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Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint

Learn the basics of creating a presentation in the UCOL free Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint course.

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Locations: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui

Duration: Flexible days and times to complete 40 hours of learning.

Dates:
Courses run year-round throughout 2025.

Palmerston North
Monday – Friday, 9am-12pm
Monday and Tuesday evening 5-7pm

Whanganui
Monday and Tuesday
9am-12pm, and evenings 5pm to 7pm

Domestic Fees: *
Nil fees

International Fees:*
Not applicable

Additional Fees
Compulsory course costs may apply.

* Fees-free

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Following on from the UCOL Introduction to Computing course, continue your learning experience with this Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint Course.

Effective presentations are organised, have a logical structure and look professional. Learn how to tell a story supported by an effective presentation in the UCOL Introduction to PowerPoint course - 40 hours of free learning at your own pace in a facilitated environment. It's free and it's easy.

You choose the hours you wish to study and the facilitators are there to assist you when you need it.

Learn, update or refresh the essential presentation skills needed to get connected, take on tertiary study, or get ahead in your job.

Palmerston North
Monday – Friday, 9am-12pm
Monday and Tuesday evening 5-7pm

Whanganui
Monday and Tuesday 
9am-12pm, and evenings 5pm to 7pm


At the completion of this course you can elect to enrol into one of the 40 hour related programmes below.

The course covers basic presentation skills including:

  • Creating a slideshow
  • Inserting pictures and clip art
  • Animation and transition effects

Previous Related Programmes
UCOL's Introduction to PowerPoint course was formerly known as Free and Easy.

Open entry. No previous academic qualifications needed.

 

For more information about NCEA Credits see the UCOL NCEA explained page.

Not applicable.


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