
PowerPoint: create presentations with professionalism and impact
Unlock your potential and elevate your presentation skills.
Course overview
Join our engaging short course to learn the fundamentals of PowerPoint.
You’ll discover how to create and manage slides, add and edit text and images and design dynamic Pecha Kuchas. We’ll also cover essential tips on file sizes, resolution and accessibility to enhance your presentations.
With hands-on practice and expert guidance, you’ll gain the foundational skills needed to craft effective and visually appealing presentations that capture your audience’s attention.
Upcoming Short Courses

Tue 17 Jun 2025
13:00 - 16:00 | Price: £85
Short Course: PowerPoint: create presentations with professionalism and impact | June 2025
Online
Unlock your potential and elevate your presentation skills. Join our engaging short course to learn...
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Course details
Attendees will learn how to create and manage slides, how to add and edit text and images with consideration of issues such as file sizes, resolution and legibility and more.
By the end of the course attendees should know how to create presentations with ease and have the foundational skills PowerPoint is used worldwide to present ideas.
How you'll learn
Our online courses are delivered through Microsoft Teams, ensuring a seamless learning experience. Each session starts with a live broadcast from the tutor to introduce the topic and guide you through the resources. Our courses include various learning methods such as videos, quizzes and exercises. The tutor remains available online for real-time support, making learning effective and enjoyable. Our blended teaching approach combines live and pre-recorded content, providing flexibility to learn at your own pace.
What you'll learn
- Begin by familiarising yourself with PowerPoint's interface, understanding its tools and menus.
- Learn how to create a basic slideshow, starting with a blank presentation.
- Discover how to add new slides and organise your presentation into sections, maintaining structure and clarity.
- Explore themes and variants to give your presentation a cohesive, professional look.
- Add images to enhance your message, learning to edit and position them effectively.
- Incorporate hyperlinks, SmartArt graphics, and sound to make your presentation dynamic and engaging.
- Use tables to organise and present data, making complex information easily digestible.
- Learn to add and customise transitions and animations, maintaining audience interest and emphasising key points.
- Prepare your slideshow for presentation, mastering the steps for setting up and delivering it smoothly.
- Ensure your presentations are accessible to all audiences, using tools and techniques that promote inclusivity for viewers with disabilities.
- Master these skills to elevate the quality of your PowerPoint presentations and effectively engage your audience.

Matthew Abbott - Course Lead
Matthew is a Digital Skills Trainer at Falmouth, specialising in Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe Premiere Pro. He delivers a range of Adobe and Microsoft courses, including Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) and Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) qualifications. He holds a degree in Sustainable Product Design and a PCET teaching certificate, and has served as a Senior Technician at Falmouth University for over 20 years.
Find out more- Engaging content
- A variety of different ways to learn
- Clear guidelines to work through the practice exercises
- Constructive feedback from tutors on your submitted work
- Technical assistance from your tutors
Access to full working subscription of Office 365. The desktop application of PowerPoint will be required.
Read our short course terms & conditions
How to apply
Tuition fees per individual |
£85* |
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*If you're a student or staff different fees apply. Please visit our dedicated student and staff areas for specific information.
To apply for this course, make your selection from the available dates below, this will take you to an event page where you will be able to book yourself onto the course via the Book now link.
Upcoming Short Courses

Tue 17 Jun 2025
13:00 - 16:00 | Price: £85
Short Course: PowerPoint: create presentations with professionalism and impact | June 2025
Online
Unlock your potential and elevate your presentation skills. Join our engaging short course to learn...
If no upcoming Short Courses are displayed above, get in touch with us for more information.
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