Description

Gain Professional PowerPoint Skills from Beginner to Advanced Level

Master one of the world’s most widely used presentation tools with our CPD Accredited Microsoft PowerPoint Diploma. Designed for beginners through to advanced users, this comprehensive online PowerPoint course provides the skills needed to create engaging, professional presentations for business, education, and workplace communication.

Microsoft PowerPoint is an essential skill in today’s digital workplace. From administrative and management roles to sales, finance, marketing, project management, and training, professionals are increasingly expected to create impactful presentations that communicate information clearly and effectively.

Upon successful completion, learners will receive a CPD-accredited PowerPoint Diploma, which will help strengthen their CV and support career progression.

Why Choose This PowerPoint Diploma?

  • CPD Accredited Microsoft PowerPoint Diploma
  • Suitable for beginners through to advanced learners
  • Delivered by a Microsoft Certified Academy
  • Flexible online learning with virtual tutor support
  • Study anytime, anywhere
  • Practical exercises with instant feedback
  • Up to 12 months to complete the course
  • Industry-recognised certification
  • Develop presentation and communication skills valued by employers

Diploma Objectives

This PowerPoint Diploma is designed to help learners:

  • Develop professional presentation design skills
  • Create engaging and visually impactful presentations
  • Build confidence using advanced PowerPoint features
  • Improve workplace productivity and communication
  • Gain a recognised CPD qualification
  • Enhance career opportunities and employability

Diploma Content

Beginner Level

Build a strong foundation in Microsoft PowerPoint by learning:

  • Getting started with PowerPoint
  • Understanding the PowerPoint environment
  • Creating, moving, copying, and managing slides
  • Editing and formatting text
  • Using zoom, view, undo, and redo functions
  • Working with Notes Pages
  • Running and presenting slide shows
  • Printing presentations and layouts
  • Creating new presentations
  • Applying themes and layouts
  • Formatting fonts, paragraphs, and text
  • Presenting information professionally
  • Copying and applying formatting

Intermediate Level

Develop more advanced presentation skills, including:

  • Managing and organising text outlines
  • Creating presentations from existing content
  • Using grids and guides
  • Drawing and formatting shapes
  • Managing objects and effects
  • Aligning, grouping, and arranging objects
  • Creating and formatting text boxes
  • Working with WordArt and text effects
  • Inserting and editing pictures
  • Creating and formatting tables
  • Managing rows, columns, and cells
  • Creating and editing diagrams
  • Customising themes and slide backgrounds
  • Working with layouts and placeholders
  • Using Slide Masters, Notes Masters, and Handout Masters

Advanced Level

Master advanced PowerPoint functionality, including:

  • Managing chart templates
  • Advanced theme customisation
  • Slide Master management
  • Layout and placeholder control
  • Notes Master and Handout Master features
  • Creating custom slide shows
  • Selecting slides for different audiences
  • Creating and using presentation templates
  • Managing presentation properties
  • Using comments and collaboration tools
  • Comparing presentations
  • Password protection and security settings
  • Finalising presentations
  • Digital signatures
  • File version management and recovery
  • Customising the PowerPoint Ribbon
  • Sharing presentations online
  • SharePoint integration concepts
  • Presentation best practices and professional standards

Flexible Online Learning

The course is delivered through an advanced online learning platform featuring a virtual tutor on a live server. The virtual tutor provides step-by-step instruction, demonstrations, practical exercises, and instant feedback to help learners develop their skills effectively.

Study at your own pace, from any location, and fit learning around your work and personal commitments.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements. The course begins at beginner level and progresses through intermediate and advanced modules, making it suitable for learners of all experience levels.

Course Duration

  • Start at any time
  • Flexible online study
  • Up to 12 months access
  • Complete at your own pace
  • Learn from anywhere with an internet connection

Career Benefits

PowerPoint skills are highly valued across many industries and professions, including:

  • Administration and Office Support
  • Executive and Personal Assistants
  • Management and Leadership Roles
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Human Resources
  • Training and Development
  • Project Management
  • Business Analysis

The ability to create professional presentations can improve workplace productivity, enhance communication skills, and support career advancement.

Certification

Upon successful completion, learners will receive a CPD-accredited Microsoft PowerPoint Diploma that demonstrates competency in presentation creation, design, formatting, collaboration, and advanced PowerPoint functionality.