Microsoft PowerPoint Beginner Course
Create clear, confident, professional presentations - even if you’re new to PowerPoint.
5 Star Rated
In-House Training
Public Courses
1 Day Course
In-person team training from £1,200 per day or £1,000 per day remote for your group.
See detailed pricing and delivery information below
Trusted By Teams Across the UK
In the private and public sectors, from SMEs to publicly-listed companies, I've delivered training across a wide range of organisation sizes and sectors.
Why Microsoft PowerPoint Skills Matter
Microsoft PowerPoint is one of the most widely used presentation tools in the world - yet many people feel unsure about how to design slides, arrange content, or make their presentations engaging.
With the right skills, PowerPoint becomes a simple, flexible tool that helps you communicate your ideas clearly and confidently.
This PowerPoint beginner course gives you the essential techniques you need to feel comfortable building and delivering presentations.
You’ll learn how to:
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Navigate PowerPoint and understand the key tools and views
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Build slides with clear layouts, text, and images
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Use themes, colours, and fonts consistently
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Arrange and align content so slides look clean and professional
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Add simple transitions and animations without overdoing it
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Work with notes, printing options, and presentation delivery tools
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Save time using built-in templates and shortcuts
I do also have a Microsoft PowerPoint Advanced course.
Why Leadership & Management Training Matters
82% of managers are 'accidental managers' promoted into the role with no formal training
It's little wonder so many capable people end up stressed and so many teams underperform.
Good management isn't a personality you're born with - it's a set of skills that can be learned.
This one day gives new and developing managers those foundations, and gives organisations more confident, consistent leaders who get the best from their people.
Microsoft PowerPoint Beginner Course Content
For in-house training the content is tailored to your team's real situations and working environment.
Contact me to find out how I can help you.
Every participant receives:
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A comprehensive course workbook packed with notes, exercises, and templates.
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Step-by-step frameworks and templates to put your leadership skills training into action.
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Practical examples that can be applied to real workplace challenges straight away.
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Certificate of Completion after the course.
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Post-course email support - you can email me with questions for 3 months after the course, answered personally.
Understanding Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is more than a buzzword - it’s the key to great leadership. You’ll discover how self-awareness, empathy, and social skill influence every leadership interaction. ✔ What emotional intelligence actually means in practice - and what it doesn't ✔ The five elements: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, social skills ✔ How emotions shape decisions, behaviour and team dynamics ✔ Identifying your current EI strengths and development areas ✔ Understanding personality types using the DISC model
Self-Awareness and Self-Regulation
The best leaders know their own emotional triggers - and how to stay composed when it matters most. You’ll explore practical tools to recognise your emotional responses, manage stress, and maintain confidence under pressure. ✔ Recognising your own emotional patterns and triggers ✔ Staying calm and focused when the pressure is on ✔ Practical techniques for managing stress in the moment ✔ Using reflection to build genuine self-awareness ✔ Modelling emotional control to create psychological safety
Empathy and Social Awareness
Empathy is at the heart of great communication. This section helps you tune into others’ emotions, perspectives, and needs - building stronger connections and understanding what drives people’s behaviour. ✔ Reading emotions in others through verbal and non-verbal cues ✔ Active listening and asking better questions ✔ Adapting your approach to different personality types ✔ Understanding what drives other people's behaviour ✔ Building inclusive, trusting working relationships
Relationships, Communication and Conflict
Influence doesn’t come from authority - it comes from trust. In this module, you’ll explore how emotionally intelligent leaders communicate expectations, give feedback, and navigate difficult conversations effectively. ✔ Giving feedback that builds motivation rather than resistance ✔ Handling difficult conversations with composure ✔ Defusing conflict and repairing misunderstandings early ✔ Building influence through trust rather than authority ✔ Strengthening collaboration across teams and personality types
Putting Emotional Intelligence Into Practice
The final module brings everything together with practical exercises and real-world applications. You’ll explore how EI supports decision-making, motivation, and organisational culture - and build a plan to continue developing your leadership EQ beyond the course. ✔ Applying EI to your own real leadership challenges ✔ Using EI to support motivation, performance and wellbeing ✔ Recognising and responding to pressure in your team ✔ Creating a personal action plan for continued development
Meet Your Trainer
Mark Baglow
Hi, I'm Mark. When you book this course, you get me – not an associate, not a script read off a slide.
I've spent fifteen years in the world of education, training and development. During my career I learned the thing that still shapes every course I run: people don't remember what you tell them, they remember what they do.
My training is practical, hands-on and refreshingly jargon-free – real tools you'll use on Monday morning, not dry theory you'll have forgotten by lunch.
I'm a certified DISC analyst, and I've designed and delivered leadership, management and communication training across sectors including education, software and financial services.
I'm based in Birmingham – right in the middle of the country – so I can reach you easily for in-person training anywhere in the UK, or even internationally! I also provide live online training if that suits you better.
I keep my business deliberately personal: you deal with me directly, from first enquiry to post-course follow-up, and every session is built around your people and your real-world challenges.
Pricing & Learning Options
In-House Group Course Live Online
Private group training with Mark Baglow for your organisation live online via Teams.
Tailored to your requirements.
Detailed course notes and resources included.
Recommended group size of up to 10 participants.
Pricing is a day rate for the group - not per person
from £1,000
per day
Works out at £100 per person for a group of 10
In-House Group Course In-Person
Private group training with Mark Baglow in-person at your workplace.
Tailored to your requirements.
Detailed course notes and resources included.
Recommended group size up to 12 participants.
Pricing is a day rate for the group - not per person
from £1,200
per day
Works out at £100 per person for a group of 12
Best Value for Teams
Half-day courses for in-house training are available on request.
Your satisfaction, guaranteed. I'm confident you'll find this genuinely valuable. If you attend a public course and don't feel it was worth your time, I'll refund your place. For in-house training, if it doesn't deliver what we agreed, I'll put it right.
The final cost of in-house training depends on delivery format, location (including London), group size and any specialist tailoring; travel and accommodation may apply for in-person sessions. No VAT is currently charged.
How In-House Training Works
Bringing training in-house for your team - whether in-person or online - is simpler than you might think.
Here's the whole journey:
Get in touch: Tell me a bit about your team and what you'd like to achieve.
Fill in the form or book a free 30-minute call.
Free scoping call: We talk through your goals, your team and any specific challenges. No charge, no obligation.
Tailored proposal: I send a clear proposal with tailored content and a price. Tailoring and prep are included as standard - no hidden extras. No VAT is currently charged on top of my prices.
Delivery: I deliver the session at your site or live online, fully tailored to your organisation.
Follow-up: Everyone leaves with a workbook and post-course resources to embed what they've learned.
Want to Learn More?
No VAT currently charged · Free discovery call · Tailoring & prep included
Public Course Dates
This course is currently offered as in-house training, but public course dates can be added according to demand.
Register your interest below and I will let you know as soon as any public dates are added.
Looking for in-person or remote communication skills training for your team?
Please contact me to discuss in-house training options.
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Effective Communication Training Across the UK
I deliver in-house communication training in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and nationwide – in person at your workplace.
I'm Birmingham-based and travel across the UK and internationally
I can also deliver all of my training live online – perfect for remote or hybrid teams.
For in-house training the content can be tailored to suit your organisation and offers excellent value per-person.
Get in touch to learn more and get a custom quote.
Book instantly onto one of my regular public courses below. Online Microsoft PowerPoint courses are delivered as live instructor-led training via Microsoft Teams.
Looking for Microsoft PowerPoint in-person or remote training for your team?
Please contact me to discuss in-house training options.
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Who Is This Course For?
My PowerPoint Beginners course is designed for anyone who wants to build confidence creating and delivering presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
It’s ideal for new users, self-taught users, or anyone who feels uncertain about slide design, layouts, or formatting.
The course is practical, supportive, and perfect for all industries and experience levels.
This course is ideal for:
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Beginners and New Starters – who need a solid introduction to PowerPoint and how to create clear, professional slides.
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Administrators and Office Professionals – who regularly prepare presentations but haven’t had formal training.
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Managers and Team Leaders – who need to present updates, ideas, or reports to colleagues or clients.
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Salespeople and Customer-Facing Staff – who want to feel more confident presenting to clients or stakeholders.
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Professionals Moving Into New Roles – who want to strengthen their digital communication skills.
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Anyone Self-Taught in PowerPoint – who wants to fix bad habits and learn best-practice techniques.
Once you understand the basics, PowerPoint becomes a simple and intuitive tool for communicating your ideas clearly.
Frequently Asked Questions
For more general questions about booking, pricing, delivery and more, please visit the main FAQ Page
Why Choose Mark Baglow Training
Practical & Interactive
Every course is full of real examples, and designed so you can immediately apply what you learn on Monday morning.
Expect discussion, group work and hands-on exercises, not death by PowerPoint.
Delivered By A Real Expert
You learn directly from me - an experienced trainer and certified DISC analyst.
You deal with me every step of the wat. No associates, no random person delivering the training. You get a 100% personal service.
Tailored to You
Every in-house course is built around your organisation: your challenges, your sector, your team's real situations.
Tailoring and preparation are included as standard.
Proven Track Record
Trusted by organisations nationwide
Consistent 5-star feedback and repeat clients across a wide variety of sectors and types of organisation who value practical, impactful learning.
Design engaging, polished presentations using advanced layouts, visuals and presentation techniques.
Clear, well-designed slides make your message easier to understand and far more engaging.
With hands-on practice and easy-to-follow guidance, this course helps you build the skills to create clean, professional presentations – even if you’re a complete beginner.
You’ll learn how to use PowerPoint properly, avoid common mistakes, and deliver your presentations with confidence.
Just fill in the form to get the conversation started.
You can also book a free 30 minute no-obligation consultation call here
