PowerPoint Skills - The Fundamentals - How to Create and Customize Slides

Learn how to create your own Slide Masters, set your own Colour schemes and a whole lot more in this the first of four modules.

Unlock the Power of Presentations with Shelley Fishel - The MS Office Expert

PowerPoint Mastery for Assistants

Are you ready to transform your PowerPoint skills and become a presentation pro? If you're an Assistant - be it a PA, EA, or VA - seeking to master the art of creating compelling and professional presentations, you're in the right place.

Introducing - PowerPoint Skills – the Fundamentals

In this mini course, you'll embark on a journey with Shelley Fishel, The MS Office Maestro, boasting an impressive 22 years of expertise in training assistants like you on the intricacies of Microsoft PowerPoint

What you'll learn

  • Launch and Navigate: Effortlessly navigate PowerPoint's start screen. 
  • Templates and Themes: Choose and customize templates/themes for impactful presentations. 
  • Slide Masters and Layouts: Take control of your slide design and formatting like a pro. 
  • Colour Scheme and Theme Creation: Craft your unique visual identity. 
  • Content Insertion: Master the art of incorporating text and images seamlessly. 
  • Reuse Slides: Effortlessly reuse slides from other presentations.
  • Views and Tools: Explore different views and tools for efficient slide management. 

Why This Course?

Designed specifically for assistants, this mini course is your gateway to enhanced confidence and proficiency in PowerPoint.

By the End of the Module, You'll Be Able To:

  • Launch PowerPoint with ease. 
  • Choose and customize templates/themes.
  • Utilize slide masters and layouts effectively.
  • Create your personalized colour scheme and theme.
  • Seamlessly insert text and images.
  • Reuse slides from various presentations.
  • Apply different views and tools for efficient slide management. 

This Module is the First of Four:

  1. PowerPoint Skills – the Fundamentals: This course.
  2. PowerPoint Skills - How to Work with Handouts, Pictures, and Visual Elements 
  3. PowerPoint Skills: How to Format, Transition, and Animate Your Slides 
  4. PowerPoint Skills: How to Work with Audio, Video, and Collaboration Tools 

Pricing

Individually, each module is priced at £149.

If purchased separately, the total would be £596.

However, we have an amazing offer for you - enrol in "Essential PowerPoint for The Savvy Assistant" , which  includes all four modules, for just £395.

That's a remarkable saving of £201!

Course Summary

This module guides you through the process of creating and customizing slides in PowerPoint, from launching the program, to picking a template or theme, to using slide masters and themes, to adding and arranging content, to using different views and tools.

Course Curriculum

Shelley Fishel

Meet Shelley Fishel – Your Microsoft Office Maestro

Shelley’s path has been anything but ordinary. She left school at 17 to run her father’s business, gaining hands-on experience in managing priorities—something every assistant knows all too well.

When her children grew up, she returned to work and found her calling -  helping assistants master Microsoft Office. With over 20 years of training experience, 10,000+ hours delivered, and 2.5 million books sold worldwide, Shelley is a trusted expert in her field.

She holds respected industry qualifications: COLF (Certified Online Learning Facilitator), CDOL (Certified Designer of Online Learning), and is a Fellow of the Learning and Performance Institute (FLPI).

Why Assistants Love Learning from Shelley

  • She gets it. Shelley understands the unique pressures assistants face and tailors her training to your world.
  • No tech-speak. Just clear, practical steps you can use right away—no Googling required.
  • It works. One client cut a 3-hour task down to 30 minutes after just one session.

As one learner put it, “Shelley’s like the angel on my shoulder.” Her bite-sized lessons help you work smarter, faster, and with confidence—so you can shine in your role

Course Pricing

PowerPoint Skills - Fundamentals

£149

  • The fundamentals of PowerPoint

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