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Microsoft PowerPoint Fundamentals

Prepare a clear PowerPoint presentation with a consistent visual structure.

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RDE Professional Short Courses: Productivity and Technical Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint Fundamentals is a 3-hour Professional Short Course in Productivity & Technical Tools. Develop focused workplace capability through practical document, collaboration or reporting activities.

Who this course is for

Beginners and professionals preparing workplace presentations.

Entry guidance

Basic computer confidence is helpful. Discuss your starting level, account or software requirements and support needs with RDE before enrolment.

Learning themes

These indicative themes describe the intended focus. RDE confirms the delivery syllabus and activities before enrolment.

  • Slide structure, layouts and consistent design
  • Clear visuals and concise messages
  • Speaker notes, rehearsal and presentation checks

Practical activity

Example activity: Create a short presentation for a fictional business update and rehearse its delivery. Use fictional or appropriately anonymised material and respect account permissions.

Learning outcomes

The intended outcome is to prepare a clear PowerPoint presentation with a consistent visual structure. Further practice may be needed for confident independent use.

How you can study

Fully virtual live online or self-paced options are subject to current availability. Confirm device compatibility, software access and any optional assessment or mentoring before enrolment. Features depend on the available product edition, account permissions and subscription. This short course is separate from the longer Digital Tools programmes.

Career relevance and recognition

Build capability relevant to administrative, project, reporting or business support work. This short course does not guarantee employment, advanced proficiency or an automatic vendor qualification. Ask RDE what completion recognition applies.

Progression options

Explore complementary learning. Related enrolment and duration remain separate.

Presentation Skills & Public Speaking

Your next step

Register your interest to discuss your goals, starting level and current availability. Content reviewed 7 October 2026.