Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
Design professional, eye-catching presentations – learn how to master Microsoft PowerPoint for free!
Quick Facts
- Locations
- UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui
- Dates
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Courses run year-round throughout 2026.
Palmerston North
Starting in Term 2
Dates and times TBC
Whanganui
Commencing 26 Jan 2026
Monday and Tuesday, 9am - 12pm, and 5pm - 7pm
View Timetable - Duration
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Flexible days and times to complete 40 hours of learning
See Course Hours & Duration for details
- Domestic Fees
- Nil fees
- International Fees
Not applicable.
* Fees-free
Application Forms
Overview
Following on from UCOL’s Introduction to Computers, this course teaches you how to use Microsoft PowerPoint to create slides, add images and graphics, use animations, and present with confidence.
Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to refresh their skills for work, study, or personal projects, this course offers free learning at your own pace, with our friendly facilitators ready to guide you whenever you need help.
Course Hours
Palmerston North
Dates and times TBC
Whanganui
Monday and Tuesday, 9am - 12pm, and 5pm - 7pm
Course Information
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.
Domestic Entry Requirements
Open entry. No previous academic qualifications needed.
International Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Career Opportunities
At the completion of this course you can elect to enrol into one of the other related programmes below.
Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Introduction to Microsoft Word