Course

Slide Deck Training Course

Create slide decks that work by combining clear writing, effective visuals, and storytelling techniques to deliver memorable presentations tailored to your audience.

Pathways:

  1. INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR
Slide Deck Training Course
Communication Skills

Course outcomes

  • By the end of the Slide Deck course, participants will be able to create and deliver clear, engaging slide deck presentations by understanding their audience, writing in plain language, structuring compelling storylines, and using imagery techniques effectively.

Who is this course for?

Designed for professionals who create and deliver presentations using slide decks, the Slide Deck Training Course is ideal for anyone looking to communicate more clearly, structure ideas effectively, and produce engaging presentations that audiences remember.

Delivery options

Group size: Workshops, from 2-hour sessions to full-day, for small (up to 12), medium (up to 25), or large groups up to 50. High-impact keynote sessions of up to 90 minutes, for audiences from 51 to 200+ participants.

Measurement: We monitor progress to levels 1 and 2 of the Kirkpatrick model, and can support your internal monitoring through to levels 3 and 4. We have the capacity to use milestone charts, post-training action programmes, and coaching.

Course content

Purpose & audience

Defining the purpose of your presentation, understanding your audience’s needs, and identifying the key messages you want them to remember.

PowerPoint writing

Learning presentation-writing essentials, including using white space effectively, active verbs, and plain language.

Story structure

Structuring presentations using proven frameworks, including BLOT (Bottom Line On Top) and BICR (Background, Issue, Challenge, Response).

Drafting

Using practical techniques to overcome writer’s block when creating presentations and develop ideas with confidence.

Better than bullets

Creating visually engaging slides that communicate ideas clearly and make key messages memorable.

Visual storytelling

Combining effective imagery with storytelling techniques to strengthen understanding, engagement, and recall.

Learning routes

Choose your learning route

For individuals

Individual learners

Individual learner access is handled through LearnFlix.

UK|EAME from £14.99
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For teams

Teams and organisations

Talk to Working Voices about team training for your organisation.

UK|EAME / USA from £1,850 / $2,960

Frequently asked questions

What are the key benefits of this slide deck skills training course?

This course is designed to help business teams deliver clear and engaging presentations with memorable messages and calls to action. Key benefits include mastering modern visual-slide techniques, improving storytelling skills, and learning how to tailor messages to the needs of your audience.

Will this training improve our team's ability to create visually engaging slides?

Yes, our slide-deck skills training course will teach your team how to create visually engaging slides that convey messages clearly and memorably. You’ll learn the essentials of PowerPoint writing, including the use of white space and active verbs, and understand the importance of visual messages over bullet points. This training is ideal for teams looking to enhance their presentation skills and make a strong impact on their audience.