Microsoft® PowerPoint®: Design for Non-Designers (1 Day Course)
Course Date(s): 
June 16, 2025 (Online in virtual classroom or In-person) | August 7, 2025 (Online in virtual classroom or In-person) |  
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Duration:
 1 day - 9 am - 4 pm (ET)
Microsoft PowerPoint Versions: 
2016 | 2019 | 2021 | 365 (Windows)
Delivery Methods (Instructor-led):
 In-person (live classroom) training or online in virtual classroom
Course Fee: 
$295 CAD per person + HST (Virtual classroom), $345 CAD per person + HST (Bring your own device for live classroom courses) or $395 CAD per person + HST (Avantix Learning provides device for live classroom courses)
Virtual Classroom:
 Virtual classroom courses are led by a live instructor and run from 9 am to 4 pm (Eastern Time) with a 15 minute break in the morning and in the afternoon and a 1 hour break for lunch.
In-person (Live Classroom) Course Location:
 Our live classroom courses are offered in downtown Toronto at the Toronto Eaton Centre or at our Toronto office (some Avantix Learning courses may be held at an alternate downtown Toronto location). Location will be confirmed when you register.
Learning Path:
 Level 3
Prerequisite:
 
Microsoft PowerPoint: Intermediate / Advanced
Custom training:
 Arrange this course on a date that is convenient for you. 
Contact us
 at info@@avantixlearning.ca to arrange custom training.
Public scheduled courses are delivered as live instructor-led classroom training or virtual classroom training (as indicated). Bring your own device rates apply to live classroom courses. Some courses / formats may have a minimum enrollment requirement.
*Some courses and formats may be subject to a minimum enrollment requirement.
Learn how to make your presentations stand out using various design techniques in your PowerPoint slides. During this hands-on course, students will learn about typography, color, layout, hierarchy and techniques for using pictures, shapes and overlays to create better, more impactful presentations. Key concepts will be introduced to help you create PowerPoint decks that will engage your audience. Themes, masters and templates will also be created and applied to various presentations in different ways. Learn to add animations to help focus attention and to visualize data using charts and infographics. Throughout this course, the instructor will include numerous tips, tricks and shortcuts. Each student will also receive a full course manual.
What's included
Included in this course:
Comprehensive course manual and/or published book
Keyboard shortcuts quick reference
Sample and exercise files (new files added regularly)
Refreshments (for classes conducted in Avantix Learning classrooms)
Certificate of completion on request
Follow-up email support
Course topics
Key PowerPoint Concepts
Common mistakes in PowerPoint presentations
Engaging the audience in different ways
PowerPoint best practices – using slide masters, layouts and themes
Editing the default slide master and layouts for consistency
Themes and their effects on masters and PowerPoint objects
Resetting layouts
Typography
Importance of typography/font choices in PowerPoint design
Ensuring consistent fonts throughout a presentation
Typographic terms
Choosing fonts and sizes
Controlling spacing
Using type as an image
Choosing Colors
Tips for choosing colors
Using the RGB color model (or HEX depending on version)
Issues with color
Ensuring sufficient contrast
Applying, editing and creating color themes
Picking up colors from images and applying them to shapes (2013 and later versions)
Basic Design Concepts for PowerPoint
Hierarchy of elements
Contrast
Negative space
Framing
Adding lines
Working with Images
Key recommendations for choosing images
Placing images in different ways
Using creative cropping techniques
Placing images in different types of placeholders
Tips for inserting images in masters and layouts
Quickly resizing pictures to be the same size
Using overlays with images
Making the background of an image transparent
Removing backgrounds
Combining black and white and color in images
Using blurred images to create interesting design effects
Creating different types of picture layouts
Using Overlays
Creating overlays to create contrast or consistency
Masking Shapes, Pictures and Text
Subtracting a shape from another shape to create a focal point effect
Cutting a shape out of a picture to create an image mask
Creating a text mask
Designing Slides with SmartArt
Inserting different types of SmartArt
Converting multiple images into SmartArt
Using custom layouts as an alternative to SmartArt
Enhancing Engagement with Animation and Video
Engaging audiences with different types of animations
Recommended animations
Using video in different ways to to engage the audience
Using PowerPoint Designer (2019, 2021 or 365 Users)
Turning PowerPoint Designer off and on
Changing slide composition using Design Ideas
Creating timelines using the Designer
Applying the Morph Transition (2019, 2021 or 365 Users)
Applying the Morph transition between two slides
Using Morph with shapes, pictures or text
Using Morph with pictures
Morphing between different types of objects
Applying the Zoom and Link Feature (2019, 2021 or 365 Users)
Using the Zoom and Link features to create dynamic tables of contents
Using Morph with shapes, pictures or text
Using Morph with pictures
Morphing between different types of objects
Using Data Visualization Techniques
Visualizing data using charts
How themes affect charts
Considerations when choosing chart types and colors
Common charting issues
Formatting charts to focus attention
Alternatives to charts
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Who will benefit
This course has been designed students who have completed the 
Microsoft PowerPoint: Intermediate / Advanced 
course or who have equivalent knowledge and skills.
Can I bring my own device?
Absolutely! If you choose to bring your own device for in-person courses, you will receive a reduced rate. Be sure to bring a power cord and a mouse is helpful.
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Microsoft PowerPoint: Intermediate / Advanced
Microsoft PowerPoint: Animations Bootcamp (Intermediate / Advanced Animation Techniques)
Microsoft Excel: Intermediate / Advanced
Microsoft Excel: Data Analysis with Functions, Dashboards and What-If Analysis Tools
Microsoft Excel: Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) Macros | Introduction
Microsoft Word: Intermediate / Advanced
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About Avantix Learning courses
Avantix Learning offers live instructor-led classroom courses and virtual classroom courses allowing personal interaction between the students and the instructor. We specialize in small classes, typically ranging from 6 to 8 students to ensure an optimal student to instructor ratio.
Live classroom courses are offered in downtown Toronto at 18 King Street East, Suite 1400, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Some courses may also be offered at an alternate downtown Toronto location.
Virtual classroom courses are delivered online by a live instructor in a virtual classroom environment.
Our top-notch instructors have years of experience in the business world and students are encouraged to ask questions during our courses. Avantix Learning senior instructors have 15 or more years of experience. A complete profile of the instructor leading a specific course is available on request.
Questions?
Have a question? Email us at 
info@avantixlearning.ca
.
You can also find information about all of our courses on our web site at 
www.avantixlearning.ca
.
Refunds/Cancellations
We understand that your plans may change. Check out our 
refund policy
 for information regarding refunds and transfers.
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