Microsoft Powerpoint 2021

Most of us can use PowerPoint to some degree but there is always more to learn. This course is designed to take your PowerPoint abilities to the next level.

About the training

This PowerPoint 2021 course will teach you how to create contemporary, visually stunning, and creative PowerPoint presentations from scratch.

This course will also teach you the new functions available in PowerPoint 2021, including the eyedropper, slide zoom, summary zoom, the morph transition, and advanced morph.

Most of us can use PowerPoint to some degree but there is always more to learn. This programme, developed by Filtered, a leading provider of personalised and intelligent learning, is designed to take your PowerPoint abilities to the next level.

How is the programme taught?

The course is 8 hours, with individual video lessons and exercises. It includes downloadable course files and exercise files, so you can follow along with the instructor and then practice what you have learned at the end of each section.

It is accessible via any internet-enabled device and enables you to progress through the topic areas at your own pace.

Who is it for?

If you have no PowerPoint experience whatsoever, then this course is the perfect starting point for you. Perhaps you have some basic PowerPoint knowledge, and you want to upgrade from an older version or sharpen your skills. Well, this training will get you up to speed!

Learning outcomes

We start by going over the basics of PowerPoint to build a strong foundation from which to grow. Then, in the slide workshop, you'll learn to build slides from scratch before moving on to slide layouts, master slides, animation, transitions, shapes, images, and text.

We'll also look at how to create diagrams, charts, and tables and work more efficiently using keyboard shortcuts.

  • Learn to create visually stunning presentations that meet best practice guidelines.
  • Learn to work with PowerPoint templates.
  • Understand how to apply slide layouts to new or existing slides.
  • Learn to duplicate, arrange, copy, and paste slides and objects.
  • Master working with images, icons, video, text, shapes, and audio files.
  • And more.

Pre-requisites

You will need a PC or Mac with a full version of Microsoft PowerPoint (any version from 2003 to 2013 or Microsoft 365).

Price

A 12-month subscription to the Microsoft PowerPoint programme will cost:

  • £35 for non-CIPFA members.
  • All CIPFA members (including CPFA members, Affiliate and Associate members, student members and Fellows) will receive 10% off. When making your purchase, please select ‘member role’ to ensure you receive the member discount.