PowerPoint Presentation Design
Hands-on Training from Experts
NYC or Live Online
Learn to design powerful presentations in PowerPoint in this hands-on class.
Take your PowerPoint presentations up a notch by learning to create beautiful, professional presentations in PowerPoint. Learn the essentials of presentation design in PowerPoint. In this course you’ll focus on presentation design, while our other PowerPoint courses focus on how-to skills for PowerPoint.
- Learn key design principles for PowerPoint: layout, spacing, consistency, typography, color, animation, and more
- Design presentations to stand out
- Use design principles to clearly convey your message
No previous graphic design experience is required.
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Interactive Training: Learn in Real-Time with Small Class Sizes
Attend this course in-person in NYC or Live Online via Zoom. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects. Switch between live-online and in-person as needed, even after the course has started.
Unlike other providers, these are not mass open-enrollment classes. At Noble Desktop, you’ll learn in small groups (typically 8-15 students) and receive personalized attention.
On Campus in NYC 185 Madison Ave, NYC
Get face-to-face interaction with an instructor and other students when you learn at our NYC campus. Courses are hands-on with a computer and software provided.
- Live, interactive class
- Experienced instructor in the room with you
- Computer and software provided
Live Online Remote, from anywhere
Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.
- Live, interactive class
- Experienced instructor teaching over Zoom
- Remote setup assistance provided
Earn a Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of this course, you’ll receive an official certificate testifying to your mastery of the curriculum. We’ll send you a link where you can download your certificate, share it online with your friends, post it to your professional network on LinkedIn, and view all your earned certificates. Congratulations on your achievement!
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Refresh and solidify your understanding of the course content for no extra charge within a year, provided there is space in the class.
PowerPoint Presentation Design Curriculum
What You’ll Learn at a Glance
- Learn essential design principles for creating more effective presentations
- Designing content as well as visuals
- Using presenter notes and outline mode for designing & managing content
- Best practices for typography & color in PowerPoint design
- Using master slides for design
- Guidelines for using visuals in presentations
Project Examples
Learn practical skills by working on real projects with instructor guidance and lectures to strengthen and improve your skill.
Course Syllabus
Designing the Content: Telling a Story with Your Presentation
Focus on the Message
Tips for Managing Content
Using Presenter Notes
Ways to use Presenter Notes (Presenting, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Printing)
Using Outline View
Visuals
Visualize Your Data
Charts, SmartArt, & Photos
Typography
Choosing Appropriate Fonts
Font Size & Weight
Type Hierarchy
Where to Get Fonts
Using Master Slides to Properly Set Theme Fonts
Embedding Custom Fonts
Colors
Color Harmonies: Choosing Appropriate Colors (That Work Well Together)
Resources for Creating Color Palettes
Using Master Slides to Properly Set Theme Colors
Working with Photos
Tips for Cropping Photos (Proper Composition)
Scaling Proportionally
Fixing Stretched/Squished Graphics
Where to Get High Quality Photos
Licensing Issues to Consider
Paying Attention to the Details
Text Styling
Alignment & Layout
Spacing
Consistency
Using Animation to Strengthen Your Presentation
Slide Transitions vs Animations
How to Animate Bullet Points: A Very Effective Presentation Technique!
Morph Transition
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does this course require any prior knowledge or experience?
Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.
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Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?
This course does not qualify for payments plans or student financing. See our Payment Plan FAQ to find related programs that qualify.
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Can I take this course online (remote learning)?
You may attend this training virtually (online) at the scheduled time the course is offered (New York, Eastern Time).
How does attending “live online” work?
- Students can attend this training remotely through screen sharing software (we use Zoom).
- Participants can hear the instruction, ask questions, and even share their screen with the instructor.
- For audio you can use your computer’s microphone/speakers or call a phone number that we’ll provide.
- Classes are activity-based and taught by a live instructor, so we strongly encourage students who are local to the area to attend in person!
- You will need your own computer and copy of any required software. If you don’t have the software, you can usually do a free trial or purchase your own license. If you need assistance, contact us at hello@nobledesktop.com
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What happens if I need to miss a session?
You have some options:
- You can watch a recording of the session. We will provide any course materials.
- If you can’t come into the classroom but can still attend remotely, we will provide you with the Zoom login information.
- You can use your free retake to make up any missed class time.
