Reesby Academy · Communication & Public Speaking
Presentation Design Essentials
Design slides that support your message rather than distract.
About this course
A good presentation makes one idea clear and memorable, and good design is what lets the audience follow it. This course shows you how to plan around a single message, build a clean slide structure and use charts and images that support your point. Try each lesson on a real deck you need to prepare this month.
What you will be able to do
- You'll be able to plan a presentation around one key message
- You'll be able to design slides with clear hierarchy and minimal text
- You'll be able to use charts and images that clarify rather than decorate
- You'll be able to check a deck for accessibility and readability
Course outline
- Start With the Message9 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizBefore you open any slide software, decide what the audience should remember and do. A clear central message keeps every slide purposeful and stops decks from becoming a dump of information.
- Slide Structure and Flow9 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizSlides should work as a sequence, with each one building on the last. A clear structure helps the audience follow your reasoning and makes transitions feel natural.
- Typography and Layout9 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizTypography and layout create hierarchy, so the audience knows what to read first. Clean, consistent choices make even detailed slides easier to follow.
- Charts and Images That Help9 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizA good chart or image makes a point faster than words. A poor one can confuse or mislead, so every visual should have a clear job and be simple to read.
- Accessibility and Final Checks9 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizAn accessible deck is easier for everyone, including people with low vision, colour blindness or hearing difficulties. Final checks also catch errors that look fine on your own screen.
- Tools you'll need5 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizYou can design professional slides with free tools. Paid options add templates and polish, but they are not essential.
- Careers & next steps5 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizPresentation design skills support many roles, from communications and training to sales and project management. This lesson shows where these skills lead and how to check current pay.
- Final quiz and certificate10 questions, pass mark 8 of 10. Pass to get your Reesby Academy certificate with a verification link.