PowerPoint 2016 Essentials – CPD

CPD PowerPoint 2016 Essentials – CPD Certified Training

Course Overview

The PowerPoint 2016 Essentials training program is designed to equip participants with the fundamental skills required to create professional, engaging, and visually appealing presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint 2016.

This course covers everything from basic slide creation to advanced formatting techniques, ensuring learners can confidently deliver presentations in academic, corporate, and professional environments.

The training follows Continuing Professional Development (CPD) standards, enabling participants to enhance their productivity, communication, a mic nd presentation design skills.

Course Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate the PowerPoint 2016 interface efficiently
• Create and manage presentations from scratch
• Apply themes, layouts, and slide designs
• Insert and format text, images, shapes, and multimedia
• Use transitions and animations effectively
• Prepare and deliver impactful presentations
• Save, print, and share presentations professionally

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Students and fresh graduates
• Administrative and office staff
• Trainers and educators
• Sales and marketing professionals
• Anyone looking to improve presentation skills

Course Duration

• Total Duration: 6–8 Hours (1 Day Training)
• Delivery Mode: Classroom / Virtual / Blended

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to PowerPoint 2016

• Overview of presentation concepts
• Understanding the PowerPoint interface
• Ribbon, tabs, and backstage view
• Creating, opening, and saving presentations

Module 2: Working with Slides

• Creating new slides
• Choosing slide layouts
• Rearranging and deleting slides
• Using slide sections for organization

Module 3: Text and Formatting

• Adding and editing text
• Formatting fonts and paragraphs
• Using bullet points and numbering
• Aligning and spacing text

Module 4: Design and Themes

• Applying built-in themes
• Customizing slide backgrounds
• Using Slide Master for consistency
• Working with color schemes and fonts

Module 5: Inserting Objects

• Adding images, icons, and screenshots
• Inserting shapes and SmartArt
• Working with charts and tables
• Embedding audio and video

Module 6: Transitions and Animations

• Applying slide transitions
• Customizing animation effects
• Animation pane and timing
• Best practices for professional presentations

Module 7: Slide Show and Presentation Delivery

• Running slide shows
• Presenter view and notes
• Rehearsing timings
• Tips for effective presentation delivery

Module 8: Saving, Printing, and Sharing

• Saving in different formats (PDF, PPTX, etc.)
• Printing slides and handouts
• Sharing presentations via email and cloud
• Exporting presentations

Training Methodology

• Instructor-led interactive sessions
• Hands-on practical exercises
• Real-world presentation tasks
• Demonstrations and guided practice

Assessment & Certification

• Continuous assessment through practical exercises
• Final hands-on task/project
• Participants will receive a CPD Certified Certificate of Completion

Key Benefits

• Improved presentation and communication skills
• Enhanced workplace productivity
• Ability to design professional-quality slides
• Confidence in public speaking and delivery