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

Product code: TRN120

Upcoming sessions

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October 29, 2026

Virtual

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

French

November 05, 2026

Virtual

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

English

November 12, 2026

In person: Ottawa, Ontario

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

French

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
October 28, 2026, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm (ET) TRN120-TS-03929-EN Virtual English Full
October 29, 2026, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm (ET) TRN120-S-07990-FR Virtual French 39
November 05, 2026, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm (ET) TRN120-TS-03930-EN Virtual English 45
November 12, 2026, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm (ET) TRN120-S-09116-FR In person: Ottawa, Ontario French 24
November 16, 2026, 11:00 am to 5:30 pm (ET) TRN120-TS-03931-EN Virtual English 71
November 18, 2026, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm (ET) TRN120-S-09115-EN In person: Ottawa, Ontario English 23
December 02, 2026, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm (ET) TRN120-TS-03932-EN Virtual English 64
December 09, 2026, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm (ET) TRN120-S-09615-FR Virtual French 74
Date modified: 2026-05-28

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