PowerPoint Mastering Presentations
Overview
This course is designed for new users and current users of Microsoft PowerPoint, providing you with the necessary skills to produce professional and effective presentations.
You will learn the basics of creating and editing PowerPoint files including:
- Creating and formatting slides
- Adding and formatting text and images
- Using the drawing tools
- Showing a presentation
Along with advanced tools such as:
- Applying and editing Slide masters and Themes
- Adding audio, video and online content
- Linking to Excel charts
- Animating text and images
- Adding SmartArt
- As well as many timesaving features using quick keys and short cuts
Who should attend
This course is designed for new users and current users of Microsoft PowerPoint
Prerequisites
Attendees must be familiar with a personal computer, Microsoft Windows and a mouse. Basic word processing skills are also recommended
What you'll learn
This course introduces you to Microsoft PowerPoint, providing the skills needed to create professional on screen slide shows. You will work with lists, images and charts, and bring slides to life with transitions and animations.
Course content
- Navigation
- Creating and viewing a presentation
- Using title slides and masters
- Themes
- Using formats
- Creating lists
- Tabulating Text
- Using online pictures
- Inserting pictures on a slide
- Drawing objects
- Formatting objects
- Adding Excel features to PowerPoint
- SmartArt
- Media clips
Common questions
When does PowerPoint Mastering Presentations next run?
The next date is Mon, 31 Aug 2026, and there are 9 further dates scheduled. Delivered live online, ACE Training Hamilton, ACE Training Christchurch, ACE Training Auckland. Every date and its format is listed on this page.
How much does PowerPoint Mastering Presentations cost?
From $450 + GST per person. Pricing can differ by date and location, so check the option you want before booking.
Do I need any prior experience?
Attendees must be familiar with a personal computer, Microsoft Windows and a mouse. Basic word processing skills are also recommended
Can I attend online, or does it have to be in a classroom?
Both. Some dates run live online and others in-class — each date on this page shows its format, so pick whichever suits.
Can you run this course for my team?
Yes. Any ACE course can be delivered in-house at your workplace and tailored to your team's tools and goals — quote course code PowerPoint when you enquire.