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Essential Digital Skills – MS PowerPoint & Google Slides – Beginner

  • SLOUGH AND LANGLEY COLLEGE
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Course Overview

Build your presentation skills from the ground up! This 3-hour course is designed for individuals who are new to Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides and want to learn how to create clear, professional, and engaging presentations.

No prior experience is required! Participants will learn the essential tools and techniques for creating, editing, formatting, organising, and presenting slides with confidence.

This course is taught at the Slough & Langley College campus in Langley, Berkshire, with access to industry-standard facilities and industry-experienced tutors.

Course Code

XPEMICTDL0

Course Fee
£50.00
Start Time

09:30

End Time

12:30

End Date

Mon, 02 Nov 2026

Entry Requirements

Basic command of the English Language

Course Code

XPEMICTDL0

Course Fee
£50.00
Start Time

09:30

End Time

12:30

End Date

Mon, 22 Feb 2027

Entry Requirements

Basic command of the English Language

Course information

By the end of this course, you will be able to:
❖ Use advanced design features
❖ Apply and customise slide transitions and animations
❖ Work with SmartArt and charts to present data visually
❖ Insert and edit audio and video in slides
❖ Create and use slide masters for consistent formatting
❖ Add action buttons and create interactive slides
❖ Use hyperlinks to navigate or link to websites
❖ Set up a self-running presentation
❖ Learn best practices for presenting to an audience
❖ Save and share presentations in different formats (PDF, video)
The tutor will tailor the session to meet individual learner needs, focusing on the keyword processing skills they want to develop and how they intend to use them in everyday life.

3 Hours

The course will be delivered face-to-face in a computer room at the college.

No written exams – just practical, supportive learning.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a college certificate.

Once you have completed this workshop, you will be ready to progress to another IT workshop from our programme.