PowerPoint 365: Slide Design and Beyond

Name: PowerPoint 365: Slide Design and Beyond
Rating: 4.3 (25 reviews)

Master PowerPoint 365 with hands-on practice: learn slide design, add animations, and deliver professional presentations

Created byYoann Bierling, Felix Richmond

Last updated 7/2025

English

What you'll learn

Navigate PowerPoint 365’s interface and master essential tabs, ribbons, and tools to create professional presentations.
Apply design principles, themes, and templates for visually appealing and consistent slides.
Insert and format text, images, charts, SmartArt, videos, and audio for engaging presentations.
Use transitions, animations, and Slide Show tools to deliver presentations confidently and effectively.

Course content

8 sections • 53 lectures • 2h 11m total length

Your Journey Starts Here6:45

Getting Comfortable with PowerPoint1:33
Getting Started: Explore the PowerPoint Interface for Beginners3:18
Getting Started: Explore the PowerPoint Interface for Beginners1:26
Mastering Tabs and Core Commands in PowerPoint14:26
Mastering Tabs and Core Commands in PowerPoint1:17
Understanding and Using Contextual Tabs in PowerPoint2:56
Understanding and Using Contextual Tabs in PowerPoint1:30
How to Edit Tables in Slides: Beginner’s Guide1:11
Reveal the Picture Tools Tab in PowerPoint1:15
Why Does Chart Tools Tab Appear When Inserting a Chart?1:21
What Does the Format Tab Do for Charts?1:13
Why Does SmartArt Design Tab Appear When Selecting Diagrams?1:03
What Is the Format Tab When You Select SmartArt?1:13
When Does the Shape Format Tab Appear in PowerPoint?1:17
How to Create a New Presentation in PowerPoint5:30
Create a new PowerPoint 365 presentation from templates or fresh. Use the slide master, headers or footers, and grids and guides to ensure branding and precise layouts.
How to Create a New Presentation in PowerPoint1:31
Learn to create a PowerPoint 365 presentation from scratch or with templates, add slides, edit the title, and build a clear, well-structured deck for effective delivery.
Hands-on Practice: Build a Basic PowerPoint Presentation2:50
What Is Slide Master and How to Use It Effectively1:03
How to Add Date, Page Numbers, and Headers & Footers1:48
Align Elements Easily with Grids and Guides in PowerPoint1:38
Customize Ribbon and Toolbar Display for Faster Access1:16
Knowledge check

Why Objects Matter9:48
Insert Images into Slides in Seconds1:15
How to Insert Icons, 3D Models, and Illustrations2:12
What Is SmartArt? Easy Diagram Insertion in PowerPoint1:28
How to Insert Charts for Better Data Presentation1:43
Insert charts in PowerPoint to present data clearly, choosing column, line, or pie charts. The chart links to Excel data and updates automatically with the chart design tab customization.
Insert Tables for Clear and Organized Information1:52
Add Videos and Audio to Slides the Easy Way1:22
Record Your Screen and Insert It into PowerPoint Slides1:30

Understanding Slide Show Basics8:40
Navigate Between Slides During a Live Presentation1:28
Learn to navigate PowerPoint 365 slides in real time by selecting slides by title, jumping ahead, and returning to earlier or starting slides to tailor your narrative.
Create Professional Slide Transitions in PowerPoint1:17
How to Animate Text and Images for Dynamic Slides1:27
Set Up Slide Show Mode for a Seamless Presentation1:15
Full Example: Using Animations in a PowerPoint Presentation1:02

What Makes a Great Slide Design?3:33
Review and Format All Slides Before Presenting1:08
Arrange Elements for a Clean and Polished Look1:35
Apply PowerPoint 365's align tools to arrange slide elements for a clean, balanced layout. Measure spacing, manage overlap, and bring key items to the front.
Change Colors and Format Slide Backgrounds Like a Pro1:12
Make Stunning Slides Instantly with Slide Designer1:39
PowerPoint 365’s slide designer, or design ideas, automates formatting with one click from the design tab, offering adaptive layouts. Apply, adjust content, color schemes, and maintain a professional, consistent presentation.

Requirements

No prior experience required. Just a computer with PowerPoint 365 installed and a willingness to learn! Beginners are welcome.

Description

Create presentations that impress, inform, and inspire with PowerPoint 365: Slide Design and Beyond. This all-in-one course is designed to take you from absolute beginner to confident PowerPoint user, equipping you with the skills to create visually stunning and professional presentations for any purpose.

We start with the fundamentals: navigating the PowerPoint interface, understanding the ribbon, tabs, and commands that form the backbone of every great presentation. From there, you’ll learn how to create new presentations, add slides, and edit content with ease.

Next, we dive into design mastery. You’ll explore how to apply themes, templates, and color schemes, align objects using grids and guides, and work with Slide Masters for consistent layouts. We’ll also show you how to insert and format text, images, charts, SmartArt diagrams, videos, and even screen recordings to make your presentations truly dynamic.

Once your slides look amazing, we’ll teach you how to present with impact. Learn how to add professional transitions, animate text and objects, and use Presenter View for seamless delivery. We’ll also cover useful tools like adding headers, footers, dates, and page numbers, as well as saving and exporting your slides in multiple formats, including PDF and image files.

With 40 hands-on videos, each focused on a specific skill, you’ll be able to follow along and practice in real time. By the end of this course, you’ll not only know PowerPoint—you’ll master it. Get ready to create, design, and deliver presentations like a pro!

Who this course is for:

This course is designed for anyone who wants to create professional, engaging presentations with PowerPoint 365. It’s perfect for students, teachers, business professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone preparing reports, pitches, or lectures. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by PowerPoint or want to go beyond the basics to design impactful slides, this course is for you.

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Welcome & Course Roadmap1 lecture • 7min

PowerPoint Foundations21 lectures • 51min

Crafting Your Slides5 lectures • 11min

Bring Slides to Life8 lectures • 21min

Present Like a Pro6 lectures • 15min

Design That Impresses5 lectures • 9min

Deliver with Confidence5 lectures • 9min

Wrap-Up & Next Steps2 lectures • 9min

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