving the audience bored and disengaged.

But it doesn’t have to be that way.

PowerPoint presentations can be dynamic, visually appealing, and captivating – and this course will show you how.

Why Take This Course?

My goal for this course is simple:

  1. To help you master Microsoft PowerPoint, from basic navigation to advanced techniques, so you feel confident and competent when creating a presentation.

  2. To teach you advanced PowerPoint design principles that make your presentations stand out. You’ll learn how to use PowerPoint strategically to keep your audience interested and focused on your message.

By the end of this course, you'll be able to create MS PowerPoint presentations that are not only engaging but also educational and memorable. You’ll have the skills to design presentations that people will remember – for all the right reasons.

Course Highlights

This course uses the latest version of Microsoft PowerPoint from Office 365. Even if you're using an older version, the core skills and techniques will still apply.

What You'll Learn:

  • PowerPoint Interface Mastery: Understand the layout and tools available in Microsoft PowerPoint, and learn how to navigate with ease.

  • PowerPoint Design Principles: Discover the secrets of good PowerPoint presentation design, including how to avoid common mistakes that lead to boring slides.

  • Creating Effective Slide Layouts: Set up your presentations the right way from the start.

  • Using the Slide Master: Streamline your workflow with the Slide Master to ensure consistency and efficiency.

  • Inserting and Formatting Objects: Add and manipulate objects like text, images, shapes, icons, and vectors. Learn how to align, group, and format them for maximum visual impact.

  • Working with Text: Explore advanced text formatting, including WordArt and text effects.

  • Shape Manipulation: Master shape formatting, merging, and the use of Format Painter for consistent design.

  • Incorporating Visual Elements: Learn how to add images, remove backgrounds, and integrate vector graphics for professional appeal.

  • SmartArt and Charts: Create dynamic PowerPoint presentations with charts, tables, and SmartArt that clearly convey information.

  • Multimedia Integration: Enhance your presentation with audio, video, and interactive elements.

  • Slide Transitions and Animations: Use transitions and animations strategically to draw attention and emphasize key points.

  • Animation Techniques: Master advanced animation techniques, including motion paths and animation stacking.

  • Slideshow Setup: Customize your slideshow settings, whether running full screen, in a window, or using Presenter View.

  • Printing and Sharing: Learn how to print handouts and notes effectively.

Hands-On Learning

This course is packed with practical exercises and real-world projects to solidify your skills. You'll find:

  • 12 Quizzes to test your understanding.

  • Practice Exercises to apply what you've learned.

  • A Capstone Project: Create a full PowerPoint presentation from scratch, using all the techniques covered.

Why Choose This Course?

By the end of this course, you’ll have the confidence and skills to create advanced PowerPoint presentations that captivate your audience. Whether for business, education, or personal use, you'll be able to design visually stunning and impactful presentations that leave a lasting impression.

Enroll now to become a PowerPoint presentation pro with Microsoft PowerPoint skills that set you apart!

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Instructor Details

Andrew Williams

I have written and published a number of books that are available on Amazon, including books on WordPress ("WordPress for Beginners 2026"), Self-Publishing ("Self-Publishing on Amazon 2025"), and A.I. (NotebookLM Mastery, ChatGPT for Beginners, ChatGPT for Seniors, AI for Students).  

I also run a website called ezSEONews, where I provide tutorials on a number of skills required for running a successful website.

As an ex-schoolteacher, I hope I can make complicated topics simple to understand.  I certainly enjoy trying! 

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Reviews

4.5

1,071 ratings on Udemy

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By Luis Sandoval on 6/23/2026

Claro , muy bien explicado y mucha ayuda para entender todas las opciones

By Anonymized User on 5/22/2026

This was by far the best software training course I have ever participated - and I am beyond 60. I'd love to participate in further courses of this quality. The best of all - this course was not only abount functions but also about great advise, what to do what what not to do to create slides my audience will appreciate

By Willem Griend on 8/19/2025

I learned new things (after working for years with PowerPoint but only using the basics) and the instructor is very clear and easy to follow.

By Anonymized User on 8/13/2025

My journey with Cognizant has been a valuable learning experience, providing me with opportunities to enhance my skills, collaborate with talented colleagues, and contribute to meaningful projects.

By João Pedro Matos on 4/7/2025

Great and extensive powerpoint tutorial, had no idea before about the Slide Master view, this will definitely save me a lot of time in the future!

By Olga Boldyreva on 5/20/2024

Very useful course, teaching many aspects of Power Point that are not obvious for unexperienced user. Learned a lot and enjoyed practical exercises.

By Valerie Spake on 10/16/2023

I hit play to watch the video and it does not work. Videos are great. I just want it to work. And I am trying everything just to get the videos to play. No support for live help that I can ee.

By Bello Arike Nwachukwu on 6/10/2023

It is an excellent experience learning PowerPoint from the scratch. so far i have seen and understanding some things i have no ideal of before now. Thank you so much for impacting knowledge

By Marilyn Escue on 8/3/2021

Even though I'm already familiar with PowerPoint, I still learned many new things. Instructor presented concepts very well, in an understandable way.

By Don McClure on 6/15/2021

Some differences because I am on Mac, but thorough enough to give me the info on how to find that feature on the mac and how to use it there.

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