Digital, Creative & Business
Microsoft PowerPoint
Clear, persuasive presentations and visual storytelling.
Syllabus at a glance
Around 4 weeks of guided study, with weekday evening or weekend sessions and short practical tasks between sessions.
| Unit | Study block | Module |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Week 1 | Slide design and structure |
| 2 | Week 2 | Charts, images and diagrams |
| 3 | Week 3 | Animation and transitions |
| 4 | Week 4 | Delivery, notes and export |
Module breakdown
- 1
Slide design and structure
Week 1Build a shared working vocabulary for slide design and structure and set the standards this course expects of you.
What you cover
- Key concepts, terminology and standards behind slide design and structure
- Step-by-step methods and templates for slide design and structure
- Common problems, risks and mistakes in slide design and structure, and how to avoid them
- Applying slide design and structure in low-resource and community settings
Assessed work: Case study discussion applying slide design and structure to a local scenario.
- 2
Charts, images and diagrams
Week 2Work through the methods and tools used for charts, images and diagrams in day-to-day programme work.
What you cover
- Step-by-step methods and templates for charts, images and diagrams
- Common problems, risks and mistakes in charts, images and diagrams, and how to avoid them
- Applying charts, images and diagrams in low-resource and community settings
Assessed work: Practical task: draft one working document related to charts, images and diagrams.
- 3
Animation and transitions
Week 3Practise animation and transitions on realistic case material drawn from Sierra Leonean community and field settings.
What you cover
- Common problems, risks and mistakes in animation and transitions, and how to avoid them
- Applying animation and transitions in low-resource and community settings
- Recording, reporting and communicating your animation and transitions work
Assessed work: Group simulation using animation and transitions under time pressure.
- 4
Delivery, notes and export
Week 4Turn delivery, notes and export into documents, plans and decisions your team or employer can actually use.
What you cover
- Applying delivery, notes and export in low-resource and community settings
- Recording, reporting and communicating your delivery, notes and export work
- Key concepts, terminology and standards behind delivery, notes and export
Assessed work: Portfolio entry: reflect on how you will use delivery, notes and export in your role.
Who this course is for
- • Learners, freelancers and small business owners who want practical, job-ready digital skills.
- • Programme, project and community staff who need structured, practical training.
- • School leavers and graduates building a first professional portfolio.
Entry requirements
- • Open to all learners; no formal qualification required.
- • Access to a phone, tablet or computer for online and blended study.
- • Commitment to attend sessions and submit assignments on time.
How you are assessed
- • Short module tasks completed during the course.
- • Practical component: Complete a workplace file using the tool.
- • A final assessment or portfolio review covering the full syllabus.
- • Participation in guided sessions, discussions and group exercises.
Materials and support
- • Session handouts, checklists and templates you keep after the course.
- • Practice files and design or campaign briefs for each tool covered.
- • Tutor guidance by WhatsApp between sessions.
Certification
Learners who complete all assessments receive an SLIHSD professional certificate of completion. This records completion of an SLIHSD short course and is not presented as an accredited academic award.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the certificate you should be able to:
- Design clean, readable slides
- Visualise data effectively
- Deliver a confident presentation
Practical component
Complete a workplace file using the tool.
How this programme is delivered
Online
Guided sessions and assignments you can follow from anywhere with a connection.
Face-to-face
Classroom sessions at our Mile 91 learning centre, including weekend and evening options.
Blended
A mix of online study with periodic in-person workshops, field exercises and simulations.
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