Online Enrolments

Course Title and Level

Becoming confident in PowerPoint (Entry 3)

Course Summary

This 3-week course is a hands-on introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint, perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to create clear, attractive presentations. You’ll explore the most useful features of PowerPoint to help you share your ideas confidently, whether for work, study, or personal use.

Who is this course for?

This course is for learners who have basic keyboard and file management skills, or who have completed our Digital Skills for Life and Work – Beginners course. It’s ideal for those who want to create professional-looking slideshows with text, images, and visual effects.

What will I learn on this course?

By the end of the course, you will be able to :

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Create a well-designed PowerPoint slideshow with text and images
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Format your presentation using font styles, colours, background designs, line spacing, bullets,
numbering, and shadow effects
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Use ready-made slide designs to improve appearance
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Add animations and slide transitions to guide the viewer’s attention
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Add, delete, copy, and re-order slides
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Print your presentation in different formats (e.g. handouts or slides)

Progression Opportunities

After this course, you could progress to another Becoming confident course to learn Excel or/and Email or one of more advance digital skills course at CALAT.

Course Entry Requirements

You should have basic computer skills, including using the keyboard and managing files. Completing our Digital Skills for Life and Work – Beginners course is a great starting point.

Course Location / Delivery Method

CALAT Strand House / Classroom-based learning in a small group setting (maximum 12 learners), with personalised support from the tutor.

You will need to complete some homework outside the classroom. The course is 3 weeks, one weekly session of 3.5 hours. You will be expected to attend all sessions, as skills build progressively each session.

Additional Information (equipment etc.)

You will need to bring a pen, paper and a file to keep your work in.

Exams / Accreditation

This is a non-accredited course with no formal exam. However, you’ll be expected to submit some work to show how you’ve developed your skills. A certificate of attendance will be awarded on completion.

Joining Instructions

Click the ENROL button below or, for more information email CALAT-ICT@croydon.gov.uk or call 020 8726 6000 (Extension 28230).

Before you enrol, you’ll need to attend a Digital Skills Taster session, where you'll complete a short assessment to help determine your suitability for the course. If needed, we’ll recommend a more appropriate option.

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