PowerPoint Graphics & Animation

Course Overview

Transform ordinary slides into visually stunning presentations that captivate and engage your audience.
This advanced PowerPoint course focuses on elevating presentations from standard slide decks to high-impact visual experiences. Participants will learn how to leverage PowerPoint’s full suite of graphics, animation, and multimedia tools to create presentations that command attention and communicate messages effectively. Ideal for those preparing presentations for key projects, events, or corporate communications, this course ensures learners gain the skills to produce polished, professional, and interactive slides.

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Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for:
• Individuals who are confident with basic PowerPoint skills and slide creation
• Professionals responsible for preparing high-profile presentations for management, clients, or events
• Marketing, project, or communications staff who need to deliver visually compelling presentations
• Anyone looking to expand their knowledge of PowerPoint beyond standard slide layouts and basic formatting

Required Knowledge:
• Familiarity with PowerPoint interface and basic slide creation
• Ability to format text, insert images, and perform simple slide editing
• Understanding of slide layouts and basic navigation within a presentation

This course is not suitable for new or beginner users

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What You Will Learn

Diagrams
• Replace static bullet lists with dynamic SmartArt graphics
• Transform complex information into visually digestible diagrams

Charts
• Create charts directly in PowerPoint and link them to Excel for live updates
• Apply animations to charts for impactful visual storytelling (e.g., rising columns, sweeping line charts)

Video and Audio
• Embed video and audio seamlessly within slides
• Trim, loop, and format multimedia for professional presentation
• Ensure media plays smoothly across devices

Animation
• Use the Animation Pane to control sequence, timing, and effects
• Apply Animation Painter to replicate effects across objects
• Create interactive animations with triggers
• Build layered animations combining multiple effects on a single object

Hyperlinks
• Insert hyperlinks to external applications or internal slides
• Turn screenshots into interactive menus or hotspots
• Use Action Buttons for professional navigation

Master Slides
• Understand and apply Master Slides for consistency and efficiency
• Animate elements at the Master Slide level to streamline multi-slide effects

Colour and Design
• Create, edit, and apply custom Themes
• Understand colour theory for professional slide design
• Use custom colour palettes to maintain brand or project identity

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Exclusions:

This course does not cover:
• Basic slide creation or text formatting
• Standard presentation layout design covered in beginner courses
• Advanced Excel-linked data manipulation beyond charts
Topics not listed above, which are addressed in separate, specialised courses

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Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of this training, you should know how to:
• Design visually compelling slides that communicate key messages effectively
• Animate charts, diagrams, and objects to enhance audience engagement
• Integrate multimedia elements professionally within presentations
• Apply interactive elements, including hyperlinks and action buttons
• Use Master Slides and Themes to maintain consistency and efficiency in design

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Delivery Format

This is a classroom-based course. Each participant will have access to a fully equipped workstation with Microsoft PowerPoint installed. The instructor will guide the course using live demonstrations, practical exercises, and real-time feedback.

Training Environment Includes:
• Individual PCs with Microsoft PowerPoint
• Course materials and online notes
• Comfortable classroom setting conducive to learning

Participants are not required to bring their own laptop.

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Recommended Progression Pathway

After completing this course, learners should consider:
• Microsoft PowerPoint – Advanced Presentation Techniques
• Visual Storytelling for Business Presentations
• PowerPoint for Events and Conferences

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Learner Support

Participants will have indefinite online access to all practice files and notes at https://www.dti.ie. Email support will also be offered on items covered during this course at support@dti.ie.