PowerPoint Basics course
In this course you will learn step by step how to build a presentation in PowerPoint, from text and formatting to charts, animations and video. Optionally, you will also work with Copilot in PowerPoint.
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In brief. PowerPoint Basics is a 1-day classroom course. You can take it in Amsterdam, Utrecht, Rotterdam and The Hague, among other places, or online, in a group of no more than 8 participants. The price is € 475,- excl. VAT per participant, including course materials, lunch on location and a certificate of participation. For a team or department we also run this course in-company.
- Creating impressive presentations
- Slides that reinforce your message
- Animations and charts that captivate
- Working with Copilot in PowerPoint
- Personal guidance at your level
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Do you want to create presentations that make an impression? During this open learning day you learn step by step how to use PowerPoint for strong slides, animations and visual effects. Optionally, you can also spend time on PowerPoint with Copilot.
Description
In this PowerPoint Basics course you learn step by step how to build a professional presentation. You work on the basics of PowerPoint, enter text and make your slides more attractive with charts, illustrations, videos and animations. You also practise operating PowerPoint during the presentation itself.
The course optionally covers PowerPoint in combination with Microsoft 365 Copilot, so that you can see how AI can help you create presentations.
You work in a small group under the guidance of an experienced trainer, who tailors the content to your level and learning needs. When booking, you indicate which version of PowerPoint you use, so that you work with the right course material. Your own practical examples are welcome.
Topics
- The basics of PowerPoint and the working environment
- Opening and editing an existing presentation
- Building your first presentation
- Working with slide layouts and templates
- Adding animations and transitions
- Using illustrations, figures and drawing objects
- Inserting tables and charts
- Creating organisation charts
- Preparing notes pages and handouts
- Running and controlling the presentation smoothly
- Optional: using PowerPoint with Microsoft 365 Copilot
Result
After this course you will know how PowerPoint works and you will be able to build a polished presentation independently. You enter text, choose a suitable slide layout and enrich your slides with illustrations, charts, tables and animations. You know how to create an organisation chart and how to use notes pages and handouts. During playback you operate PowerPoint with ease. You will optionally also have been introduced to Copilot in PowerPoint, so that you can use AI when setting up and refining your presentations.
Target audience
This course is intended for anyone who wants to create presentations with PowerPoint and has little or no experience of doing so. Whether you are a student who wants to present assignments, a professional who wants to convince colleagues or clients, or a volunteer who wants to tell their story more powerfully in visual terms: after this course you will be able to produce a polished presentation yourself. No prior knowledge of PowerPoint is required. It is helpful, though, if you are reasonably familiar with Windows and working with files.
Teaching method
You take this course in an open learning format over a full day. This means you work through the course material at your own pace, with an experienced trainer alongside you to help as soon as you get stuck or want to go into more depth. You decide which topics to focus on, so that you work on what is relevant to you. By practising with PowerPoint's features straight away, you apply what you have learnt immediately and remember it better.
Prior knowledge
You do not need any specific prior knowledge for this course. Can you use a computer and do you know how to open and save a file? Then you can get started straight away. Experience with PowerPoint is not required; you start right from the basics.
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Course format
This training is offered on the basis of our Open Learning teaching method. This means that you work independently, with active guidance from our trainer, to master the material. That way you can achieve your learning objectives at your own pace, without being held back by fellow participants working faster or slower. The trainer makes sure that you stay on schedule and meet your learning objectives. This form of learning leaves room for a tailored approach. You have the opportunity to bring in examples from your own practice and IT environment, so that your learning is even more specific. more...
Practical information
- Number of days
- 1 day
- Course times
- from 10 am to 5 pm
- Teaching hours
- 6 hours
- Education level
- Suitable for all levels
- Preparation time
- None
- Included
- Course materials and lunch on site
- Certificate
- At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance
- Cancel
- Free up to four weeks before the start (cancellation terms)
Language
The course is given in Dutch as standard. The trainer speaks English. English-language course materials can be used. If at least 3 participants register, the course can also be given entirely in English.
In-company
Would you like to organise this training for a whole group or several groups? This can be cost-effective. For example, we can tailor the content entirely to your organisation, and training a whole group is also cheaper.
Are you looking at large numbers of participants or a complete academy? That involves a great deal. Consider planning and communication, for example, or identifying and agreeing the objectives and content of the training. Or differences in level, feedback mechanisms and safeguarding. Fortunately, Learnit has extensive experience in this field (more than 25 years) and we are happy to help you through this process.
All start dates
1 training day. Confirmed dates first, then in order of date.
- Mon 12 October 2026Certain to go ahead Zwolle · 10:00–17:00 Enrol
- Mon 26 October 2026Certain to go ahead Utrecht · 10:00–17:00 Enrol
- Thu 29 October 2026Certain to go ahead Rotterdam · 10:00–17:00 Enrol
- Mon 23 November 2026Certain to go ahead Zwolle · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 26 October Enrol
- Mon 9 November 2026 Arnhem · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 12 October Enrol
- Mon 23 November 2026 Online · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 26 October Enrol
- Tue 8 December 2026 Eindhoven · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 10 November Enrol
- Mon 25 January 2027 Amsterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 28 December Enrol
- Mon 8 February 2027 The Hague · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 11 January Enrol
- Mon 1 March 2027 Zwolle · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 1 February Enrol
- Mon 1 March 2027 Groningen · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 1 February Enrol
- Mon 5 April 2027 Eindhoven · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 8 March Enrol
- Mon 3 May 2027 Utrecht · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 5 April Enrol
- Thu 12 August 2027 Rotterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 15 July Enrol
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What others say about this course
PowerPoint Basics course: average 8.4 from 13 reviews
“The way of learning really appeals to me. You can follow the course at your own speed and level without being held up by other participants who go faster or slower and keep asking questions.”
“The PowerPoint course is enjoyable and very instructive. Within two days I can work with PowerPoint perfectly well and I know all the tricks.”
“Working independently with guidance from the trainer. A small group, so the trainer has enough time to help people.”
"A very good teaching method for a course given by a professional and enthusiastic trainer."
"Interesting and instructive course; the course book is an added value, so you can look things up again at work or at home. Kind regards, Karel Pelzer."
“Learnit has a relaxed, personal approach.”
"I had a good impression of the course. In terms of content, the programme offers plenty of inspiration to work with it yourself and to use it for your own presentations or as teaching material."
“The Powerpoint training course was great, the teacher really cared about my progress and made sure I left the room an expert. I would highly recommend it.”
"It is a good learning method to get started with the course yourself, and if anything is unclear you can ask the trainer. The course material is very clear, well organised and a pleasant method to work with."
“The PowerPoint 2010 course was very enjoyable: working at your own pace, with a trainer who was immediately available with clear answers to your questions. The very central location, the excellent lunch: I would recommend Learn-it.”
“I found working independently very positive. This way, everyone can absorb the material at their own pace.”
“The set-up of self-study but with a trainer present, learning at your own pace and at your own level of knowledge, works particularly well!”
"It is pleasant that you can work at your own pace. You can also set your own learning objectives and have the course adapted to them."
“The course is given without jargon, which makes it easy for everyone to follow. If you get stuck, you receive personal attention and an explanation. Every part is discussed and after the course you can always fall back on the book, in which everything is clearly set out.”
“Professional trainer, very customer-friendly. Definitely worth doing. I certainly learnt a great deal from it.”
Training formats
Classroom
1 day€ 475,-- Pleasant venue with a good trainer
- Small groups
- Inspiring and motivating
In-company
Bespoke trainingOn request- 100% for your group
- Bespoke training
- At your place or ours
Workshop
Up to 4 hours for groupsOn request- Suitable for events
- Interactive and inspiring
- Large groups too
Private training
At our place or yoursOn request- 100% just for you
- Achieve a lot in little time
- Whenever you want
Frequently asked questions
Can I cancel free of charge?
Yes. Up to four weeks before the first day of the course you can cancel free of charge, without giving a reason. You then receive a credit note or, if you have already paid, a refund. If you cancel later, you pay part of the course fee: 25% between four and two weeks before the start, 75% in the two weeks before it and 100% in the final week. Moving to another start date is free of charge up to two weeks before the start, after that 50%. Sending a colleague in your place is always possible. Read the cancellation terms.
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Confirmed to go ahead: Mon 12 October 2026 in Zwolle
This date already has enough participants. Free cancellation up to four weeks before the start, so you can secure a place now.