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In this free PowerPoint tutorial, learn how to use themes and background styles, add pictures and clip art, modify charts and lists, and do more to create standout presentations.

PowerPoint Basics

• 1 Getting Started with PowerPoint arrow_forward_ios ✓ Get to know the PowerPoint interface.
• 2 Understanding OneDrive arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn all about working with your Microsoft account and OneDrive.
• 3 Creating and Opening Presentations arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn all about creating and opening presentations.
• 4 Saving Presentations arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to save presentations.

Working with Slides

• 5 Slide Basics arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn the basics of working with slides.
• 6 Text Basics arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to cut, copy, paste, and format text.
• 7 Applying Themes arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to apply a theme to your slides.
• 8 Applying Transitions arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to apply transitions to your slides.
• 9 Managing Slides arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn the tools available to help organize and prepare your slide show.
• 10 Using Find & Replace arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to find and replace text.
• 11 Printing arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to print your slides.
• 12 Presenting Your Slide Show arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to present your slide show to an audience.

Text and Objects

• 13 Lists arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to add numbered and bulleted lists.
• 14 Indents and Line Spacing arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to use indents and line spacing.
• 15 Inserting Pictures arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to insert and modify images.
• 16 Formatting Pictures arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to format the images in your slides.
• 17 Shapes arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to add and modify shapes.
• 18 Aligning, Ordering, and Grouping Objects arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to align, group, and order objects.
• 19 Animating Text and Objects arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to animate text and objects.

More Objects

• 20 Inserting Videos arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to add and edit videos within your slides.
• 21 Inserting Audio arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to insert and edit audio in your slides.
• 22 Tables arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to add and modify tables.
• 23 Charts arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to add and modify charts.
• 24 SmartArt Graphics arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to add and edit SmartArt graphics.

Review and Collaborating

• 25 Checking Spelling and Grammar arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to use the spelling and grammar check features.
• 26 Reviewing Presentations arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to review presentations before you present them to an audience.
• 27 Inspecting and Protecting Presentations arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to inspect and protect your presentation.

Customizing Your Presentation

• 28 Modifying Themes arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn all about modifying themes to mix and match colors and fonts.
• 29 Slide Master View arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to use Slide Master view to ensure a consistent look.
• 30 Links arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to add and edit links.
• 31 Action Buttons arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to add and edit action buttons.
• 32 Rehearsing and Recording Your Presentation arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to rehearse and record your presentation.
• 33 Sharing Your Presentation Online arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to share your presentations online.
• 34 What is Office 365? arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn what Office 365 has to offer in this free lesson.
• 35 New Features in Office 2019 arrow_forward_ios ✓ Discover some of the new features in Office 2019.
• 36 Office Intelligent Services arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn more about the features available through Intelligent Services.
• 37 Using the Draw Tab arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to use the features available on the Draw tab.
• 38 Working with Icons arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to add and customize icons.
• 39 PowerPoint Quiz arrow_forward_ios ✓ Test your knowledge of PowerPoint by taking our quiz.

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Want to create effective PowerPoint presentations but don’t know where to start? Whether you are new to PowerPoint or have some experience and want to improve your skills, this online course has something for everyone, covering beginner, intermediate and advanced lessons in PowerPoint.

In 51 engaging lessons you will learn basic techniques including how to use themes and layouts, add audio visual components to your presentations and more. You will also learn intermediate and advanced techniques such as how to add animations, print, reuse and copy slides plus more.

Whether you use PowerPoint for work or study, these tutorials will start you on your journey to becoming a PowerPoint pro!

The course is PowerPoint 2019 and Microsoft 365 compliant (previously known as Office 365). Video tutorials are recorded in Microsoft PowerPoint 365 / 2019.

For older versions of PowerPoint, visit our course for Microsoft PowerPoint versions 2010-2016 .

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Deborah Ashby

Course introduction 1 lesson free lesson, hello and welcome to powerpoint.

In this lesson, we will be introduced to the instructor who will share the course outline, communicate the scope, any assumptions/pre-requisites and give a high-level overview of what to expect.

Modern Slide Layouts 2 lessons

The golden rules of good slide design.

In this lesson, we will discuss modern slide layouts and show examples of engaging, slick presentations. We will run-through presentation tips, things to consider when designing slide-decks and also things to avoid. This lesson will contain lots of examples of good and bad presentations.

Resources and Inspiration

In this lesson, we'll look at a number of free resources for high-quality images, icons and videos for use in presentations. We'll also discuss where to go for inspiration when it comes to slide layouts, use of color, iconography, and images.

Essential PowerPoint Skills 8 lessons Free Lesson

Launching powerpoint and the start screen.

We'll examine the different ways to launch PowerPoint and run through the functionality available on the Start Screen.

Get To Know the PowerPoint Interface

Get familiar with the different areas that make up the PowerPoint Interface. This includes the ribbon structure, groups, commands, dialog launchers, scroll bars and the status bar. This lesson is also designed to familiarize you with important PowerPoint terminology.

The Quick Access Toolbar (QAT)

We introduce the Quick Access Toolbar which allows users to execute frequently used commands with one-click. We also learn how to add commands to the Quick Access Toolbar using two different methods.

Contextual Menus and Ribbons

We will learn about the mini-toolbar for quick formatting and explore the options available in the right-click contextual menus. We'll also cover the concept of contextual ribbons that only appear when needed.

Accessing Help and Search Features

In this lesson, we will learn how to access help on demand whilst working in PowerPoint using the F1 key and the search bar. We will also learn how to turn the Help ribbon on through PowerPoint options to access training, community forums and blogs.

Creating and Saving a New Presentation

Let's create our first new presentation using a blank template. We'll learn how to save presentations locally and to the cloud, and understand how this determines how the presentation is saved going forward.

Diving In to PowerPoint Templates

Let's explore the pre-designed templates available in PowerPoint. We will learn how to search for templates, browse categories, pin favourites, load them, make changes and save them for reuse.

Working with Slide Layouts

In this lesson, we will learn all about the different slide layouts available in PowerPoint. We'll learn how to create new slides and apply different layouts to each, paying attention to text placeholders and content icons.

Let's Get Started - Slide Workshop! 27 lessons Free Lesson

"title slide" - start with a bang - part 1.

We will create an eye-catching title slide using the title slide layout. Then, we'll create a title slide manually from a blank slide using text boxes and basic shapes.

"Title Slide" - Start with a Bang! - Part 2

Selecting and aligning objects on a slide.

In this important lesson, we will learn how to select objects and use alignment tools, distribution tools, grouping, gridlines and guides to position multiple objects on the slide. A must for a professional looking presentation!

"About Us" - Using Images, Icons and Text - Part 1

We will create an 'About Us' slide and learn how to insert pictures, icons and text. We will also learn the basics of moving and resizing objects and some simple but effective formatting techniques.

"About Us" - Inserting Images, Icons and Text - Part 2

"divider slide" - shapes, fills and format shapes - part 1.

We will create a divider slide to separate different topics in a presentation. We will also learn how to download, save and use high-quality large images as the slide background and use the merge and union facility to merge a picture across multiple shapes.

"Divider Slide" - Working with shapes, merge and union and icons - Part 2

We will finish creating a divider slide to separate different topics in a presentation. We will also learn how to add quote text, a slide number and apply font formatting properties. 

Managing Slides

A simple lesson where we will learn how to duplicate and modify slides, replace images and change the z-order of objects on a slide. We will also learn how to re-organize and arrange slides using the thumbnail view and slide sorter view.

Dividing up a Presentation with Sections

We will learn how to divide up a presentation into manageable chunks to assist with editing, navigation and organization.

"Meet the Team" - Crop and Fill

An introduction to a very useful pairing - crop and fill. We will create a 'Meet the Team' slide and fill shapes with pictures that fit perfectly without distortion.

"Our Services" - Shapes, Pictures and Animation - Part 1

In this lesson, we will start to build an 'Our Services' slide. In part 2 of this lesson, we will build the background using shapes, images and crop and fill, and then apply animation to this slide. 

"Our Services" - Animated Bullets - Part 2

In part 2 of this lesson, we will learn how to add bulleted lists and apply animation. 

Slide Transitions

Transitions explained! We will learn the importance of smooth transitions between slides, how to apply transitions to one or more slides, the different types of transition and how to manage and remove transitions.

"Our History" - Creating a Timeline - Part 1

We will learn about a number of techniques to create an engaging timeline slide using SmartArt, fill colors and the eyedropper utility. 

"Our History" - Creating a timeline - Part 2

We will finish creating an engaging timeline using shapes, shape effects, icons and formatted text. 

"Our Process" - Creating a Process Flow Chart - Part 1

We will create a cross-functional process flowchart using flowchart shapes. This includes: inserting and formatting tables, connecting shapes with lines and connectors, resizing objects and adding text. 

"Our Process" - Creating a process flow chart - Part 2

We will create a cross-functional process flowchart using flowchart shapes. This includes, formatting shapes with shape effects, connecting shapes with lines and connectors, resizing objects and adding text.

"Our Products" - More Shapes, Pictures, and Text - Part 1

In part 1 of this lesson, we will build an 'Our Products' home page using shapes, pictures, text and formatting options. 

"Our Products" - Working with Hyperlinks - Part 2

In part 2 of this lesson, we will build 4 more slides and learn how to hyperlink to them from the home page. 

"Company Statistics" - Creating Graphs and Charts

We will learn how to create a column, sunburst and map chart to tell the story of their data visually. Create charts on-the-fly or use data already stored in an Excel worksheet.

Formatting Charts and Graphs - Part 1

We explore the extensive formatting options available on the Chart Options contextual ribbon. Change the color scheme, switch the data around, add data labels, axis labels, chart titles and a legend.

Formatting Charts and Graphs - Part 2

Explore the extensive formatting options available on the Chart Options contextual ribbon. Change the color scheme, switch the data around, add data labels, axis labels, chart titles and a legend.

"Contact Us" - Rotating Shapes - Part 1

In Part 1 of this lesson, we will begin to put together a Contact Us slide. We will use shapes and learn how to rotate shapes but keep the image horizontal. 

"Contact Us" - Hyperlinks - Part 2

In Part 2 of this lesson, we will complete the 'Contact Us' slide. We will insert social media icons, contact information and hyperlinks to emails and external websites.  

"Closing Slide" - Using Video in Slides

We will see where to go for free motion videos to use in presentations. Create a closing slide using a motion background, shapes, transparencies and use the contextual ribbon to control playback.

Adding Animation Effects - Part 1

In part 1 of this lesson, we will get the opportunity to reorganize slides, add new sections and then apply animation effects to slides 1 and 2. 

Adding Animation Effects - Part 2

In part 2 of this lesson, we will continue to apply different entrance, emphasis and animation effects as well as modify the effect options. 

Working with Touch 2 lessons

Draw with touch.

This lesson is aimed at touch device users. We will learn how to switch between mouse and touch mode and start to explore the commands available on the Draw ribbon to annotate presentations.

Ink to Text, Shape and Math

We will learn how to turn handwritten notes, shapes and mathematical equations into typed text.

Preparing a Presentation for Delivery 4 lessons

Checking spelling and grammar.

We will learn how to customize our proofing tools in PowerPoint Options and then run a spelling and grammar check prior to sharing the presentation with others.

Adding Comments and Notes

We will learn how to add comments to a PowerPoint presentation and how to delete, respond to and manage comments in a presentation that has been sent to them. We will also learn how to add speaker notes to slides and view the notes whilst presenting.

Slide Show Settings

We will tour the different options available to setup a slide show. This includes learning about how to make a presentation run automatically by rehearsing timings.

Rehearse Timings and Custom Slide Shows

We will look at how to create a slide show using timings and a custom slide show. 

Delivering a Presentation 1 lesson

Presenter tools and features.

In this lesson, we will run a slide show and explore the in-presentation features such as blacking out the screen, using annotations, turning on subtitles and switching pointer options.

The Info Tab 2 lessons

Adding and removing document properties.

We will look at how to add document properties (metadata) to assist with searching for presentations. We will also see how to remove all metadata from a presentation prior to sending the document to external clients/customers.

Protecting a Presentation

We will look at how to protect a presentation from editing or limit who can access a presentation by setting read-only access, encrypting with a password and marking as final.

Printing, Exporting and Sharing 3 lessons

Exporting a presentation to other file formats.

We will learn how to export a presentation to another file format such as a PDF, video, animated gif, and more.

Printing a Presentation

We explore the different Print Options available: how to select a printer, print to PDF, set printer properties and define what you want to print and the layout.

Sharing a Presentation

In this final lesson, we will learn how to share a copy or a link to a presentation with others and control if colleagues can edit or simply view it.

Course Close 1 lesson

Thank you and goodbye.

The instructor will close out the course by saying goodbye, recapping some of the skills learnt to remind student of how far they've come.

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12 Best + Free PowerPoint Courses [2024 April][UPDATED]

20+ experts consisting of teachers and professionals across sectors have conducted in-depth research and prepared a list of Best and Free PowerPoint online courses, certificates, programs, tutorials, and classes. These courses can be either availed for free or for a minimum amount of subscription. Moreover, it compiles a list of courses that are suited for different levels of learners – beginners, intermediate, and experts. You may also be interested in looking at our compilation of Best Excel Courses .

12 Best Microsoft Powerpoint Courses, Certification & Training Online [2024 April] [UPDATED]

Top powerpoint courses (includes free courses) (udemy).

This comprehensive list of courses is organized to help you master MS PowerPoint from scratch to create compelling presentations. It consists of various learning sessions, including the most popular and best-selling courses like PowerPoint 2016: Master PowerPoint Presentation, Eye-catching Presentations with PowerPoint 2013, and How to Create Animated Videos. The classes are  organized by the best instructors of Udemy, who have trained thousands of students in PowerPoint . After finishing the best-listed courses, you’ll be able to create excellent presentations that sell to clients. Besides, each course is available with a 30-days money-back guarantee if you don’t find the course content useful. 

Highlights – 

– Learn from the complete PowerPoint Design Masterclass with 20+ PowerPoint 365 presentation slides and improve your workflow and design skills

– Get access to PowerPoint lessons that are easy to apply at work and become the top PowerPoint user in your organization

– Learn how to create a fully animated business presentation, sophisticated and well-organized presentations, and feel more confident in delivering it to the management

– Gain experience in using graphical elements, pictures, and other media content with PowerPoint slides

– Earn a professional certificate on completion of each course from your comfort zone

Duration: Variable

Rating: 4.7 out of 5

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Free Course Trial – Top Presentation Skills Courses (Coursera)

This course aims to equip learners with the use of tools with which simple, clear and elegant slides can be created to improve the presentation skills of the speaker. The course comprises of universal design principles, templates, colors, typefaces, slides’ typography , use of photos and pictograms, composition rules and ways to create clear and meaningful charts and diagrams.

Highlights:

– Course is divided into four parts: Key principles of design, Templates and colour meaning, Typography and photographic illustrations and Diagrams and data visualization.

– Course delivered by Alexei Kapterev, the author of “Death by PowerPoint,” which has over 10 million views to date.

– Peer review is an essential aspect of the course, which allows you to share your dashboard with your peers, who can review and offer feedback on the product.

– It includes Course Videos & Readings, Practice Quizzes, Graded Assignments with Peer Feedback, Graded Quizzes with Feedback and Graded Programming Assignments.

– Provides shareable certificate which can be shared on your resume, documents or LinkedIn profile as well.

Duration: Self Paced

You can Sign up Here

Review : A really intense course that has been well thought out and very comprehensive. You must ensure you are a good project manager and stick to the deadlines otherwise you incur additional charges if you reset the deadline. Lots of variety with quizzes/questionnaires and presentations. Plus you learn from your peers. Overall I’d highly recommend. – Vanessa Shallcross

PowerPoint – Master PowerPoint Presentation (Udemy)

This is a complete PowerPoint masterclass organized to help you learn and understand MS PowerPoint from scratch. It is summarized into four practical chapters, including Essential Knowledge, Slide Design, Master Slides, and Advanced Tricks . Enrolling in these chapters will allow you to learn about design trends 2021, newly designed shortcuts, 3D presentations, and other essential PowerPoint concepts. The course is prepared by Andrew Pach, who will help you learn how to make custom layouts with placeholders on slide master slides, reduce the time to complete a high-quality presentation, and build templates for brands . After course completion, a badge of completion will be provided to share your skills and knowledge. Have a look at our compilation of Best Human Computer Interaction Courses as well as Microsoft Access Courses . 

– Make the instant switch in your career by learning advanced presentation skills and design with MS PowerPoint

– Learn how to design and create a fully animated and transition-filled business presentation and improve your workflow and design skills

– Learn to use graph, images, and other media content in PowerPoint to minimize the text quantity on presentations

– Cover all the versions of MS PowerPoint, including PowerPoint 2013, 2016, and 2019 to gain all the skills and knowledge you need

Duration: 11-12 hours

Rating: 4.6 out of 5

Review: Very good course. Occasionally takes shortcuts and doesn’t warn viewer, so I have to go back and check what he has done. – Mark Charny

Beginner to Pro in PowerPoint: Complete PowerPoint Training (Udemy)

If you’re a beginner at PowerPoint and want to become a pro, this course from Udemy is an excellent choice. In this course, you’ll l earn how to create professional business presentations that are identical to leading investment banks and consulting firms . You’ll begin with an introduction to the PowerPoint’s basic tools and functions and then move on to cover advanced concepts and features of MS PowerPoint. The course is designed in collaboration with 365 Careers to provide you the best learning experience . Taking up this course will give you additional access to the tutor’s personal contact, lifetime access to the course content, and much more.

– Get introduced to the basics of PowerPoint to begin your journey towards creating meaningful and compelling presentations

– Be a part of the entire thought process of creating well-structured company presentations while gaining first-hand experience on how to design great PowerPoint slides

– Work with the Cinemax case study that is entirely built from scratch to teach you the fundamentals of developing a presentation

– Gain the confidence you need to while delivering presentations to superiors and clients

Duration: 6-7 hours

Rating: 4.4 out of 5

Review: I enjoyed the course thoroughly. At first I was bit apprehensive with the Tutors approach of teaching the subject. But over time I fell in love with the way the course has been designed and presented. Thank you. – Shobinya D

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Free Course Trial – Effective Business Presentations with Powerpoint by PWC (Coursera)

Learn the intricacies and the fine art of business presentations through this course. Designed by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, this course is your one-stop solution for developing systematic and structured presentations through the optimum use of relevant data and visuals . It is conducted via application-based exercises which enhance your communication skills on public speaking, storytelling, and professional meetings .

– Get access to the other courses of PwC under this specific specialization

– The course includes a case study based on a client’s profile, a business situation, and a set of basic Excel charts.

– Enhance your skills on understanding a business situation, creating effective slides, preparing a presentation, and delivering the same.

– Peer review is an essential aspect of the course which allows you to share your dashboard with your peers, who can review and offer feedback on the product.

– It includes Course Videos & Readings, Practice Quizzes, Graded Assignments with Peer Feedback, Graded Quizzes with Feedback, and Graded Programming Assignments.

– Free 7 day trial run within which cancellation and refund is applicable

Duration: Self-paced

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Review : The focus of this course is not how to use Powerpoint. It is meant to teach how properly do a business presentation. And it is very professional. – Diego Angulo Q

Free Powerpoint Certification (Digital Defynd)

Every individual wants to earn a certificate after finishing a free PowerPoint course or tutorial available online, but most e-learning platforms don’t provide a certificate of completion for free classes. At Digital Defynd, you can earn a free PowerPoint certificate by completing a course on any e-learning platform, even if you don’t choose the course from our platform . Besides, you can level your certificate by completing more courses. The certificate is available for all individuals, whether you’re a college student, a working professional, or an entrepreneur.

– A unique way to earn a free certificate for free courses and tutorials completed online

– Complete an online course from e-learning platforms and get certified, even if you haven’t chosen a path from our platform

– Certify yourself in the specified technology, field, or subject from the comfort of your home

– Be a part of our Instagram community where you can connect with other learners around the world

Free PowerPoint Classes Online (Skillshare)

Skillshare is an excellent e-learning platform that provides multiple classes on PowerPoint. It offers more than 40 classes and tutorials to help you cover every aspect of PowerPoint. For instance, you’ll get to improve your presentation and design skills, C-level presentation skills, design better charts in PowerPoint , and more. The classes are designed by skilled professionals from various industries who have years of experience generating professional presentations to attract clients for their businesses. The instructors will help you with additional videos, downloadable resources, and rich learning content throughout the classes . Besides, each course completion will provide you with a certificate of completion to showcase your skills. Check out our take on Best Microsoft Word Courses . 

– Gain all the knowledge and skills related to PowerPoint by covering a set of practical courses and tutorials

– Learn how to build better slides, create beautiful video animations, create infographic videos, and much more with PowerPoint

–  Be able to create better visual charts and graphics for data visualization and data presentation with practical tips

– Learn to create and design low-content books like journals, planners, and workbooks from scratch in PowerPoint 

– Become an expert in graphic design, animation, presentation design, and visual communication

Rating:4.4 out of 5

Review:  Through Skillshare I have managed to significantly increase my skills in using software programs such as AutoCAD and Powerpoint. This, in turn, will certainly improve my performance at my workplace. – Yasotharaj Nagarajah

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Microsoft PowerPoint From Beginner to Advanced (Udemy)

This is another excellent course on Udemy designed to help you become a professional in creating dynamic and compelling presentations with MS PowerPoint. Signing up for this curriculum will take you from zero to MS PowerPoint pro presenter by teaching you the essential functions and techniques . In this curriculum, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the most popular presentation tool, its features, components, and techniques to use for developing industry-standard presentations . The course is designed by Kyle Pew, a Microsoft Certified Trainer who will use his 20+ years of experience to teach you MS PowerPoint. After course completion, a certificate will be given to you to share your skills. Check out our curation of Best Computer Networking Courses .

– A step-by-step guide to help you learn the fundamentals of MS PowerPoint and how to create compelling presentations

– Learn how to build and deliver effective PowerPoint presentations, integrate data from other MS Office applications

– Learn to pick the accurate PowerPoint slide layout for the content and animate PowerPoint content without distracting the audience

– Be able to leverage advanced text editing operations, graphical elements, and other features of MS PowerPoint

– Gain the confidence to complete many PowerPoint tasks with efficiency and grace

Review: Awesome. One of the best Udemy courses that I have taken. The course if very thorough and explains each element of PowerPoint step-by-step. I now consider myself an advanced with PowerPoint. – Anzella Jones

How to Create Animated Videos with PowerPoint (Udemy)

Individuals willing to learn how PowerPoint is helpful in creating animated videos can take help from this curriculum. In this prospectus, the instructor will provide you with an easy-to-follow and step-by-step guide to make animated videos with PowerPoint for business, marketing, online courses, YouTube , and more. The course is developed by Pavel N., a full-time online instructor, and business leader. He will provide additional assistance during the video lessons to help you learn how to create marketing videos for businesses and online courses with MS PowerPoint. After finishing the curriculum, you’ll be able to develop marketing strategies, content planning, and other material with PowerPoint .

– A perfect curriculum designed to help you master the concepts of creating animated and marketing videos in MS PowerPoint

– Understand the essential principles of design while learning the best resources to find visual components

– Included with high-quality videos of creating animations with PowerPoint, hands-on exercises, graded practice exams, and hard-case examples

– Work with three different projects included with the course to help you apply your knowledge and techniques of PowerPoint

Duration: 4-5 hours

Review: Training by Pavel is Excellent. The step-by-step guidance is very good and highly informative. – Venkitswaran Raman

PowerPoint Masterclass – Presentation Design & Animation (Udemy)

This is another course from Andrew Pach designed to prepare you for all the tools, knowledge, and skills you need to reach your presentation goals. In this learning course, you’ll gain an understanding of the basics and core concepts of MS PowerPoint to design top-notch business presentations . The instructor will help you learn how to use the slides in PowerPoint, get comfortable with animation, and create videos ready to publish and become a professional designer. During the learning sessions, you’ll be equipped with video lessons, practice quizzes, graded assignments, and hands-on projects provided to test your knowledge and skills . Don’t forget to check our list of Best Computer Vision Courses .

– Master the concepts of MS PowerPoint and learn to create impactful, compelling, and dynamic presentations for your business

– Learn to design great presentation templates, slides, and animation videos for clients and products with confidence

– Learn to develop explainer videos and online lectures with PowerPoint while understanding how to record a presentation with a microphone

– Be better and professional at designing, presenting, and animating to help you advance as an active entrepreneur, creator, and content publisher

– Earn a badge of completion from the comfort of your home without any deadlines

Duration: 8-9 hours

Review: Great lessons that are based on a principled approach to slide design and creation! – Jaylen James

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Free Online Microsoft PowerPoint Course (Alison)

Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 might be an older version, but many individuals still use it to create powerful computer-based presentations. This Alison course focuses  on teaching you the crucial components of PowerPoint 2010 and how it can be used to develop logic-based and compelling presentations for any business . The instructor will illustrate the multiple features that extend the PowerPoint workflow capabilities and functionalities in this free tutorial. You’ll begin with an introduction to the PowerPoint 2010 version and move on to cover advanced tips and tricks of using it. After course completion, you’ll be able to develop practical and dynamic presentations for your business.

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– Learn how to create, manage, and collaborate on presentations with other people and how to enrich your presentations with video, pictures, and animations

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PowerPoint presentations are typically created by combining text, images, and other multimedia elements on individual slides. Users can choose from a variety of pre-designed templates, themes, and color schemes to create their presentations, or they can design their own custom layouts. The software offers a range of formatting tools that allow users to change font styles, sizes, and colors, as well as add animations, transitions, and multimedia elements to their presentations.

One of the key features of PowerPoint is its ability to incorporate multimedia elements into presentations. Users can easily insert images, videos, audio files, and other multimedia elements into their slides, making presentations more engaging and interactive. The software also offers a range of animation and transition effects that can be used to add visual interest and emphasize important points in a presentation.

PowerPoint also allows users to collaborate on presentations in real-time. Multiple users can work on the same presentation simultaneously, making it easier for teams to collaborate and share ideas. The software also offers a range of sharing options, including the ability to share presentations online or to save them as PDFs for easy distribution.

In addition to its use in education and business, PowerPoint has become popular for personal use as well. Users can create presentations for special occasions, such as weddings or birthdays, or share their travel experiences or hobbies with friends and family.

While PowerPoint is a powerful tool for creating presentations, it is important to use it effectively to avoid overwhelming or boring audiences. Good PowerPoint presentations should be clear, concise, and visually appealing, with a balance of text and multimedia elements. Presenters should also be prepared to engage with their audiences and answer questions during and after the presentation.

In recent years, there has been some criticism of PowerPoint, with some arguing that it promotes a style of presenting that is overly reliant on visuals and lacks substance. Others have argued that PowerPoint presentations can be overly complex and difficult to follow, particularly for audiences who are unfamiliar with the subject matter.

Despite these criticisms, PowerPoint remains a widely used tool for creating presentations. Its user-friendly interface, wide range of tools and features, and ability to incorporate multimedia elements make it a popular choice for individuals and organizations alike.

In conclusion, PowerPoint is a versatile and powerful tool for creating presentations for educational, business, and personal purposes. Its ability to incorporate multimedia elements and facilitate real-time collaboration makes it an essential tool for many individuals and organizations. However, it is important to use it effectively and thoughtfully to ensure that presentations are engaging, informative, and easy to follow.  

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Remember: Less is more.

A strong presentation is so much more than information pasted onto a series of slides with fancy backgrounds. Whether you’re pitching an idea, reporting market research, or sharing something else, a great presentation can give you a competitive advantage, and be a powerful tool when aiming to persuade, educate, or inspire others. Here are some unique elements that make a presentation stand out.

• Fonts: Sans Serif fonts such as Helvetica or Arial are preferred for their clean lines, which make them easy to digest at various sizes and distances. Limit the number of font styles to two: one for headings and another for body text, to avoid visual confusion or distractions.
• Colors: Colors can evoke emotions and highlight critical points, but their overuse can lead to a cluttered and confusing presentation. A limited palette of two to three main colors, complemented by a simple background, can help you draw attention to key elements without overwhelming the audience.
• Pictures: Pictures can communicate complex ideas quickly and memorably but choosing the right images is key. Images or pictures should be big (perhaps 20-25% of the page), bold, and have a clear purpose that complements the slide’s text.
• Layout: Don’t overcrowd your slides with too much information. When in doubt, adhere to the principle of simplicity, and aim for a clean and uncluttered layout with plenty of white space around text and images. Think phrases and bullets, not sentences.

As an intern or early career professional, chances are that you’ll be tasked with making or giving a presentation in the near future. Whether you’re pitching an idea, reporting market research, or sharing something else, a great presentation can give you a competitive advantage, and be a powerful tool when aiming to persuade, educate, or inspire others.

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Showcase the skills required in product development using our editable Product Management Skills PowerPoint Diagram . Product management involves many steps, from the product vision to UX design, marketing, and customer satisfaction. When launching a new product development endeavor, product managers must train fellow mates about the skills necessary to complete the project. We have crafted this template for corporate trainers to train the employees about the attributes of product management. Users can edit our template and add or remove more skills based on their requirements. This product management template is compatible with all PowerPoint versions. 

The Product Management Skills PowerPoint Diagram shows a four-segmented circle with a central small circle presenting the peak product work title. The overall skillset needed for efficient product management is divided into four parts, each shown in one of the segments; these are:

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The circular arc of each part has three further sub-sections pointing toward the editable text boxes. The textboxes can be used to display individual skills in a group. For instance, in customer insights, good management skills are fluency with data, UX design, and analysis of customers’ voices. Presenters can visually explain the points using our attractive diagram template. They can also discuss product road mapping skills and team management. Users can demonstrate these four skill sets separately on individual slides in the following slides. We have used a spotlight effect in the slides, i.e., the section under discussion is color-highlighted while others are greyed. Download our engaging product management skills template for your training presentations and to convey your message with a more significant impact. Edit it now! Also, check our article about presentation skills and our collection of diagram PowerPoint templates .

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M icrosoft PowerPoint has always been the default choice for creating professional meeting briefs or fun little project demonstrations in schools. Its inclusion as a free service for students or working professionals makes it a no-brainer to use. However, for the general public, it can get quite expensive to pay for a subscription just to be able to create simple presentation slides. Although you can subscribe to Microsoft's Office Suite and get more bang for your buck, the pricing still doesn't hit the affordable range for most. 

Fortunately, completion has been growing, and a sea of strong contenders offer similar services to PowerPoint. After considering feature sets, here are five of the best free alternatives to Microsoft PowerPoint. At the end of the article, you can find a detailed explanation of why we've chosen the services, alongside useful comparisons that may help you make your decision easier.

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When it comes to productivity apps, Zoho makes some of the better ones in the market. Zoho Sheet, for example, is one of the best Microsoft Excel alternatives out there  —  owing to its extensive product catalog, there is a great way to view and edit presentations. The aptly named Zoho Show lets you design and demonstrate professional-looking slides, all without having to download the program.

Zoho takes a minimal approach to most of its services, and its PowerPoint application is no different. You'll find that most menus are contextually aware of what tasks you're currently performing, which helps keep unnecessary tools out of the way and bring the important ones in focus. There is also a huge library of customizable templates you can choose from, making it easier to kickstart your presentation work. 

Zoho Show is completely free to use for individuals and offers unlimited cloud storage. No features are locked behind a paywall, and rest assured, you can fully rely on this online presentation-making tool for all your needs, be it for school or work. 

Canva is a service that can easily climb up to becoming everyone's favorite once they start using it. While most applaud it for its graphic designing prowess, there are many other things Canva can do that you probably aren't aware of . Among them is the ability to craft beautiful slides for your presentations and projects. 

By creating a free account, you can access thousands of templates on Canva. You can filter these by use case—maybe you need one for a professional business briefing or a casual one explaining why your pet dog is the best canine. There is a whole section of ready-to-use templates dedicated to mobile-friendly viewing as well, which is something you don't usually find to be as accessible with other tools. 

Like most presentation apps, Canva lets you collaborate with your team members and work across devices seamlessly. The Canva app for mobile also lets you control your slides remotely during your presentation. Some menus also feature AI-featured tools to add one-click enhancements to your slides -- unfortunately, these are locked behind premium subscription tiers. However, for the cent percent of the population, Canva can be used without spending a dime to meet a plethora of creative needs. 

Apple takes great pride in developing in-house solutions to meet every user requirement. While most of its products dominate the competition in popularity, the same cannot be said for Keynote , the company's version of Microsoft PowerPoint. The program was first released in 2003 with macOS Big Sur and has largely remained one of those icons you glance over and forget about. 

However, recent versions of Keynote have made it a compelling alternative to PowerPoint. Not only is it pre-installed on every Apple device, including your iPhone, but it also works best with the iPad touchscreen. Keynote has a largely clean and professional approach to the built-in templates, but nothing is stopping you from going creative. Animations are one of Keynote's strongest suits, allowing you to create near cinematic-looking presentations with just a few clicks. 

While you can still use Apple Keynote through iCloud on Windows devices, this alternative is clearly meant for people surrounded by the walled garden of Apple technology. It makes use of features like AirDrop, Live Photos, and VoiceOver  — all of which are technologies available across Apple devices. Using Apple Keynote is completely free, and the app has easy exporting tools that make working with Microsoft PowerPoint less of a hassle.

WPS Presentation

WPS Office makes some of the best solutions for creating and editing documents on smartphones , but their service offerings extend to Windows, macOS, and even Linux. WPS Presentation is perhaps the closest you'll get to Microsoft PowerPoint in terms of the user interface and how most tools are bundled in familiar locations.

This PowerPoint app offers real-time collaboration where you can invite your team members and work on the same document remotely. Like most collaboration tools, users can leave comments to suggest changes or add information for other people on the team.

WPS Presentation is not the only free product; you can utilize every app in the WPS Office suite. Unlike most competitors, you don't need to download or use a separate mini-app to make presentations. WPS Office has a document editor, PowerPoint creator, spreadsheet manager, and other tools all within its umbrella. Premium plans for this service exist, but they mostly cater to unlocking features for editing PDFs. 

Google Slides

As a netizen, you most likely already have a Google account. Not only is it required to make any meaningful use of your Android phone, but popular services that we take for granted, like Gmail and Drive, all fall under Google's umbrella. One such free service that the tech giant has at its disposal is Google Slides . While the barebones UI might seem lackluster at first, Slides has nearly the same level of functionality as Microsoft PowerPoint and can even be supercharged by add-ons. 

All of Google's workspace apps, such as Docs, Sheets, and Slides, provide an intuitive way to work in a team. You can add comments, use annotations, and share the presentation with limited access to others. You can use one of the many predesigned Google Slides templates for simple presentations , or browse for templates that cater to specific needs. Being part of a bigger service catalog has its obvious advantages, such as seamless integration with Google Meet, Gmail, and other products from Google that you already use. 

We recommend Google Slides to anyone who needs to create and edit PowerPoint presentations on the go and can't be bothered with working in a complicated environment. The service is also available as an app for Android and iOS, and you can export your presentations in a wide range of formats, including PPT, PDF, or PNG for individual slides. 

To Pay Or Not To Pay?

You'll notice that all the services we've mentioned on this list are free to use. In fact, you can use Office 365 apps online for free   — including PowerPoint, which makes purchasing a standalone subscription to the Microsoft PowerPoint app quite redundant. However, nearly every free alternative here short of Keynote also offers premium plans, but should you consider buying one?

For the vast majority of people who are looking for a robust software to create, edit, and share presentations with  —  these free options deliver exceptionally well in every aspect. Some apps like Google Slides and Apple Keynote let you work in smaller teams with the free tier as well. Apps like WPS Office and Canva tend to lock new and exciting features like AI tools behind a paywall, and while these are nice to have, you definitely can do without them. 

If you're looking for a presentation tool for a company with multiple people, you can scale up using any of the alternatives mentioned on this list. Both Google Workspace and Zoho offer reliable and enterprise-level plans you can upgrade to. For everyone else  — enjoy creating and demonstrating your PowerPoint presentations for free.

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