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Design Stellar Presentations Like a Pro with Microsoft PowerPoint

Presentation Design Truths Exposed!

Ever wondered how you can create presentations which leave your audience impressed time after time without having to attend another presentation design workshop every 3 – 5 years or read another “Top 10 Presentation Design Tips of 202X” listicle?

“Design Stellar Presentations Like a Pro with Microsoft PowerPoint” is developed by a professional presentation designer as a long-term solution to equip working professionals with the essential skillset needed to effectively attain audience buy-in with every presentation.

This workshop goes beyond simply equipping participants with design tips and tricks – participants will be ingrained with the key observations a professional designer makes when examining visual content. Participants will also be introduced to the key tools and functions used by professional designers to create stunning decks and learn how to utilize them to create captivating presentations time after time.

Through case studies, participants will gain insight on how every aspect of design in a presentation impacts audience engagement, including the presentation design mistakes which they aren’t aware they are still making, while actionable hands-on activities equip participants with the acumen to create professional content in PowerPoint without compromising the basic design language of the corporate or general template being used in a presentation.

Course Outline

By the end of this 2-day workshop, learners will be able to

  • Recognise common presentation design pitfalls and how to avoid them by using a tried-and-tested design framework
  • Create content in PowerPoint more efficiently by gaining a better understanding of essential functions and tools
  • Recognise how to utilise different types of slides to create professional decks
  • Apply branding considerations to create a unique design language within their decks
  • Present information according to audience needs by using different slide layouts
  • Summarise and present key points succinctly within slides
  • Identify media asset resources which can be used to illustrate slides in a visually engaging manner
  • Visualize tables and charts to captivate audiences
  • Apply the appropriate animation and transition effects to introduce and emphasize key points in a presentation
Who Should Attend

This course is recommended for executives and managers who need to create presentations which effectively engage and persuade stakeholders, clients, and public audiences

PRE-REQUISITES

  • Participants are required to have a laptop with Microsoft PowerPoint installed
  • Participants are recommended to have the latest version of PowerPoint or Office 365 installed
  • Participants may also use older versions of PowerPoint, although they might not have access to certain features covered during the workshop
  • Participants are recommended to bring a mouse and charger for face-to-face workshops
  • Participants should at least have a basic understanding of PowerPoint
Trainer’s Profile

Design Expert & Consultant – Ezekiel Ho   

Ezekiel firmly believes that strong design skills are more necessary than ever in a business environment where what’s shown on screen either attracts or repels audiences. He strives to equip people with the skills to effectively use PowerPoint to create various engaging digital info-communication assets ranging from engaging Presentations to insightful Infographics and everything in between.

More than a facilitator, Ezekiel believes in leading by example and actively develops decks which help companies seeking to raise funds, pitch for awards, launch and sell products and services, or communicate key ideas through workshops and seminars. To date, he has conducted workshops for companies and agencies like the American Embassy, CAAS, FairPrice, NUS, Schenker, SUSS, UOB, and YHI, transforming how the participants from these workshops perceive design and create content using Microsoft PowerPoint.