Equinet Academy
Craft Stunning Presentations That Captivate and Convert
Course Description
What is This Course About?
This course provides you with the knowledge and skills to design professional slide presentations that effectively communicate ideas and engage audiences. You will learn the principles of visual communication, layout techniques, and storytelling strategies while mastering the fundamentals of PowerPoint and Google Slides. In addition, you will learn how to use the AI tools included in Powerpoint (Copilot), Google Slides (Gemini), and be hands-on with Gamma, one of the fastest AI slide presentation deck builders.
The course will also cover how to analyse audience needs, apply branding elements, and enhance presentations with multimedia elements.
By the end of the course, you will be able to design compelling business proposals, marketing decks, and training presentations that align with organisational objectives.
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Work with the same powerful tools the pros trust, practical, proven, and built to help you succeed from day one.
Target Audience
Made for the BOLD!
This course provides a comprehensive learning experience for individuals looking to master the art of Presentation Design. It is valuable for:
- Corporate executives and managers
- Marketing and communications professionals
- Sales teams and business development staff
- Trainers, educators, and lecturers
- Startup founders and entrepreneurs
- Consultants and client-facing specialists
- HR and L&D professionals
- Researchers and analysts
- Project managers and team leads
- Public speakers and workshop facilitators
- Students and early-career professionals
- Freelancers in design, writing, or consulting
Prerequisites
What You’ll Need to Get Started
You are required to have basic computer navigational skills such as opening and closing of files, dragging, and dropping of widgets, copying, and pasting of files.
Course Highlights
What You’ll Learn
This course offers a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience for anyone looking to master the art of presentation design. Participants will learn to apply core design principles while working with the most commonly used presentation software with integrated AI tools to inform, educate, engage, and persuade audiences.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand design processes and their relevance to business needs
- Conduct market and audience analysis for effective presentations
- Apply layout and typography principles for professional slides
- Utilise multimedia elements for enhanced engagement
- Refine presentation flow for clarity and impact
Course Objectives
What You’ll Takeaway
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the fundamentals of presentation design and its role in business communication.
- Conduct audience and market research to tailor presentations for specific stakeholders.
- Utilise design principles such as typography, colour theory, and layout techniques.
- Integrate visual storytelling to enhance clarity and engagement.
- Apply multimedia elements effectively in presentations.
- Leverage AI tools integrated with presentation software.
- Develop and refine business proposals and pitch decks using PowerPoint and GoogleSlides.
- Evaluate marketing strategies and their impact on presentation effectiveness.
- Create professional and visually appealing presentations that align with organisational goals.
Skills Gained:
Presentation Design Fundamentals
Understand the core principles of visual communication and how they elevate business presentations.
Audience & Market Research
Conduct research to tailor messaging, structure, and content for specific stakeholders and business needs.
Layout, Typography & Colour
Apply professional design principles to create clear, visually cohesive, and engaging slides.
Visual Storytelling Techniques
Build structured narratives using storyboards and transform complex ideas into simple, compelling visuals.
Multimedia Integration
Enhance presentations with strategic use of images, icons, charts, animation, audio, and video elements.
Branding & Visual Consistency
Incorporate brand identity elements to create polished, cohesive, and recognisable presentation designs.
Proposal & Pitch Deck Development
Structure business proposals and pitch decks with clear messaging, data, and value propositions.
Accessibility & Inclusive Design
Apply inclusive design practices to ensure presentations are accessible to diverse audiences.
Delivery & Engagement Skills
Use techniques for confident delivery, smooth flow management, and effective audience interaction.
Presentation Review & Refinement
Evaluate and refine presentations to improve clarity, impact, and overall communication effectiveness.
Certification Track
Level up!
Get certified. Get noticed. Get ahead.
A SkillsFuture WSQ Statement of Attainment (SOA) – Proposal Writing Development under the Skills Framework TSC and Certification of Completion by Equinet Academy will be awarded to candidates who have demonstrated competency in the WSQ Presentation Design with PowerPoint & Google Slides course assessment and achieved at least 75% attendance.
Course Code: TGS-2025055844
Course Support Period: 01 Jul 2025 – 30 Jun 2027
Course Outline
Inside the course
This WSQ Presentation Design course covers visual communication, audience analysis, layout and typography, visual storytelling, and multimedia integration. Learn to design clear, persuasive business presentations, proposals, and pitch decks using PowerPoint and Google Slides.
Fundamentals of Presentation Design and Business Communication
- Importance of visual communication in business presentations
- Overview of PowerPoint and Google Slides functionalities
- Structuring presentations for logical flow and impact
- The role of branding and consistency in slide design
Research and Audience Analysis
- Conducting primary and secondary research for presentations
- Identifying audience demographics and tailoring content
- Applying audience needs analysis for effective messaging
- Evaluating market trends and insights for business presentations
Design Principles and Visual Storytelling
- Typography, color schemes, and layout fundamentals
- Storyboarding and structuring compelling narratives
- Aligning design choices with audience engagement strategies
- Techniques for simplifying complex information visually
Enhancing Presentations with Multimedia Elements
- Selecting appropriate images, charts, and icons for clarity
- Integrating animations and transitions effectively
- Using audio and video to enhance storytelling
- Considerations for inclusive presentation design
Business Proposals and Pitch Deck Development
- Business proposals: key messaging and value propositions
- Incorporating financial analysis and market research findings
- Tailoring presentations for clients, investors and internal stakeholders
- Refining and finalising proposals to align with organisational goals
Finalising and Delivering Effective Presentations
- Techniques for engaging delivery and audience interaction
- Handling Q&A sessions and addressing objections confidently
- Reviewing, testing, and improving presentation flow
- Strategies for assessing and refining presentation effectivenes
Assessment Component
- Written Exam
- Project
Trainers
Meet Your Educators
Trainer Bio
Chris Minjoot
Chris is a senior marketing professional with over 31 years of experience as both an in-house practitioner and a consultant with clients from various industries, including education (MindChamps), entertainment (Tower Records), recruitment (ScienTec Consulting), events (Sentosa), retail (Takashimaya), and medical (Atlas Eye). He specialises in branding, copywriting, and content creation. He was part of the team responsible for branding MindChamps. He contributed to the brand’s rapid growth by conducting numerous ad campaigns and generated, on average, $500,000 of publicity per year between 2006 and 2014. Today, MindChamps has expanded regionally and is listed on SGX.
Course Fee & Funding
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Course Fee After Eligible SSG Subsidies:
From S$297.00 (inclusive of 9% GST) after SSG Subsidies
Full Course Fee (without funding)
S$990.00
incl. 9% GST
S$297.00
Nett Course Fee Payable
Including 9% GST
S$495.00
Nett Course Fee Payable
Including 9% GST
Course Schedule
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| Learning Mode | Course Dates | Duration | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-Person | 05, 06 May 2026 (Tue, Wed) | 9.00am - 6.00pm | |
| In-Person | 06, 07 Aug 2026 (Thu, Fri) | 9.00am - 6.00pm | |
| In-Person | 10, 11 Nov 2026 (Tue, Wed) | 9.00am - 6.00pm |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Everything you need to know about the course. Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Please contact our friendly team.
No prior experience is necessary. This course is designed for beginners.
Participants will need access to Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides.
Yes, participants who complete the course will receive a certificate.
You will have hands-on practice with Powerpoint and/or Google Slides and the free version of Gamma. There are two project assignments one of which is to produce a deck for presenting to the trainer and the other to provide short answers to given questions (open book).
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