By Design: Using Visuals and Narratives to Build Better Presentations (TRN120)

Product code: TRN120

Upcoming sessions

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November 16, 2026

Virtual

11:00 am to 5:30 pm (ET)


December 02, 2026

Virtual

9:00 am to 3:30 pm (ET)


December 03, 2026

In person: Ottawa, Ontario

9:00 am to 3:30 pm (ET)


More available sessions

Overview

Delivery method

Delivery method

Virtual classroom

In person

Duration

Duration

5.5 hours

Audience

Audience

Employees

 

Description

Engaging visuals and strong narrative writing can transform a typical presentation into one that can build consensus and drive change. This course provides instruction on how to use storytelling and design principles to build better presentations with PowerPoint, including creating presentation decks and delivering them effectively in a virtual or physical environment. Participants will learn to identify and respond to audience needs, translate content into appealing visuals, and use simple techniques to maximize the visual impact of their presentation.

Topics include:

  • applying easy but effective design principles
  • identifying an approach and tailoring the presentation to an intended audience
  • constructing a narrative from complex information and data
  • creating and delivering decks in a virtual or physical environment

Required equipment for virtual courses

To fully participate in the School's virtual courses, you must have a camera and a microphone.

Legacy course code: C365

Additional upcoming sessions

Date and Time Session code Location Language Available seats
November 16, 2026, 11:00 am to 5:30 pm (ET) TRN120-TS-03931-EN Virtual English 58
December 02, 2026, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm (ET) TRN120-TS-03932-EN Virtual English 28
December 03, 2026, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm (ET) TRN120-S-09115-EN In person: Ottawa, Ontario English 19
December 09, 2026, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm (ET) TRN120-S-09615-FR Virtual French 67
February 16, 2027, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm (ET) TRN120-S-09118-FR In person: Ottawa, Ontario French 23
February 17, 2027, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm (ET) TRN120-S-09117-EN In person: Ottawa, Ontario English 22
Date modified: 2026-05-28

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