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PowerPoint Design for Business Presentations with Copilot & AI
Enable the next generation of slide design with AI assist.
Level of course:
Intermediate
Delivery:
In-Person Learning
Duration:
/ 2 days
Upcoming Course Schedule:
11-12 Nov 2024
9-10 Dec 2024
13-14 Jan 2025
Course Overview
Unleash the power of PowerPoint with AI & Copilot to assist crafting amazing slide decks.
Ditch the boring bullet-points and unlock the full potential of PowerPoint! This all-new version of our best-selling course goes beyond the basics, empowering you to create highly engaging slides with AI as your co-pilot.
This course is not just about mastering PowerPoint, it's about using it strategically to amplify your message and leave a lasting impact with your audience.
Imagine:
Who is this course for?
Anyone that uses slide decks for communication purposes.
Key Takeaways
Course Pre-requisites :
None
Topics
Here's what you get to
learn in this course
Topic 1
This introductory topic will aim to transform your outlook to corporate presentations in the age of hybrid work and AI by showcasing the latest features, best practices and examples.
Gain insights into:
- Boost personal and corporate productivity: Understand the types of resources that are required for industry-leading presentations.
- Prepare for the future: Discover the latest trends and how AI is shaping the world of presentations.
Topic 2
This module will transform you from a slide deck novice to visual design master! Dive deep into the powerful design functions of PowerPoint and learn how to create professional, eye-catching visuals that captivate your audience.
Get ready to:
- Master all the design tools: From image formatting and visual tricks, to Cameo, Video, and even 3D models, explore the full potential of PowerPoint's design features.
- Unlock your creativity: Discover innovative ways to use these tools in different situations or ensure brand consistency.
- Embrace your AI Copilot: Learn how to leverage AI to generate and edit stunning images.
This module will equip you with the skills and knowledge to design like a pro and leave a lasting impression on your audience.
Topic 3
Most presentations rely on basic 2D shapes, leaving your message lost in a sea of text, arrows and random boxes if not used correctly. This module will transform your designs by unlocking the hidden uses of Merge Shapes functions to create impactful business diagrams, infographics and illustrations in 2D and 3D.
You’ll be able to:
- Go beyond shapes: Master the Merge Shape tool to craft dynamic diagrams like radials, infinity loops, and complex conceptual illustrations.
- 3D for impact: Step into the future with technical 3D models built from 2D shapes that bring concepts to life.
- Adding Animation to Processes: Not all diagrams are static, and many require sequences to effectively display their mechanisms to better enable clarity.
Topic 1
This module unlocks the full potential of PowerPoint to create engaging documents and interactive PDFs that maximize user experience and impact.More than just slides, PowerPoint can accommodate for a range of documents design around how your audiences consume information.
Learn how to:
- Build reusable templates and layouts for consistent, professional branding.
- Go beyond Slides and Appendices: Convert content into structured notes pages for detailed reference.
- Create interactive menu-based PDFs: Not everything must be a physical presentation. Create Infobriefs (aka eReports/eBooks) that provide detailed information coverage for audience’s consumption.
- Tailor document formats to different needs and communication goals.
- Enhance reader experience with interactive elements and clear structure.
- Increase accessibility for all audiences.
This is more than just design; it's about understanding how your audience consumes information.
Impress clients with professional proposals, engaging readers with interactive reports, and saving time with efficient workflows.
Topic 2
Bullet-point boredom. Overloading audiences with text? Too much screen clutter? It's time to break free long-winded slides and craft content that captivates your audience. This module equips you with proven methodologies to transform your communication style and deliver presentations that resonate.
Learn how to:
- Master the DRESS framework: A method to review content and craft clearer, concise messages by removing duplicated and redundant content.
- Level up your infographics: Format chart templates and learn how to design informative infographics.
- Leverage the Assertion-Evidence Method: Write compelling Business Insights with data-driven evidence for persuasive and credible content.
- Use AI & Copilot to Edit and Ideate: Discover how Copilot helps summarize content, generate outlines, spark ideas, and reframe your message for powerful lead lines.
- Unlock DataViz: Understand basic DataViz and Chart Literacy.
Topic 3
This module unlocks the hidden potential of PowerPoint's animation features, transforming your presentations from dull to dynamic and engaging experiences. It’s not just about adding flashy effects, it's about using animation with purpose.
Forget the myth that animation is "distracting" by those who aren’t versed in motion design. Learn how to use it strategically to:
- Supercharge your storytelling: Bring your narrative to life with animated sequences and motion illustrations.
- Break down complex processes: Visualise intricate concepts with clear and informative animations.
- Guide your audience's attention: Control the flow of information and ensure they focus on key points.
- Discover how AI-powered Copilot can be your animation partner.
Explore advanced animation techniques and discover innovative ways to use animation in various presentation contexts.
Instructor
Know your course instructor
Mark Normand
Mark co- founded Impress Training in 2007 with the vision of raising the quality of training focused on tomorrow’s future workplace and the skills required. He has trained medium-sized and multinational companies at different levels of management, from C-Level to Executives. Including companies such as IDC, Coca-Cola, Rhode & Schwarz, DHL, ESRI, SingTel, ZF Asia Pacific, Kongsberg Maritime, Sure-Reach, Mapletree, ST Electronics, PSA International, DB Schenker, OCBC Bank, NCS, various Government Ministries and Agencies and many more.
Download BrochureFundings & Subsidy
* Participant need to meet the attendance and assessment requirements to be eligible for the funding.
For Singapore Citizens & PR (below 40yrs old) |
For Singapore Citizens (40yrs old and above) |
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Course Fees | 1100 | 1100 |
Funding Support | 550 | 770 |
Total Fee payable | 550 | 330 |
Assessments
As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of the course.
Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the assessment to receive a digital Certificate of Completion issued by Impress Training along with a WSQ Statement of Attainment.
SkillsFuture Credit
Eligible Singapore Citizens may use their SkillsFuture Credit balance to offset respective course fees. This is only applicable to Self-sponsored Individuals.
The Course is very useful. Trainer was engaging and I learned a lot.
Lee Ser Hiang
Senior Manager, CPF Board
The course was very interesting and Trainer was engaging and helpful.
Cheryl Foo
Manager, Supreme Court
Very engaging Trainer and knowledgeable in this field, Training was well-structured and many useful tips shared.
Abigail Lee
Marketing Executive, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres Pte Ltd
Well designed course and had great takeaways and backed by research.
Nigel Goh
Manager, Sembcorp Industries
Mind-blowing professional training course that helped my team with techniques to structure/plan a good presentations before diving into it.
Valerie Lee
Head, Corporate Development, Sembcorp Industries Ltd
I never knew PowerPoint has so much to offer. Thank you for alerting me to its possibilities.
Seah Boon Kiat
Deputy Manager, Temasek Polytechnic
Amazing instructor that never fails to wow and amuse me with his powerpoint creations. I enjoyed the course a lot. Keep it up!
Miko Chong
Product Innovator, NCS Pte Ltd
One of the most useful courses I've attended. Many hands-on practices. Great!
Samantha Wu
Manager, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
Great content delivered with great energy. Lots of learnings and insights.
Rakesh Patni
Research Director, IDC Asia Pacific
This course is a MUST for any professionals who does presentations, whatever the frequency maybe. Overall lots of knowledge gained & this would be very relevant and beneficial to my career.
Rubegan Soundarajan
Plant Manager, ST Engineering Innosparks Pte Ltd
The Trainer has done an impressive job in delivery a concept and impactful course on producing and presenting business presentations. He is entertaining and delivered the course very effectively.
Roderick Leong
Manager, Nxera SG Pte Ltd
Interesting Course - Animation are more effective than we thought. Passionate Trainer!
Ong Lay Khoon
Vice President, Sembcorp Energy Markets Pte Ltd
The course is amazing. Trainer is great, has lots of knowledge and very engaging.
Alberto Resco Perez
Senior Director, Software Engineering, Singtel
Trainer is very engaging and approachable, along with excellent delivery of course content.
Cedric Ang
Associates - Investments, Fraser Hospitality
Every Minute well-spent! On a more important note, definitely seeing myself applying the learning into my daily work.
Megan Niu
Lead, Sembcorp Industries Ltd
Fun learning session, a lot of insights sharing during the training.
Song Peilin
Senior Finance Manager, Mapletree Investments