Powerpoint Speed Training

“I LOVE your presentations and your course; you've saved me so much time over the past few months.  I’ve really impressed my leadership (I’m an officer in the US Air Force) with the quality of my presentations." – Dominic, U.S. Air Force.

• Learn how to leverage the 4 types of keyboard shortcuts to fast track everything you do in the Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Word and Excel) 

• Learn the 60 PowerPoint shortcuts that drive 80% of your build time with specific examples and targeted exercises.

• Discover 5 PowerPoint commands that free up 40% of your time in the program by eliminating the most common and repetitive tasks you don’t need to perform.  

• Discover the secrets to building low maintenance slides that your bosses and clients can update on their own without you.  

• Uncover hidden PowerPoint features and learn how to creatively use them to build your presentation slides faster.

• Strategically setup your environment for speed in just a couple of minutes  

• And MORE!

That's how this unique and proven Advanced PowerPoint training system will double (and even TRIPLE) your productivity in PowerPoint… as soon as you start using it.

I also just UPDATED the course for Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 and Microsoft PowerPoint 2019 users too.

"I'd happily pay double the price for this amazing content, this is an amazing course. Although I consider myself an experienced PowerPoint user, I learned a lot through the ultra express approach, that N&B teaches here. Worth every single penny!" - Phil

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ARE YOU DROWNING IN POWERPOINT SLIDES?

Are you finding that the slides you build (and those of your colleagues and clients) require an ENORMOUS amount of time, energy and frustration to build, update and edit?

Are your colleagues and clients constantly asking you to make updates and changes to their PowerPoint presentations?

The reason that most people struggle in PowerPoint and waste away in the office past their bedtimes, is that they go about building and editing their slides the wrong way!

Yes, they more-or-less know where all the PowerPoint commands are, but they lack specific strategies and techniques to QUICKLY build (and untangle) high quality, scalable slides that are easy to update and manage when things change.

As the saying goes, "just because you can pick up a chisel and hammer doesn't make you a Michelangelo"…

Well, just because you can drop a few shapes on your slide and type some text, doesn't make you a high flying consultant or the go-to PPT guru (regardless of what your boss thinks).

FINALLY ADVANCED MICROSOFT POWERPOINT TRAINING

Advanced PowerPoint includes 7 hours of sequenced videos teaching you a step-by-step unique methodology to quickly build robust, scalable slides for the corporate environment.

Advanced PowerPoint assumes you are already semi-savvy in the program and have the basics down: you've read the standard PowerPoint books, you've taken a course or two, maybe you've attended conferences like the Presentation Summit and now you are ready to take your presentation skills to the next level and start blasting through your slides and graphics.

This is where the rubber meets the road...

And just imagine how excited you'll be the next time you sit down at your desk with your trusty side-kick cup of Joe, fire up PowerPoint and KNOW that you'll finish your deck three times faster than it would have previously taken you...and be significantly better (technically sound) too.

It may sound like hype...

But in Advanced PowerPoint you'll build the SKILLS and HABITS to do exactly that without using any 3rd party-software, whiz-bang templates or over-hyped add-ins (you don't need them).

And this course works for all PC versions of Microsoft PowerPoint, including PowerPoint 2010, PowerPoint 2013, PowerPoint 2016 and the latest version too, PowerPoint 2019 (the Microsoft Office 365 subscription).

That way you don't have to take a bunch of different PowerPoint training courses to keep up-to-date.

TRIPLE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY OR PLEASE ASK FOR A REFUND

Here is how you will TRIPLE your productivity in PowerPoint...guaranteed:

• 3 Core Frameworks that revolutionize how you tackle your PowerPoint presentations by simplifying the number of decisions you need to make. These frameworks work regardless of which version of the program you are using and will never be outdated with the next version of Office.

• Drills to Master 60+ PowerPoint shortcuts that double your output and increase the quality of your slides (including a shortcut PDF cheat sheet to keep at your desk)

• Download my EXACT Microsoft PowerPoint customizations. It took me over 5 years to figure out this EXACT setup (down to the order that you list your commands in)... and it's wicked fast

• Lots of drills and exercises to build good working habits so that you can navigate PowerPoint almost entirely from your keyboard (for PC users)

• And much MUCH more!

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WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING

• "The Best Time-Saving Guide for Heavy PowerPoint Users" - Yong

• "Best PowerPoint course I've ever taken" - Sven

• "PowerPoint Power Course" - Bronwyn

• "Tremendous course, especially for aspiring consultants!" - John

• "Essential PowerPoint Speed Training" - Charles

"You will get 10Xs your money's worth by taking this course and then some... I'm only 66% complete and I can tell you with certainty that I have gotten that much value. Take the course... don't even bother wondering if it's worth it. I don't get a dime by endorsing Taylor: I get the satisfaction of seeing less crappy PowerPoint slides." - Dominic

"100% convinced of the core message - use your keyboard if you want to be fast! This has been my own mantra for the last 20 years. And I have now learned so many new keystrokes and tricks! I'm amazed (who would've thought of =rand() function) - THANKS!" – Oliver

"This course is fantastic! I am only halfway through the course and it has already been worthwhile!" - Megan

"Yesterday I've finished the orientation and unit 1 still in unit 2 the course is freaking awesome :) :) I can’t even describe how much I love it!"  - Maria

"I am doing presentations for over 10 years, and I thought I know almost everything about PowerPoint, but after watching this course, I almost doubled my working speed! There is a ton of useful tips, tricks and routines that can really improve EVERYONE'S PowerPoint skills and technique. I really recommend this course." - Aleksandar

"Am half way through the course and loving it. It's already improved my productivity. I wish there was a Nuts and Bolts Course for Excel, Word, Visio and Outlook (and MS Project if possible). @Taylor : please think about it :D. I am SUPER glad I took this course (mainly out of curiosity). This is the time I have taken a course and actually taken the time to add a review mid-way. 10 stars to the course. Definitely recommended." - Divisha

"I was really surprised by the quality of instruction here. There are some really good pointers here on increasing your ability to quickly build decks - especially with regards to slide alignment - as well as structure them." - Li
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HOW MUCH FURTHER ARE YOU GOING TO GET ON YOUR OWN IN POWERPOINT?

Are you the go-to person at your company for PowerPoint, and looking for new strategies and techniques that will make you EVEN better?

Are you an analyst bogged down at your job creating and editing PowerPoint presentations, and you want to learn how to fast track through your decks so that you can spend your time on higher value-added tasks that will help you get promoted?

Are you an undergraduate or MBA student looking to get into investment banking or consulting, and you want to get a jump start on that "proficient at PowerPoint" line on your resume so that you can hit the ground running when you land the job?

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ADVANCED POWERPOINT SKILLS YOU CAN BANK ON FOR LIFE

Spend Less Time Formatting: 40% or more of people's time spent building PowerPoint presentations is currently wasted on repetitive formatting and alignment tasks…I'll show you how to eliminate many of these.

Become a Keyboard Jockey: Everyone knows that power users use their keyboard for just about EVERYTHING… I'll show you exactly when and where to use your keyboard, and help you build the muscle memory so that it sticks.

Make Better Deck Decisions: Many great "dream" slides become re-haul "nightmares" when you have to update or rework them later… I'll teach you how to make better decisions about the presentations you build on the front end of your deck so that your slides are easy to update and manage when things change… as they always do.

Universal across all PC versions of Microsoft PowerPoint: These Speed Training strategies and techniques work in all the latest versions of PowerPoint including PowerPoint 2016 and PowerPoint 2019. That way you can train yourself up once (even if you are using PowerPoint 2007 or 2010), and use the skills forever in the program.

And Much, MUCH More: It takes people years of trial and error sitting at their desk to pick up great a few great hacks and tricks… I'll save you the trouble and show you the best of the best that I've collected over my career building slides.

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ADVANCED MICROSOFT POWERPOINT COURSE OUTLINE

Chapter 1: Using Your Keyboard For Just About Everything

In Chapter 1, I'll show you how to use your keyboard for just about everything in PowerPoint, how to optimize the PowerPoint environment for speed and the many flavors of shortcuts we'll be covering.

This is the LAST place people look to improve their speed and efficiency, yet this is THE critical first step if you want to build slides (from scratch) in less than 3 minutes.

I've spent years testing ways to minimize repetitive tasks and optimize the PowerPoint environment for speed and I'll reveal everything that I've learned.

Chapter 2: Strategically Building Scale-able Layouts

In Chapter 2, I'll walk you through how to rapidly create, format, and manage the core building blocks of professional presentations (shapes, lines and text boxes). You'll also learn the core frameworks that will help guide you in making better deck decisions that will save you time now and in the future.

After Chapter 2 you will be able to quickly manage and manipulate the objects of a slide to quickly generate new layout ideas without breaking a sweat.

I'll also show you exactly where most people's layouts go wrong and how to quickly troubleshoot and fix them so that they are more robust in the future.

Chapter 3: Making Everything Perfect

In Chapter 3 I'll show you how to align ANYTHING in PowerPoint by focusing on 'technically' impossible alignment issues that most people use guesswork to get into place.

This chapter will ensure that your slides maintain the highest level of professionalism by avoiding common (and often embarrassing) alignment issues that most people think are impossible.

Chapter 4: Demystifying the Common Issues with Lines in Hierarchies and Flow Processes

In Chapter 4 I'll show you how to solve the many inconsistencies of working with lines in PowerPoint that destroy most people's layouts (and create hours of reworking issues).

In addition, I'll show you a step-by-step process for tackling a real-world connector mess, as you'll likely encounter lots of them during your career. I won't let other people's disasters slow you down.

Chapter 5: Building rapid-fire layouts with boxes and flying carpets

In Chapter 5 you'll learn how to polish slides in less than 2 minutes using my famous boxing things up technique. The scenario is you have been given new slides that you MUST include in your presentation…and they suck. The trouble is you don't have a lot of time to invest as you are running out the door...now what?

In this chapter you'll learn how to quickly build box layouts, how to default your formatting so that you can build your layouts faster as well as looking at how to build out alternative layouts with implied boxes (using flying carpets) and odd shape boxes.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: 

Is this a workshop about all the different features of PowerPoint, how to save a presentation, where to find the picture formatting tools, etc.? 

We assume you're already computer savvy and know how to find your way around. Unlike many other courses out there, this workshop focuses entirely on how to use PowerPoint in the real world, rather than simply where all the different features are located. Each unit is packed full of strategies and techniques you can use every single time you work in PowerPoint. If it isn't useful for completing tasks today, we don't cover it. 

Does the workshop include public speaking tips, crafting a better presentation (how many slides, how many bullets, etc.), story-boarding, or general tips on how to develop a better message? 

This workshop focuses specifically on the technical applications of being 3x Faster working in PowerPoint. For all intents and purposes, this workshop assumes that you already know what you want to include in your presentation, and focuses on showing you how to build it as quickly as possible. If you are looking for guidance on how to build and deliver a "Steve Jobs" presentation, this workshop is not for you. 

Is the workshop about building "warm and fuzzy" PowerPoint slides that entertain or dazzle an audience? 

This workshop assumes your job is to build professional-grade slides to impress your boss or colleagues in professional settings, not to build slides to show your holiday photos to friends on the weekend. 

Will I learn how to create animations and slide transitions? 

This workshop focuses on content-heavy slides that are sent via email or printed for review...the types of slides where animations and slide transitions are irrelevant and a waste of time. 

I've been using PowerPoint for 9 + years, will I learn anything? 

If you can complete our Speed Challenge in less than two minutes, then you do not need to take this course. Otherwise, you will learn a repeatable system you can use to build slides, like those in our Speed Challenge, in record timing. 

How fast can I become building presentation slides? 

How much you get out of this workshop depends on how much you put into it. The goal is to teach you a systematic, repeatable system to quickly build content. If you are willing to learn our system and follow along with us, you'll have all the tools to build slides like the Challenge Slides in less than two minutes. To get a sense of how fast you are now, take our Speed Challenge (download or watch below), and compare your time to ours. 

Why the focus on shapes, lines and text boxes? 

We focus on improving the speed with which you accomplish everyday tasks in PowerPoint, using the core building blocks of professional presentations: shapes, lines and text boxes. These objects account for at least 80% of all the objects used in content-heavy slides in the professional world, so being able to manipulate these core building blocks quickly and effectively is critical. 

My company uses set templates. Will I still be able to get something out of this workshop? 

Absolutely. Most templates are built using shapes, lines and text boxes, so learning our system will help you become an expert at manipulating your templates. 

Can I take this course if I'm using a Mac? 

Although a PC version of Office is used to teach this course, students have taken the course using the Mac version of Office and been extremely happy. 

The primary difference between the two versions is the quick access toolbar and the keyboard-driven ribbon, so a number of the speed tricks covered do not work on a Mac. That said, all the strategies and techniques for building your slides are 100% applicable to the Mac version of PowerPoint and will save you time. 

If you are using a Mac version of Office, I encourage you to try the course as is and if you are not satisfied for whatever reason, refund the course within 30 days of purchase. 

Which version of Microsoft PowerPoint do I need to follow along? 

You can follow along with any PC version of PowerPoint 2007 or later. On top of that, I just UPDATED the course for PowerPoint 2016 and PowerPoint 2019 (Office 365 subscribers) too. Throughout the workshop, I use the latest PowerPoint 2019, but I make a note of any differences between the different versions so that you can follow along regardless of which version you are using on a PC.