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Microsoft PowerPoint is the world’s most popular presentation software, used in boardrooms, classrooms and sales meetings every day. Our Microsoft PowerPoint 2021 online course teaches you to build clear, visually appealing presentations that hold your audience’s attention and get your message across.
You will start with the PowerPoint 2021 interface and slide basics, then learn to format text and bullets, add images, icons and shapes, and style pictures like a designer. Later sections cover SmartArt graphics, tables and charts for presenting information visually, plus multimedia, transitions, animations and slideshow effects that bring your slides to life.
Great presentations win clients, impress managers and make ideas memorable. Whether you are preparing a business pitch, a class project or a training session, this PowerPoint 2021 course gives you the skills to present with confidence.
Key Features
- CPD Accredited Certification
- Interactive modules with structured lessons
- Accessible on mobile, tablet, and desktop devices
- Instant digital certificate upon completion
- Fully online and self-paced learning
- Audio-visual learning support
- 24/7 tutor support
- Optional hard copy certificate available
Sneak Peek
What You Will Learn in This PowerPoint 2021 Course
- Navigate the PowerPoint 2021 interface, ribbon, views and slide layouts with ease
- Create, organise and save professional presentations from scratch
- Format text, bullets and numbered lists for clear, readable slides
- Add images, icons, shapes and other graphic assets to your slides
- Edit and style pictures with cropping, effects, borders and corrections
- Turn ideas and processes into visuals using SmartArt graphics
- Create and customise charts to present data with impact
- Add audio and video to make presentations more engaging
- Apply smooth slide transitions, including Morph
- Animate text and objects to control how your story unfolds
Certification
- Instant digital certificate issued upon completion
- Printed certificate available (postage charges may apply)
- Certification recommended for renewal every 3 years to maintain knowledge
Who Is This PowerPoint Course For?
This PowerPoint 2021 training is designed for anyone who wants to create and deliver better presentations:
- Complete beginners who want to learn PowerPoint online from scratch
- Students who need to create strong slides for assignments, projects and seminars
- Teachers and trainers who want engaging lesson and training materials
- Business professionals who present reports, proposals and updates to colleagues or clients
- Sales and marketing teams who build pitch decks and product presentations
- Entrepreneurs and freelancers who pitch ideas to investors and customers
- Existing PowerPoint users who want to upgrade to PowerPoint 2021 features such as Morph and modern graphics
No prior experience is required. All you need is a computer with Microsoft PowerPoint 2021 or Microsoft 365.
Why Choose Our Microsoft PowerPoint 2021 Online Course?
- Beginner to advanced in one course: one structured path covers everything from your first slide to animations and slideshow effects.
- Learn at your own pace: study online anytime and revisit lessons whenever you need a refresher.
- Up to date with PowerPoint 2021: includes modern features such as Morph transitions, icons and 3D models.
- Design-focused lessons: learn how to make slides that look polished, not just functional.
- Better presentation skills: communicate ideas clearly and confidently in meetings, classes and pitches.
- Certificate of completion: show your new PowerPoint skills on your CV and LinkedIn profile.
Career Paths After Completing This PowerPoint 2021 Course
Strong presentation skills are valued in almost every profession. After finishing this Microsoft PowerPoint 2021 online course, you will be ready to pursue or grow in roles such as these:
- Presentation Designer
- Administrative / Executive Assistant
- Sales Executive
- Marketing Coordinator
- Business Analyst
Course Curriculum
The detailed curriculum outline of our Microsoft PowerPoint 2021 Online Course – Beginner to Pro is as follows:
Get an overview of the course, what you will achieve and how to make the most of each lesson as you learn PowerPoint 2021 online.
Learn the PowerPoint 2021 interface, ribbon, views and Quick Access Toolbar. Create, open and save presentations, add slides and choose layouts and themes.
Format text with fonts, sizes, colours and alignment. Customise bullets, numbered lists, line spacing and text boxes for clean, readable slides.
Insert pictures, icons, shapes, 3D models and WordArt. Learn to arrange, align and group objects to build balanced slide layouts.
Style images like a designer. Crop, resize, remove backgrounds, apply picture styles, borders and effects, and adjust colour and brightness.
Turn plain text into professional diagrams. Use SmartArt to show processes, hierarchies, cycles and relationships, and customise their colours and styles.
Insert, edit and format tables to present information clearly. Add rows and columns, merge cells and apply table styles that match your design.
Create column, bar, line and pie charts directly in PowerPoint. Edit chart data, change chart types and format elements so your data is easy to understand.
Add audio, video and screen recordings to your slides. Trim media, set playback options and make your presentations more engaging.
Apply slide transitions, including the popular Morph transition. Control speed, sound and timing for smooth, professional movement between slides.
Animate text and objects with entrance, emphasis, exit and motion path effects. Use the Animation Pane to set order, triggers and timing.
Prepare to present. Rehearse timings, use Presenter View, create custom slideshows, set up looping shows and deliver your presentation with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Microsoft PowerPoint 2021 online course suitable for beginners?
Yes. The course starts with the basics and builds step by step, so you need no previous PowerPoint experience.
Which version of PowerPoint do I need?
You need Microsoft PowerPoint 2021 or Microsoft 365. Most lessons also apply to PowerPoint 2019 and 2016, though a few newer features may not be available in older versions.
Will I learn animations and transitions?
Yes. This course covers slide transitions, including Morph, and Section 11 teaches you to animate text and objects with full control over timing and order.
Can I add videos and audio to my presentations?
Yes. This course will show you how to insert, trim and control audio and video, as well as screen recordings.
How long does it take to complete the course?
The course is self-paced, so you can finish it in a few weeks or take longer to fit your schedule.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. You receive a certificate of completion once you finish the course.
Course Curriculum
| Section 01: PowerPoint 2021: Course Introduction | |||
| Overview | 00:04:00 | ||
| Start PowerPoint Presentation | 00:05:00 | ||
| Screen setting and Views | 00:05:00 | ||
| Section 02: PowerPoint 2021: Basics | |||
| Presentation Tips and Guidelines | 00:06:00 | ||
| Creating a New Presentation | 00:04:00 | ||
| Working with Slides | 00:04:00 | ||
| Save a Presentation | 00:04:00 | ||
| Print Slides | 00:03:00 | ||
| Section 03: PowerPoint 2021: Text and Bullet Options | |||
| Formatting Text | 00:06:00 | ||
| Slide Text Alignments | 00:03:00 | ||
| Multi-Column Text Alignments | 00:02:00 | ||
| Adding Bullets and Numbered List Items | 00:03:00 | ||
| Section 04: PowerPoint 2021: Adding Graphic Assets | |||
| Insert Shapes | 00:03:00 | ||
| Insert Icons | 00:03:00 | ||
| Insert Graphics | 00:04:00 | ||
| Add 3D Models | 00:03:00 | ||
| Insert Pictures | 00:03:00 | ||
| Section 05: PowerPoint 2021: Picture Formatting | |||
| Picture Options | 00:04:00 | ||
| Picture Cropping | 00:03:00 | ||
| Applying Built-in Picture Styles | 00:04:00 | ||
| Section 06: PowerPoint 2021: SmartArt Graphics | |||
| Add SmartArt Graphic | 00:03:00 | ||
| Modifying SmartArt | 00:03:00 | ||
| Creating a Target Chart using SmartArt | 00:03:00 | ||
| Section 07: PowerPoint 2021: Working with Tables | |||
| Create a Table on Slide | 00:04:00 | ||
| Formatting Tables | 00:02:00 | ||
| Inserting Tables | 00:02:00 | ||
| Table Layouts | 00:01:00 | ||
| Section 08: PowerPoint 2021: Working with Charts | |||
| Add a Chart | 00:02:00 | ||
| Formatting Charts | 00:02:00 | ||
| Insert Chart from Microsoft Excel | 00:03:00 | ||
| Section 09: PowerPoint 2021: Adding Multimedia | |||
| Adding Video to a Presentation | 00:03:00 | ||
| Adding Audio to a Presentation | 00:02:00 | ||
| Screen Recording and Adding | 00:02:00 | ||
| Section 10: PowerPoint 2021: Working with Transition | |||
| Applying Transitions to Presentation | 00:04:00 | ||
| Section 11: PowerPoint 2021: Animation | |||
| Object Animation | 00:03:00 | ||
| Effect Options | 00:02:00 | ||
| Advanced Animation | 00:02:00 | ||
| Triggers to control animation | 00:02:00 | ||
| Section 12: PowerPoint 2021: Slideshow Effects | |||
| Onscreen Presentation | 00:02:00 | ||
| Hiding Slides | 00:02:00 | ||
| Changing Order of Slides | 00:02:00 | ||
| Copying Slides | 00:02:00 | ||
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